We go one step further. Whilst a gene analysis only examines the template for a cell’s behaviour, we investigate the tumor’s biological reality.

Cancer is a highly individual disease. Every patient reacts differently to a chemotherapy, but their reaction is only revealed during its course. If the patient’s tumor does not react to a drug, an alternative substance has to be identified quickly which effect also has to be proven during the therapy process. So conventional approaches rely to a certain extent on a measure of trial and error. All this takes time, during which the cancer continues to grow. Our Reverse Clinical Engineering procedure starts before chemotherapy begins, eliminating all the drugs which will not be effective and identifying those which have a high probability of being effective. This means that patients are prescribed the drugs which promise the best chances of success right from the beginning.

Yes. Receiving the most suitable medicine at the earliest point of disease increases your chances of a recovery.

Your treating physician takes a biopsy of the cancerous tissue and sends it directly to us. We grow the tumor cells in the laboratory to so-called tumor organoids, on which we can test a great variety of substances, thereby finding the most suitable cancer drug for your tumor. Our results provide your physicians with the information that they need to develop a personalized tumour therapy with significantly higher chances of success compared to classical guideline-based therapies.

If you decide from the beginning on a test with ASC Oncology, a biopsy is sufficient. A tissue sample can easily be obtained during an already scheduled tumor operation.

No. We cannot perform any tests without cancer tissue. However, if the cancer should spread again, a test can be performed.

Even the best physician is unable to predict if a treatment will be successful. The test from ASC Oncology however increases your chances significantly for receiving the most effective chemotherapy from the outset.

ASC Oncology was founded by leading Pathologists, Biologists, Biochemists, Biotechnologists and Tumour biologists. Working together with lawyers and business data processing specialists, we are a Team that is dedicated to fighting cancer and promoting personalized tumor therapy to ensure that every patient receives the optimal chemotherapy.

ASC Oncology GmbH is headquartered in Berlin-Buch at the Max Delbrück Centre for Molecular Medicine campus. Directions are provided here.

Our test has only just been launched on the market, therefore many physicians and clinics have not yet heard about us. Through our collaborations with the University hospitals Magdeburg and Innsbruck we are however becoming more publicly known.

No. We merely perform tests on your tumor tissue and communicate the results to your physician.

Yes. We can start our work for you as soon as you have decided in consultation with your doctor, to undergo the test.

Yes. It is vital that we communicate and work together with your physician in a constructive manner. Only then, we can identify the best-possible chemotherapy to suit your needs.

No. This is a new and highly complex test that was developed in many years of research and implemented for practical use. ASC Oncology is a pioneer in this area. There are less than five companies in the USA who have a similar technological level.

We have specialized in so-called solid tumors. We currently provide Reverse Clinical Engineering as standard for patients with bowel cancer (colorectal cancer), pancreatic cancer, lung cancer (NSCLC, SCLC) and breast cancer. Should you have a different kind of solid tumor, please contact us.

No. We only perform tests on tissue taken from a biopsy.

Depending on the type of cancer, a test might require a different time frame. While tumor organoids from colorectal cancer grow quickly, the growth process for prostate cancer takes longer. For the entire process from biopsy to the result we usually aim for a total duration of four to six weeks. First results might already be available after two weeks.

Our test provides valid results as to which cancer drugs will not be effective in your case, and which will be effective. Should your physician choose to ignore these finding, we recommend a consultation with us. As our test procedure is very new, we understand that experienced oncologists could doubt it but could be persuaded by information we can provide them with. Should this matter not be resolved, please contact us personally. We can give you the names of physicians in your area who have already had a good experience with ASC Oncology tests and who could, if necessary and you wish for this, take over your treatment.

In the best case, we confirm that the therapy prescribed by your physician is the best therapy for your cancer. In the worst case, we contradict your physician and provide proof but your physician refuses to accept our results. A good result is when we make a suitable therapy proposal which your physician then sets into action.

Send your question to hello@asc-oncology.com.

We have not yet reached any agreements with providers of statutory health insurance pertaining to the acceptance of costs. Our test is classified as an “individual health service” (individuelle Gesundheitsleistung- IGeL) the costs of which you will have to cover yourself. As soon as there are any developments on this topic, we will provide this information on our website.

We offer 3 different packages, which differ in the scope of their services. Together with you and your treating physician we decide which package is most suitable for you. Then we will create a personal offer for you that fits your needs and your individual situation.

Yes, we also support you with arguments for the justification to the health insurer.

The entire process from biopsy to the result usually takes around four to six weeks. However, depending on the type of cancer, a test might require a different duration. While tumor organoids from colorectal cancer grow quickly, the growth process for prostate cancer for example takes longer. We can discuss your anticipated begin of treatment and our expected timeline before start of the tests.

Please contact us here. We will provide sample tubes and packaging, as well as shipping instructions. The sample can be collected directly from the surgical unit and transported directly and quickly to us in Berlin Buch by courier.

We have specialized in solid tumors. We currently provide Reverse Clinical Engineering as standard for patients with colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer (NSCLC, SCLC) and breast cancer. Should your patient have a different kind of solid tumor, please contact us.
Our test can also be used to stratify patients for a clinical study.
Please note that we require a tumor sample/biopsy to perform our test.

We send all relevant documents electronically to you and your patient as soon as you have registered through our website.

We test the classical chemotherapy drugs (e.g. anthracycline, taxanes, platinum derivates, vinca alkaloids). We also test small molecules (-nibs) and therapeutic antibodies (-mabs, -mubs). We can test all substances individually or in combination.

Ideally, we require a minimum sized 5 x 5 x 5 mm tumor sample. Depending on the chosen package, you can send us up to 3 samples per tumor.

Sometimes, an operation is neither necessary nor possible. In such cases, we can try to create a patient-specific cell culture from biopsy material.

We are happy to perform tests with I/O drugs. In such a case, we also require at least 20 ml blood from the patient in addition to vital tumor tissue, to enable us to establish an autologous model system.