Professor Dan Flissleading otolaryngologist, ENT surgeon
The doctors at the Top Ichilov clinic have earned a reputation as virtuosos in the fight against various thyroid diseases due to their expertise and the use of the latest technologies, innovative methods such as non-surgical radioactive iodine treatment, radiation therapy using the latest TrueBeam systems, as well as the latest developments in the pharmaceutical industry.
All specialists at the clinic have trained at the best medical centers in the world, where they gained invaluable experience in performing precise diagnostics and treating complex and rare diseases. This includes globally recognized experts such as the renowned ENT surgeon Professor Dan Fliss and the famous endocrinologist Professor Naftali Stern.
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Thyroid Carcinoma in Israel: Top-Level Treatment
Thyroid carcinoma (cancer) was relatively rare not long ago. However, there has been a significant increase in the prevalence of this disease, with more cases of thyroid cancer diagnosed each year.
Not long ago, thyroid carcinoma was a mystery to doctors, but today in Israel, cancer of this localization is successfully treated using modern effective methods and approaches. This is not just an empty statement. In 95% of cases, thyroid carcinoma has been successfully treated in Israel, as evidenced by patient reviews and statistical data.
- Chemotherapy. Chemotherapeutic agents are selected individually based on test results and the type of tumor. The latest medications are used – monoclonal antibodies, cytostatics, and cytotoxic drugs. Cytostatic drugs suppress growth and division processes in malignant cells, leading to their "death." Cytotoxic drugs kill cells by destroying them from the inside, eliminating the nucleus and membrane, as well as the DNA and RNA of the malignant cell.
- Immunotherapy. Monoclonal antibodies are next-generation drugs created from T-lymphocytes of the human body – immune system cells. These drugs are equipped with chemical receptors that respond to intracellular proteins causing mutations and endless cell division. They identify atypical cells and destroy them. The fact is that in cancer, cells begin to divide uncontrollably. The immune system cannot cope with the constantly growing number of atypical cells. To assist it, immune stimulators are "grown" in large quantities in the laboratory. Modern chemotherapeutic agents are highly active against tumors and have minimal side effects.
- Radioactive Iodine Treatment. This method is widely used by doctors in Israel due to its safety for the patient and high effectiveness concerning thyroid carcinoma. The essence of this method is the introduction of iodine-131 into the tumor, which malignant cells have a higher ability to absorb compared to healthy cells. Healthy cells do not react to iodine, and the drug has no negative effect on them.
- Radiation Therapy. This is used to treat recurrences and metastases of thyroid carcinoma. Linear accelerators of the latest generation equipped with a navigation system that detects even the slightest movements of the patient's body and adjusts accordingly are used for remote irradiation. This allows for maximum precision in focusing the beam on the tumor without affecting healthy tissues. Today, innovative brachytherapy – internal radiation of the tumor, where a capsule containing radioactive material is introduced into the tumor – is increasingly used in Israel. The capsule dissolves, and the tumor cells are destroyed by the radioactive substance. The radiation effect occurs only within the neoplasm.
- Hormonal Treatment. Hormonal medications based on thyroid hormones are prescribed as hormonal treatment. This treatment is used after surgical removal of the thyroid gland as replacement therapy due to the cessation of its hormone production function. Additionally, hormones exert a suppressive effect on cancer cells that may remain after surgery.
- Targeted Therapy. Targeted treatment of thyroid carcinoma in Israel is carried out for advanced cancer to affect tumor cells – the drug inhibits and suppresses the growth and development of malignant cells, resulting in tumor regression.
- Surgical Treatment. The extent of the surgery depends on the size of the tumor, its type, and the degree of spread into surrounding tissues. If the carcinoma has affected part of the thyroid gland, only a lobe of the organ is removed. In cases of larger carcinomas, the entire thyroid gland is excised, and lymph nodes may also be removed. This surgery is performed at Top Ichilov using the robotic system Da Vinci, ensuring that the operation proceeds without complications. In some cases, the carcinoma may affect the larynx, invading it. In such cases, the larynx is removed, and a tracheostomy is performed (a tube is inserted to create an artificial airway). The treatment of papillary thyroid carcinoma in Israel follows the same scheme, with the surgery complemented by radioactive iodine treatment to completely eliminate any remaining malignant cells.
Thyroid Carcinoma in Israel: Accurate Diagnostics for Effective Treatment
The uniqueness of diagnosing and treating thyroid carcinoma in Israel lies in the individualized approach to each patient and each tumor. Each tumor, like each person, is unique and differs in mechanisms and dynamics of development, therefore the diagnostic approach must be personalized, and the diagnostics must be combined.
