Professor Gideon BaharDeputy Head of the Otorhinolaryngology Department
How does thyroid cancer treatment in Israel differ from treatment in the CIS countries? Why do so many oncology patients come to save their lives specifically at Top Ichilov?
- Accurate and rapid genetic testing allows for the selection of the most effective treatment program for each patient.
- Thanks to the latest techniques, such as radioactive iodine, the success rate of thyroid cancer treatment at Top Ichilov reaches 95%.
- The clinic employs gentle methods for removing thyroid tumors, and in some cases, a robotic system Da Vinci is used.
How does treatment proceed at Top Ichilov?
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Treatment with the most effective methods
Not long ago, thyroid cancer was considered a relatively rare disease; however, there has recently been a persistent trend towards an increase in this pathology. The thyroid gland plays an important role in the human body, as the hormones it produces are necessary for regulating heart rate and calcium concentration, maintaining normal temperature and body weight, etc.
At the Top Ichilov clinic, specialists in cancer treatment practice the most effective therapy methods for the disease.
Surgical Treatment of Thyroid Cancer in Israel
This type of treatment is the primary one; unfortunately, chemotherapy and radiotherapy do not have a significant impact on this type of tumor.
Surgeons perform radical or subtotal thyroidectomy, accompanied by the removal of nearby lymph nodes and neck tissue if necessary. Doctors at Top Ichilov perform tumor removal through minimally invasive intervention, significantly reducing the rehabilitation period.
If partial or complete removal of the thyroid gland is necessary, Top Ichilov uses the robotic surgeon Da Vinci, which allows the operation to be performed without errors and complications.
The use of the most modern cancer treatment methods, many of which are available only in the best Israeli clinics, allows Top Ichilov doctors to restore health to thousands of their patients from different countries around the world.
Conditions such as thyroid cancer significantly affect fertility reduction, the development of infertility and impotence in men, decreased sperm quality, and pregnancy loss. The main cause of these conditions is hormonal dysfunction. Successful treatment of thyroid cancer at Top Ichilov allows for the restoration of hormonal balance and reproductive health.
Non-Surgical Methods
Biological therapy using the most modern drugs.- Radioactive iodine therapy – the use of iodine 131 in the postoperative period allows for the destruction of remaining cancer cells in the body. Radioactive iodine treatment is widely practiced in Israel, as it is safe for the patient and highly effective.
- Radiotherapy is used for postoperative treatment of those forms of cancer that are resistant to radioactive iodine.
- Chemotherapy is tailored individually for the patient (number of courses, breaks between them). It is rarely used in the treatment of thyroid cancer.
Remember that all these methods can be applied by Top Ichilov doctors either separately or in combination. To assess how much time and effort your required treatment will take, order an individual thyroid cancer treatment program.
Modern Treatment Methods and Medical Procedures at Top Ichilov
- Biological cancer treatment
- Stem cell therapy
- Radiation therapy
- Cancer treatment in Israel using the latest methods
- Radioactive iodine
- Radical robotic thyroid removal
- Radiation surgery in Israel: CyberKnife and the latest developments
- Thyroidectomy in Israel
- Chemotherapy
How does treatment begin? Accurate Diagnosis at Top Ichilov
Effective therapy for oncological diseases of the endocrine glands is impossible without the use of modern diagnostic methods and procedures.
First Day
Upon arriving at the Top Ichilov clinic, the patient undergoes a consultation with a leading oncologist on the first day. The doctor analyzes the medical history and results of previous examinations provided by the patient. Then, after a preliminary examination, the specialist issues a referral for additional diagnostics if necessary.
Unsure about the diagnosis? Do not delay diagnostics, as every minute counts in the treatment of thyroid cancer.
Second Day
During the second day, diagnostic procedures are conducted. In the treatment of thyroid cancer in Israel, at the Top Ichilov clinic, the following methods of precise early diagnosis are used:
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNA) with subsequent cytological examination
- Genetic analysis Afirma Gene Expression Classifier (GEC). The material for analysis is taken during the biopsy, and it is performed if the results of the cytological examination are ambiguous. The analysis checks 140 genes.
- MRI
- PET-CT
- CT
- Radioisotope scanning (scintigraphy);
- Chest X-ray;
- Blood tests for tumor markers.
The diagnostic program at Top Ichilov clinic is conducted in optimal timeframes and with the highest accuracy of results.
Third Day
On the third day, an expert group develops a preliminary treatment plan. The group consists of leading specialists from various fields: oncologists, otorhinolaryngologists, endocrinologists. In the future, the experts will monitor the patient's condition during treatment and rehabilitation, adjusting the program if necessary.
Modern Diagnostic Procedures
- Thyroid biopsy in Israel
- Surgical biopsy of the neck area at Top Ichilov Medical Center
Cost of Thyroid Cancer Treatment in Israel
If you have already undergone diagnostic procedures in your home country, contact our doctors, and they will inform you which of the studies can be recognized by Top Ichilov doctors. This may significantly reduce the cost of treatment in Israel.
Thyroid cancer treatment in Israel is relatively low-cost. This is confirmed by the fact that the cost of kidney cancer treatment in European countries (for example, in leading clinics in Germany) or the USA is significantly higher (by 30%-50%). Additionally, at Top Ichilov clinic in Israel, patients pay for medical services as they are received, meaning no prepayment is required.
Treatment at Top Ichilov in Israel: Advantages
- During the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation process, highly qualified specialists with vast experience are involved. Many of the doctors at Top Ichilov clinic are heads of departments and scientific figures.
- Diagnostic procedures at the Israeli Top Ichilov clinic are carried out as quickly as possible: within two to three days after arriving at the clinic, the patient learns their exact diagnosis.
- Israel employs the latest treatment methods, characterized by effectiveness and safety.
- At any stage of treatment and rehabilitation, each patient has the opportunity to receive professional assistance from a highly qualified psychologist at the clinic.
- For foreign patients, there is no language barrier, as each patient is assigned a personal medical translator provided by Top Ichilov clinic.
- The cost of quality medical care at Top Ichilov clinic is reasonable. Prices for thyroid cancer treatment in Israel are accessible to people from various social strata.
| Type of Service | Prices |
|---|---|
| Diagnosis | from $1680 |
| Non-surgical treatment | from $5600 |
| Surgery | from $8000 |
| Consultation conducted by world-class expert Professor Gideon Bahar |