By seeking help from the specialists at Top Ihilov Clinic, patients can expect that the doctors will make every effort to achieve positive dynamics. They have access to state-of-the-art medical equipment and next-generation medications, and their accumulated experience allows them to successfully combat gastric tumours at any stage of oncological progression. By applying a comprehensive approach, Israeli specialists achieve truly impressive results. This primarily concerns the number of cured patients who have undergone treatment for adenocarcinoma in Israel – reviews indicate that complete recovery or sustained remission occurs in over 90% of cases.
Treatment Methods for Gastric Adenocarcinoma in Israel
The choice of a specific therapy method depends on many factors: the stage of disease progression, the size and exact location of the neoplasm, the presence of secondary tumour foci, and other accompanying pathologies. Only after conducting a comprehensive diagnosis and assessing the overall health of the patient do the doctors at Top Ihilov Clinic prescribe specific procedures. In most cases, combined treatment is carried out, involving the phased or simultaneous use of several therapeutic methods (both conservative and surgical). This approach allows for maximum effectiveness, implying complete victory over cancer or the onset of prolonged remission and significant improvement in the patient's quality of life.
Chemotherapy. Before surgical intervention, it is conducted to reduce the size of the neoplasm or block its growth, preventing the development of metastases. Adjuvant chemotherapy allows for the final eradication of cancer cells in the body and minimizes the risks of gastric cancer recurrence after tumour removal. Inoperable forms of neoplasm are used for palliative purposes. The Top Ihilov Clinic also performs an innovative procedure called hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). The introduction of heated cytostatic solutions directly into the abdominal cavity after surgical removal of adenocarcinoma contributes to more effective destruction of atypical cells that may remain in the tumour focus, while minimizing negative effects on healthy organs.
Radiation Therapy. External radiation can be performed both before and after the surgery to remove adenocarcinoma. In the terminal stages of gastric cancer progression, it helps control the growth of inoperable neoplasms, combat metastases, and alleviate the condition of patients. Thanks to the fact that radiation therapy sessions at Top Ihilov Clinic are conducted using the latest models of linear accelerators, particularly TrueBeam systems, the radiation of the tumour does not harm healthy tissues, and cancer cells are destroyed more effectively.
Targeted Therapy. Monoclonal antibodies that are part of targeted drugs can recognize atypical cells and destroy them without exerting toxic effects on the body. Due to its high effectiveness and safety, this method is considered one of the most promising in the treatment of cancer diseases, including gastric adenocarcinoma.
Immunotherapy. Innovative biological drugs developed by Israeli pharmacists help to activate the body's internal mechanisms to fight cancer. As a result of their intake, the immune system begins to produce specific antibodies that can suppress the proliferation of atypical cells and destroy them, thereby blocking the progression of oncological pathology.
Surgical Treatment. Surgeons at Top Ihilov Medical Center primarily use minimally invasive techniques for removing gastric tumours (laparoscopic access or using the da Vinci robotic system), in which healthy tissues are practically not damaged, postoperative complications are absent, and recovery occurs much faster. The extent of the intervention depends on the spread of the oncological process: in some cases, partial resection is performed, while in others, total gastrectomy with excision of regional nodes and fragments of other affected gastrointestinal organs is required.
Diagnosis of Gastric Adenocarcinoma in Israel
Foreign patients who have been diagnosed with "gastric adenocarcinoma" in their home country can undergo further examination directly at the clinic or use the video consultation service via Skype. The first option is more preferable, as the diagnostic equipment at Top Ihilov is more advanced and allows for the detection of oncological pathologies with maximum accuracy. Comprehensive diagnosis takes only 3-4 days.
Video consultation is an alternative for those who want to get a second opinion from one of the leading Israeli oncologists while saving time and financial resources required for a flight to the country. The doctor will review the results of the tests the patient underwent in their home country and provide their conclusion with recommendations for further treatment. Upon arrival for examination at the clinic, an in-person consultation with a specialist will subsequently be free.
Day 1. Consultation with the Attending Physician
During the initial appointment, the leading oncology specialist conducts a physical examination of the patient, reviews their medical history, and prescribes additional diagnostic procedures.
Day 2. Undergoing Tests
Diagnosis of gastric adenocarcinoma at Top Ihilov is always comprehensive. It aims not only to establish the exact location of the tumour, its size, and other characteristics but also to assess the overall health of the patient (including the presence of metastases and other pathologies). For this purpose, the following tests may be prescribed:
- Ultrasound of the abdominal organs.
- PET-CT.
- MRI.
- CT.
- Gastroscopy.
- Comprehensive blood tests.
- Biopsy.
Day 3. Board Meeting
A multidisciplinary team of specialists – oncologists, gastroenterologists, surgeons, and other doctors – is involved in analyzing the diagnostic results and developing a treatment program. After establishing an accurate diagnosis, they discuss optimal options for further therapy, after which they agree on them with the patient and issue specific prescriptions.
Treatment of Gastric Adenocarcinoma in Israel: Prices
The exact amount depends on which tests are included in the basic diagnostic package, what methods are used for treatment, how long the patient needs to stay in the clinic's inpatient department, and many other nuances. The patient will be able to find out the cost after undergoing examination, and specialists will create an individual therapeutic program for them. At the same time, the cost of treating gastric adenocarcinoma in Israel will definitely be lower than in medical centers in the United States, the United Kingdom, or Germany. In the clinics of the Promised Land, similar services cost approximately 30-45% less.
Advantages of Treatment at Top Ihilov
- Exceptional diagnostic accuracy – in 100% of cases, doctors establish an error-free diagnosis.
- A team of highly professional doctors – the clinic employs world-renowned oncologists with the most advanced knowledge in the field of gastric tumour therapy.
- Maximum effectiveness and safety of the therapy conducted – modern conservative and surgical organ-preserving techniques are used.
- No advance payments and a loyal pricing policy – compared to the cost of services in clinics in the USA and Europe, savings range from 30% to 45%.
- Individual approach to each patient – this applies both to the organization of the treatment process and to addressing accompanying issues, particularly providing personal case managers for foreign patients.