Burkitt lymphoma treatment in Israel is characterized by effectiveness and low cost – these are the main advantages of the Top Ihilov clinic. The doctors at our hospital use the latest immunotherapy techniques, effective chemotherapy regimens (one of which is R-EPOCH), and apply radiological and surgical techniques. The excellent qualifications of our specialists enable them to determine the optimal regimen individually for each patient.
Burkitt lymphoma treatment in Israel, as confirmed by reviews, is based on the results of ultra-precise diagnostic studies, which are conducted in the medical center using the latest equipment and within just 3-4 days.
Burkitt Lymphoma Treatment Methods in Israel
Burkitt lymphoma is an oncological disease of the lymphatic system, which in most cases has a viral etiology and affects B-lymphocytes (cells responsible for humoral immune processes in the body). Today, this disease is divided into three subtypes — endemic (African), sporadic (non-African), and associated with immunodeficiency (one of the first manifestations of AIDS). The most common is the first subtype, where the Epstein-Barr virus serves as the cause of the disease.
Current treatment methods for Burkitt lymphoma in Israel are based on the use of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, radiotherapy, and bone marrow transplantation.
Chemotherapy is in most cases the first-line method and exemplifies how Burkitt lymphoma treatment without surgery in Israel can achieve significant success. Several intensive therapy regimens are used, involving drugs from different classes — alkylating cytotoxic agents, vinca alkaloids, folic acid antagonists, cytosine-based antimetabolites, and anthracyclines. These drugs can be combined with each other and with antitumor agents from the monoclonal antibody group (used for targeted therapy), which can specifically target B-lymphocytes (more precisely, their specific proteins).
Burkitt lymphoma, as a rapidly developing cancer pathology, actively responds to intensive chemotherapy. This can provoke a specific response associated with the destruction of tumour tissues and the release of its decay products into the bloodstream. Therefore, the patient is closely monitored, and necessary hydration levels are ensured. In addition to the main course of systemic therapy, chemotherapy drugs are also administered intrathecally (into the spinal canal) — this is done to prevent pathological cells from spreading from the primary site to the CNS.
One of the most effective chemotherapy methods is the so-called R-EPOCH – an intensive regimen where the patient receives six drugs. For the first four days, corticosteroids, topoisomerase inhibitors, vinca alkaloids, and cytostatics from the anthracycline group are administered either intravenously or orally (depending on the type of medication). On the fifth day, an infusion of an alkylating antitumor drug is performed. According to recent studies, the use of this regimen provides a convincing response to therapy from the tumour and achieves a patient survival rate of 100%.
Other methods are used less widely. Immunotherapy allows for the weakening of the immune properties of the body, suppressing the activity of mutated lymphocytes (using monoclonal antibodies that destroy B-lymphocytes). Other drugs of this class are substances that modulate the activity of the immune response at a systemic level and act on specific types of cells, etc.
Surgical interventions are performed if it is necessary to remove the neoplasm or the cosmetic defects caused by it. The clinic's specialists prefer minimally invasive surgeries, during which endoscopic equipment is used.
Bone marrow transplantation is applied in severe cases and can enhance the effectiveness of therapy when the pathology is detected at a late stage. It also restores the normal differentiation process of the cells formed by the bone marrow (as is known, it is in the bone marrow that cells are formed that later become elements of the blood and lymphatic system, including lymphocytes).
Burkitt lymphoma treatment without surgery in Israel can also be conducted using radiotherapy — the Top Ihilov clinic is equipped with several units that allow for non-contact radiological exposure to the cancer focus in various modes. Radioactive radiation may also be applied before bone marrow transplantation to eliminate mutated cells.
Burkitt Lymphoma Diagnosis in Israel
Burkitt lymphoma diagnosis in Israel is performed using innovative, ultra-precise equipment and takes only three to four days.
First Day — Consultation
The initial examination by the leading oncologist is scheduled in advance, so the patient does not need to wait for an appointment or spend money on accommodation. The doctor studies the medical history and prescribes the necessary diagnostic procedures.
Second Day — Investigations
The next day is allocated for various investigations.
- Laboratory blood test.
- CT, MRI, PET-CT.
- Ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs.
- X-ray.
- Investigation of B-lymphocytes as the main cells affected by the disease.
- Microscopic examination of lymphoid cells forming the neoplasm.
- Immunohistochemistry — searching for specific biomarkers of lymphocyte differentiation (CD20, CD19, etc.).
Third Day — Council
The final day is dedicated to data analysis and therapy program selection. This process is handled by a medical council led by the leading oncologist.
Burkitt Lymphoma Treatment in Israel — Cost
A significant factor determining why people choose Burkitt lymphoma treatment in Israel is the prices. For example, services at our clinic are 30-45% cheaper than in hospitals in the UK, Norway, the USA, or France.
Advantages of Top Ihilov
- The oncologists and oncologists-hematologists at the clinic are top-notch doctors, experts in the therapy of various lymphomas. They have undergone years of training and possess exceptional experience.
- Diagnostic studies are conducted using the latest laboratory techniques and high-precision equipment.
- Unique methods are used for treatment, ranging from highly effective chemotherapy regimens to the use of immune drugs.
- Clinic patients stay in comfortable rooms, surrounded by a cozy atmosphere, and a personal curator-translator handles interactions with doctors and the translation of medical documentation.