Professor Ofer Spielberghead of the Institute of Hematology and Oncohematology
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is the most common form of leukemia. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is quite difficult to diagnose and treat, which is why Israel, with its innovative approaches, is the best choice for effective therapy. In Israel, great attention is paid to the treatment of oncological diseases. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia at Top Ichilov is treated only by the most experienced oncohematologists using modern equipment and the latest medications.
Today, chronic lymphocytic leukemia in Israel is not considered a life-threatening disease: the slow progression of the pathology allows doctors to carefully monitor the patient's condition and do everything possible for a person with this pathology to lead a full life. However, for the treatment of chronic and acute lymphocytic leukemia to be highly effective, blood cancer treatment in Israel is entrusted only to qualified doctors.
In clinics of this level, such as Top Ichilov, the best specialists in the country work. By choosing Top Ichilov, patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia can be confident that they will be treated by doctors who are proficient in the most modern methods of leukemia treatment.
Modern Techniques as a Guarantee of Healing
Treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia in Israel is highly effective: the level of medicine in this country is such that almost all patients achieve sustained remissions that last quite a long time, allowing patients to lead a normal life. At Top Ichilov, several treatment methods for acute lymphocytic leukemia are practiced, with the choice of each depending on many factors in Israel.
- Dynamic observation. If lymphocytic leukemia is diagnosed at an early stage, Israeli doctors do not take active measures to avoid worsening the patient's condition with the side effects of therapy. Nevertheless, the patient must regularly undergo tests and examinations so that the doctor does not miss the moment when the disease begins to progress.
- Chemotherapy is the main method of treating chronic and acute lymphocytic leukemia in Israel. Chemotherapy drugs should be prescribed to the patient only by an experienced doctor and on an individual basis. Chemotherapy can be oral, intravenous, or combined. Specialists at Top Ichilov develop a treatment plan for each patient, selecting the most effective medications and doing everything possible to reduce the manifestation of side effects.
- Medication treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia. In Israel, steroids and other medications necessary to eliminate the manifestations of leukemia (antibiotics to combat infections, immunoglobulins, etc.) may be prescribed.
- Monoclonal therapy is an innovative method widely practiced in Israel that yields very good results. The essence of the therapy is that monoclonal antibodies are administered to the patient, destroying only atypical cells while sparing healthy ones.
- Radiation therapy is prescribed to patients with enlarged lymph nodes, spleen, and liver. Only the affected areas of the body are irradiated, and in the case of widespread disease, the entire body is treated.
- Lymphocytic leukemia: surgery in Israel. Enlarged spleen and lymph nodes are subject to removal. Surgery in Israel is combined with medication and radiation treatment of leukemia, which gives amazing healing results.
- Bone marrow transplantation is a very effective method that allows doctors to prescribe a course of intensive chemotherapy that completely destroys atypical stem cells and transplant absolutely healthy bone marrow to the patient.
Medical Procedures
- Radiation therapy
- Bone marrow transplantation in Israel
- Chemotherapy
- Targeted chemotherapy
- The latest technology “Trojan Horse”
Diagnosis of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia at Top Ichilov Clinic
The diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia in Israel is carried out with the utmost care using the latest technologies. At Top Ichilov, the basic diagnostic program for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia is completed within 3 days.
Day One – Examination and Consultation
On the first day, the patient is examined by an oncohematologist, who carefully analyzes and studies the medical history and the results of previous studies. If the doctor finds the results unsatisfactory, they are sent for revision.
Day Two – Diagnosis
On the second day, the patient undergoes tests prescribed by the doctor to clarify the diagnosis.
- Comprehensive blood tests.
- Bone marrow puncture and laboratory examination.
- Chest X-ray.
- PET-CT and PET-MRI as the most modern and informative techniques.
In addition to the above procedures, the doctor may prescribe optional procedures for the patient:
- cytogenetic study;
- immunophenotyping;
- analysis for specific antibodies in the blood;
- biopsy of the enlarged lymph node;
- CT.
Day Three – Conclusion of Doctors
After receiving the research data, the doctor convenes a council of specialists who decide on the further treatment of the patient.
Diagnostic Procedures
- Computed tomography
- Lymphography. Treatment in Israel
- X-ray
- Biopsy and histological studies
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: Treatment Prices in Israel
In Israel, at Top Ichilov, the cost of treating chronic and acute lymphocytic leukemia is significantly more affordable than in Europe and the USA. The price difference ranges from 30 to 50%. And this is with a high level of diagnosis and treatment! Exact prices for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia can only be determined after diagnosis. To obtain information about the approximate cost of treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia in one of the best clinics in Israel, please leave a request on our website.
Chronic and Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia: Advantages of Treatment in Israel
- Highly qualified doctors who dedicate themselves fully and their knowledge to healing patients.
- Medical equipment that has no analogs in the CIS.
- High-level medical service at affordable prices.
Top Ichilov: Trust Your Health to the Best Doctors in Israel
- The oncology and hematology departments of Top Ichilov Clinic are among the best in Israel.
- Top Ichilov employs top-class specialists who approach the treatment of each patient with full responsibility.
- Israel holds a leading position in the world for curing patients with oncological profiles.