Israeli oncologists are among the most experienced specialists in the world for the therapy of such a rare disease as liver angiosarcoma. Here, the patient undergoes operational examinations within a few days using modern equipment and laboratory methods, followed by the initiation of treatment procedures.
The Top Ihilov center employs effective therapeutic methods such as partial liver resection, radiosurgical treatment, and chemotherapy using modern cytotoxic drugs.
Treatment Methods for Liver Angiosarcoma in Israel
Angiosarcoma is a malignant neoplasm that arises from the cells forming the walls of blood vessels (the so-called endothelium). The tumour is capable of easily metastasizing, as it is localized in the circulatory system, allowing malignant cells to move with the blood flow.
Such neoplasms localized in the blood vessels of the liver are very rare; however, Israeli specialists possess sufficient experience necessary for their treatment. The main risk factors leading to the occurrence of such tumours are exposure to specific carcinogens (thorium dioxide, vinyl chloride, arsenic compounds) or radiation. The tumour belongs to the group of soft tissue sarcomas and accounts for 2-3% of all diagnosed neoplasms.
In the early stages, the neoplasm does not manifest symptomatically, but as the disease progresses, the patient may experience a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen and pain.
Today, Israeli specialists have effective surgical techniques that allow for the treatment of this type of neoplasm and ensure a three-year survival rate of 80% or higher (especially with the use of adjuvant chemotherapy). Typically, a partial resection of the liver is performed using conventional open surgical access. The liver is capable of regenerating lost tissues, so after some time, its functions are fully restored.
As an alternative to surgical resection, stereotactic radiosurgery may be used — the tissues of the neoplasm are destroyed by a non-contact method through the action of radioactive radiation. For this purpose, the Top Ihilov center uses unique equipment — a device called CyberKnife. It allows for irradiation with very high precision, preserving healthy liver tissues and nearby organs from the harmful effects of the ionizing beam. The device is fully computerized, equipped with a portable linear accelerator, and represents a new generation frameless radiosurgical system.
The primary method of adjuvant therapy is the infusion of systemic chemotherapeutic agents. Chemotherapy is used to destroy the remaining malignant cells after surgery and to prevent metastasis (typical sites of metastasis include the brain, gastrointestinal organs, lungs, spleen, and pericardium). Chemotherapeutic agents from the group of fluorouracil derivatives and semi-synthetic cytostatics from the taxane group are used. In some cases, these agents may also be used prior to surgical intervention to reduce the size of the neoplasm to operable levels.
Diagnosis of Liver Angiosarcoma in Israel
The diagnosis of liver angiosarcoma in Israel takes just a few days, after which the patient is promptly directed to treatment.
First Day — Consultation
The patient, along with their coordinating staff member from Top Ihilov, goes to the clinic for a primary consultation with an oncologist.
Second Day — Examination
A comprehensive set of studies is then conducted.
- Ultrasound.
- MRI or CT.
- PET-CT to detect possible metastases.
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (if there is suspicion of obstruction of the bile ducts).
- Blood test for tumour biomarkers.
Third Day — Consultation
The diagnostic program concludes with a meeting of an expert group of specialists — under the guidance of the leading oncologist, the doctors analyze the examination results and select a therapy protocol.
Treatment of Liver Angiosarcoma in Israel — Prices
Patient reviews, who have already undergone therapy in one of the clinics in the country, provide insight into the affordability of liver angiosarcoma treatment in Israel. According to those found in public sources, as well as the experience of specialists in our clinic, therapy in Israel compared to hospitals in Canada or Europe allows for savings of at least 30-40%. The affordable cost of liver angiosarcoma treatment in Israel attracts many patients from abroad.
Advantages of the Clinic
- Specialists with unique medical experience — this pathology is extremely rare, so having relevant experience significantly improves the prognosis.
- Modern equipment and examinations completed in just three days.
- A full range of effective therapy methods — from surgical resection to radiological treatment.
- Individual approach to the patient. All issues related to the translation of medical documents, planning procedures, and consultations during hospitalization are handled by a personal translator-curator.