One of the largest clinics in Israel, Top Ihilov, actively implements the most progressive developments in cancer treatment. A traditional method such as radiotherapy has undergone significant changes recently. The main principle of radiation therapy – initiating destruction processes in cancer cells through radiation exposure – remains unchanged. However, the effectiveness of the method has increased, and at the same time, the radiation load on healthy tissues has been minimized. This method has proven itself well and is included in many therapeutic protocols. The gentle procedure of brachytherapy is successfully performed in Israel at various stages of malignant processes. It also serves as a salvation for those patients for whom surgical removal of the tumour is impossible. Innovative radiation therapy – brachytherapy in Israel is used to treat a wide range of malignant pathologies, including those previously considered incurable. In the treatment of cervical cancer, it is particularly relevant due to its gentle impact. The low radiation load on healthy tissues and organs preserves the ability for many women to have children.
Gynecological Brachytherapy in Israel – Advantages
- Gentle treatment. Even such a severe oncological pathology as cervical cancer is treated at Top Ihilov with minimal risks for patients. Contact radiation with high efficiency destroys the cancer focus while minimizing the radiation load on surrounding tissues and organs.
- Possibility of preserving reproductive function. The specificity of cervical tumours often forces doctors to resort to methods that deprive the patient of the ability to have children during treatment. The innovation of brachytherapy is that this method allows women of childbearing age who have undergone cervical cancer to experience the joy of motherhood in the future.
- Presence of highly professional specialists. Top Ihilov is the largest clinic in the country, gathering a unique team of radiologists, oncologists, and gynecologists. Many of them are world-renowned experts who have directly contributed to the development and implementation of brachytherapy in clinical practice. Their experience and knowledge have already helped thousands of patients.
- Modern diagnostics. In brachytherapy, the accuracy of diagnostic studies is crucial. The success of treatment depends on how accurately the size and boundaries of the neoplasm are determined. During brachytherapy sessions, visual control is carried out to track the effectiveness of the impact. The modern equipment for performing ultrasound, CT, and MRI, available at Top Ihilov, allows for 100% accurate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
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The Essence of the Method
Unlike traditional radiotherapy, brachytherapy is applied in a contact manner: the source of ionizing radiation is placed either in the tissue of the tumour or next to it. The dosage is calculated so that the radiation leads to the destruction of only the tumour tissues without affecting the surrounding ones. Before starting treatment, thorough diagnostics are performed to determine the size of the neoplasm and its exact location. A three-dimensional model of the tumour is created, and the necessary radiation dosage is calculated.
Depending on the intensity of the impact, brachytherapy can be of several types:
- Low-dose (classical) brachytherapy. Special capsules or seeds containing radioactive material are delivered to the tumour tissues through a special catheter. They remain in constant contact with the neoplasm for a certain period (from several days to a week). During this time, radiation irradiates the tumour, after which the capsule is removed.
- High-dose. If prolonged irradiation with low doses does not yield positive results, radiologists use high doses of radiation. For this, a series of short sessions is conducted: a capsule with radioactive material is delivered to the organ through a catheter, which is removed after irradiation. Targeted delivery of the irradiating substance ensures the maximum possible effect while maintaining a gentle impact on the surrounding tumour tissues.
- Pulse. The radiation source is placed in the tissues of the neoplasm for an extended period; however, the irradiation process does not occur continuously: the frequency and strength of the irradiation are predetermined, and the release of radiation occurs intermittently, in pulses.
Brachytherapy in Gynecology
Brachytherapy is a mandatory method in modern protocols for treating cervical cancer. Thanks to it, not only can cancer be cured, but the patient's reproductive function can also be preserved. Top Ihilov has accumulated considerable experience in performing brachytherapy procedures – the clinic's doctors demonstrate high success rates: after treatment, in many cases, women retain their fertility. The classical brachytherapy method in Israel can be combined with other methods (surgical operation, chemotherapy, external therapy) or can serve as the sole element of treatment.
For large tumours that do not respond to low-dose brachytherapy, the method of irradiation with the highest possible doses is used. This type of treatment is also indicated for recurrent tumours. To cover the entire area of the neoplasm, several needle catheters are introduced through the vagina to the cervix under visual control, ensuring that the destructive impact spreads to all pathological tissues.
The brachytherapy procedure requires anesthesia, most often spinal anesthesia is used. After treatment, a month or a month and a half later, a follow-up examination is required. Doctors assess the effect of the procedure, determine whether the treatment has achieved its goal or if additional therapy is needed, and conduct studies that show the overall condition of the patient.
Brachytherapy in Israel: Prices
For many women preparing for treatment, the price of therapy is an important argument in choosing a particular clinic. This explains the demand for brachytherapy in Israel: the cost of treatment here is 30-50% lower than in European countries such as Germany, Switzerland, and the USA, while maintaining the same high quality of care. It is worth noting that the final price in each specific case depends on the severity of the case, the stage of oncopathology development, and the spread of the oncological process to other tissues and organs. Based on this, doctors determine the radiation dosage, duration, and type of procedure.
| Type of Service | Prices |
|---|---|
| Cancer Treatment | from $16000 to $23200 |