Jaw Cancer Treatment in Israel — High Effectiveness Based on Modern Approaches

Professor Thomas Spitzer

Head of the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Head and Neck

Jaw cancer in Israel is treated by doctors using the most advanced conservative and surgical techniques. First, the patient who comes to the clinic undergoes a comprehensive examination. The doctors determine the type and characteristics of the tumor using modern high-precision equipment, and then select a treatment protocol.

At the Ichilov Medical Center, oncologists closely monitor global trends in the development of new methods for treating malignant pathologies of the head and neck, actively applying innovative types of surgical operations, effective systemic chemotherapy regimens, and new radiation therapy protocols.

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Table of Contents

Treatment Methods

Diagnosis

Prices

Current Methods

As first-line therapy, various types of surgical interventions are performed. The choice of surgical technique is determined by the location of the neoplasm.

Lower Jaw Cancer Treatment in Israel

The main type of surgical treatment is mandibulectomy. During the operation, the doctor removes a portion of the lower jaw. The intervention is performed under general anesthesia. After the operation, reconstruction is mandatory. This procedure involves the transplantation of vascularized bone grafts (fragments of bone taken from other parts of the body) and skin flaps. Typically, the patient can leave the clinic after the operation in 10-14 days.

In some cases, reconstruction is performed using distraction osteogenesis. A cut is made on one of the remaining parts of the jaw, and in response, tissues begin to form. Using special devices, a stretching compressive load is applied to them. Gradually, the missing section of the jaw heals with bone tissue.

If pathological tissues could not be completely removed through surgical intervention, radiation therapy sessions are conducted. The patient is irradiated on a linear accelerator — a device that generates a beam of ionizing radiation. Modern devices of this type have high precision and allow for the irradiation of the neoplasm without affecting healthy tissues.

Malignant tumors of the head and neck are often accompanied by the spread of the pathological process to the cervical lymph nodes. In such cases, lymph node resection (lymphadenectomy) is performed. This operation prevents the metastasis of pathological foci to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system.

Chemotherapeutic agents may also be used — medications that stop the growth and division of cancer cells. Therapy is conducted in cycles, during which the patient has several days for recovery.

Treatment of Upper Jaw Neoplasms

Surgical resection is most commonly performed — the operation is called maxillectomy and involves partial removal of the affected structures of the jaw. There are several techniques for performing such interventions, during which resection of varying volumes of upper jaw tissues is carried out. The defect that arises after the operation is closed using skin flaps. When the wound heals, reconstruction is performed using bone grafts. In some cases, the missing fragments of the jaw are replaced with an artificial implant.

Rehabilitation after such operations takes varying amounts of time. In the simplest case, when only a small part of the tissues has been removed, only a few hours of observation may be required (for example, after transnasal medial maxillectomy). However, in general, recovery time takes several days. If a reconstructive operation is planned, the total hospitalization time can be up to two weeks.

As additional treatment methods, radiation therapy and courses of systemic chemotherapy may be prescribed. These types of therapy are used to destroy any remaining cancer cells after resection.

Numerous positive reviews about jaw cancer treatment in Israel confirm the high qualifications of oncologists and specialists in maxillofacial surgery, as well as the effectiveness of the therapies used.

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Diagnosis

You can get a complete understanding of what types of examinations you will need to undergo even at the preparatory stage, while you are at home. In our clinic, doctors often conduct remote video consultations with patients via Skype. The doctor is in Israel, and you are at home. During the video call, you can ask the specialist any questions regarding diagnosis and therapy. When you arrive at the clinic, as a bonus, the first consultation with the doctor will be free for you. Typically, the examination takes three to four days and includes several types of diagnostics.

First Day — Consultation

Upon meeting your coordinator at the airport, you will go for your first appointment with the doctor. The coordinator performs several functions — they are responsible for the transfer to the medical center, translate your medical documents, coordinate the doctors, and assist you with any other questions. During the consultation, the specialist in head and neck cancer treatment conducts a primary examination and plans the examination program.

Second Day — Examinations

• X-ray.
• PET-CT.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging or Computed Tomography.
• Biopsy of pathological tissues.
• Histopathological analysis.
• Molecular genetic diagnostics.

Third Day — Medical Council

After completing all examinations, the doctors gather for a council — a medical commission tasked with establishing the exact type of neoplasm and selecting the optimal treatment strategy. After this, the patient begins to be prepared for treatment.

How Much Does Jaw Cancer Treatment Cost in Israel

Advantages of Jaw Cancer Treatment at Top Ichilov

• Specialists in oncology and maxillofacial surgery with extensive clinical experience. On average, each doctor has 10 or more years of clinical practice. Many specialists hold academic degrees and conduct their own research in the search for new treatment pathways for oncopathologies.
• Diagnostics are performed on modern equipment. Using high-precision laboratory methods, doctors can determine the exact type of neoplasm in the shortest possible time.
• A wide range of effective procedures — various options for surgical resection of tumor tissues, modern devices for radiation therapy, comprehensive chemotherapy regimens, and reconstructive interventions.
• The patient receives comprehensive assistance from a personally assigned translator-coordinator. The medical staff of the clinics is well-trained, responsive, and attentive to each patient.

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