Doctors working in Israeli clinics have extensive experience in effectively treating various types of malignant tumors, including different types of carcinomas. To determine the exact type of neoplasm, the patient is referred for diagnostics, which are conducted in a timely manner. Upon completion of all studies, doctors develop a personalized treatment program for the patient.
At the Ichilov (Sourasky) Center, only the most modern and proven effective treatment procedures are used — various types of surgical interventions, new generation systemic chemotherapy drugs, radiotherapy, radiofrequency ablation, targeted therapy, and other advanced treatment approaches. The cost of carcinoma treatment in Israel is quite affordable and much lower than in the USA or Europe.
Carcinoma Treatment in Israeli Clinics — Effective Methods
The therapy for this type of malignant neoplasm is determined by the type of carcinoma. A comprehensive approach is usually employed — different types of treatments are combined, which ensures increased effectiveness of therapy.
Surgery
Surgical operations are the primary method for treating tumors of this type. Israeli surgeons use modern types of surgical interventions that allow for both complete resection of malignant cells and preservation of a significant amount of healthy tissue, ensuring a high quality of life for the patient after treatment.
Among the most common types of surgeries are resection within healthy tissues, sectoral resection (for example, lumpectomy for breast cancer), and partial removal of organs (for example, partial liver removal for hepatocellular carcinoma treatment). In severe cases, complete removal of the organ may be required, such as removal of the uterus, kidney, prostate, or lung.
At the Ichilov (Sourasky) Center, surgeons prefer to perform gentle and minimally invasive surgeries. With minimally invasive access, a large open incision is not created — all manipulations for resecting tumor tissues are performed through several small punctures in the skin. This approach significantly reduces the patient's rehabilitation time.
Robotic surgery is also widely used — during such operations, all actions for tumor removal are performed by robotic manipulators, while a human only controls its movements using joysticks on the control panel. The most modern system of this type is the Da Vinci surgical robot, which has very high precision and has been actively used for treating cancer patients at the Ichilov (Sourasky) Center for several years.
Ablation
Ablation methods can be used in the therapy of certain types of carcinoma. Radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation are most commonly used. In the first case, an electrode is inserted into the tumor tissue, to which a medium-frequency current is applied. This leads to local overheating of the tissues and destroys atypical cells located near the electrode. In the second case, instead of overheating, the cancer cells are cooled — a cryoprobe with circulating liquid nitrogen inside is inserted into the tumor. The pathological tissues surrounding the cryoprobe freeze, and the cancer cells die.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy drugs are usually used as part of the treatment program and allow for the removal of inactive malignant cells from the body. Chemotherapy may also be prescribed before surgery to reduce the size of the tumor.
Most drugs are administered intravenously, in combination and in cycles. During one cycle, several drugs from different groups (platinum compounds, anthracycline cytostatics, vinca alkaloids, taxanes, alkylating agents, antimetabolites, etc.) are administered to the patient. The combined use of several drugs at once allows for more effective treatment.
External Radiotherapy
This method involves conducting several sessions of radiation for the patient on a linear accelerator — a special device that accelerates elementary particles to high-energy states. Modern accelerators are computerized systems that very precisely direct a beam of ionizing radiation to the tumor, without affecting healthy tissues.
Contact Radiotherapy
In contact therapy, the radiation source (radioisotope) is introduced directly into the neoplasm (in the form of microcapsules, needles, etc.). This approach allows for the use of higher doses of ionizing radiation and prevents radiation from spreading beyond the tumor.
Targeted Therapy
Targeted drugs disrupt processes vital for the growth and development of tumor cells. Today, a large number of such drugs have been developed, which can be conditionally divided into two major groups — monoclonal antibodies and inhibitors of specific enzymes. Drugs from the monoclonal antibody group attach to antigens on the surface of cancer cells, subsequently destroying them. Drugs from the enzyme inhibitor group suppress the activity of proteins without which the growth of malignant tissues becomes impossible.
Numerous positive reviews about carcinoma treatment in Israel confirm the high level of qualification of Israeli oncologists, as well as the good equipping of clinics with modern therapeutic and diagnostic equipment.
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Carcinoma Diagnostics in Israel
In most cases, the examination takes three to four days. The patient undergoes several types of studies that allow for the precise determination of the type of tumor, its aggressiveness, and the selection of optimal treatment procedures. Our clinic offers a video consultation service — you can learn more about diagnostics and treatment while still at home by communicating with one of the doctors via Skype. The oncologist will answer your questions and provide a number of recommendations. When you arrive at the clinic, the introductory consultation will be conducted free of charge.
First Day — Consultation
A specially assigned employee from the international department — a curator-translator — meets the patient at the airport. The curator will handle organizational issues at all stages (translating medical documents, coordinating hospital doctors, etc.). They will also take you from the airport to the hotel where you will temporarily stay, and then to the clinic for the oncologist's consultation.
Second Day — Studies
Depending on the characteristics of the neoplasm and its localization, the set of studies may vary.
- Magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography.
- PET-CT.
- X-ray.
- Endoscopic studies.
- Biopsy and histopathology.
- Molecular genetic diagnostics.
- Immunohistochemical studies.
Third Day — Consultation
The consultation consists of several specialists who collectively study the research data and determine the exact type of tumor, and then prepare a treatment program.
Carcinoma Treatment in Israel — Cost
A large number of foreign patients are attracted by the affordable price of carcinoma treatment in Israel. In the country's clinics, you can save up to 35-40% of your budget compared to hospitals in leading countries of the European Union and the United States.
Advantages of Carcinoma Treatment at Ichilov Clinic
- Oncologists with extensive clinical experience — many of our doctors have dedicated 20-30 years or more to the profession, hold academic degrees, and have undergone advanced training at leading cancer centers worldwide.
- Examinations at the clinic last only a few days, during which the patient undergoes various types of radiation diagnostics and innovative laboratory studies.
- Doctors at the clinic practice effective types of therapy — minimally invasive and robotic surgical operations, ablation methods, comprehensive chemotherapy regimens, the latest targeted therapy techniques, external and contact radiotherapy.
- Throughout the entire course of treatment, you will receive all possible support from a personal translator-curator. The clinic's rooms are equipped with everything necessary for your comfort, and the medical staff is responsive and attentive.
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