The diagnostic process at Top Ichilov takes place over 3 days – the highly qualified diagnostic doctors require this time for an accurate diagnosis of “thyroid carcinoma.”
First Day – General Examination and Consultation
On the very first day at Top Ichilov, the patient meets with the leading specialist at the clinic. The doctor examines the patient, assesses their overall condition, reviews the medical history and results of tests conducted at their place of residence. The doctor then compiles a medical history and issues referrals for additional tests and examinations deemed necessary in this specific case.
Second Day – Diagnostic Examination
On the second day, the actual diagnostic process occurs – the patient undergoes the examinations prescribed by the doctor.
- Laboratory Tests. Blood is drawn for analysis to determine the levels of thyroid hormones and thyroid-stimulating hormone.
- Ultrasound. Ultrasound examination of the thyroid is mandatory and informative for any of its diseases. This method allows for the assessment of the thyroid's condition, changes in its structure, and visualization of the tumor.
- CT, MRI, PET-CT. These instrumental methods determine the size and shape of the tumor and identify metastases. The PET-CT method is indispensable for detecting micrometastases and distant secondary tumors – a unique combination of positron emission tomography with computed tomography. By the way, PET-CT is entirely a development of Israeli doctors.
- Biopsy. If the patient has slides with examined material, a biopsy is not performed, only a review is conducted. If a biopsy has not been previously performed, an aspiration fine-needle biopsy is prescribed – taking material (aspirate) using a thin needle inserted into the detected nodule in the gland. The obtained aspirate is sent to the laboratory for cytological examination, during which the morphological composition of the cells is studied, and the presence or quantity of atypical cellular elements is determined.
Third Day – Final Stage of Diagnostics
On the third day, based on the results of the examinations, the doctor prescribes treatment individually and under the supervision of an expert group of specialists who are authorized to monitor the implementation of all prescribed therapeutic measures and make adjustments to the treatment process.
Thyroid Carcinoma: Causes and Development Mechanisms
The most common and prevalent oncological disease of the thyroid is recognized as papillary carcinoma. Its detection rate is 70% of cases.
Papillary thyroid carcinoma arises from normal gland tissues. It develops as a solid or cystic formation. This type of cancer metastasizes to the lymph nodes of the neck, while distant metastases in papillary carcinoma are quite rare.
Thyroid carcinoma, particularly papillary carcinoma, more frequently affects women over the age of 50. Risk factors for developing carcinoma, in addition to gender, include hereditary predisposition (having relatives with thyroid cancer or goiter), prolonged exposure to radiation due to disasters or radiation therapy for oncological hematological diseases, as well as acute iodine deficiency in the area of residence.
Papillary thyroid carcinoma manifests as a dense formation in the neck that grows rapidly and increases in size, neck pain radiating to the ear, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing and breathing, and the appearance of a cough without any cold or infectious respiratory disease.
Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: Treatment in Israel Has Many Advantages
- First, there are highly qualified doctors with decades of practice and thousands of saved lives and healed patients.
- Second, there is the latest equipment available in all clinics in Israel. The doctors at Top Ichilov not only skillfully and virtuously use innovative developments in daily practice but also create and apply experimental methods and technologies for effective treatment of thyroid carcinoma.
- Medication treatment of thyroid carcinoma, conducted using the most modern drugs, takes priority in the therapy of any diseases at Top Ichilov.
- Surgical treatment of papillary thyroid carcinoma in Israel is performed using only ultra-modern organ-preserving techniques, allowing patients to maintain an appropriate quality of life.
- Comfortable stay for the patient in a foreign country is key to their faster recovery. This is managed by the clinic's International Department staff, who serve as translators and companions, as well as assist patients in undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and rehabilitation.
- Thyroid carcinoma in Israel: prices. The cost of treating thyroid carcinoma (papillary carcinoma) in Israel is significantly lower compared to clinics in Western Europe and the USA. Top Ichilov operates without intermediaries, at fixed prices, without prepayment and unnecessary additional costs for the patient. Payment is made in stages, for each procedure performed, in any convenient form.
At Top Ichilov, patient health and their comfortable stay are prioritized. This is confirmed by reviews from patients who have undergone successful treatment with us. If you are still unsure about choosing a clinic or doctor, visit our website and leave a request for treatment. A medical consultant will contact you and provide all the information about the necessary procedures in your case, as well as the costs of diagnostics and treatment for your condition.
And remember, it is not cancer that kills, but poor-quality treatment, inaccurate diagnostics, and the indifference of medical staff! Thyroid carcinoma is successfully treated at a clinic with a high level of medical care and by leading specialists of world renown.