Professor Thomas SpitzerHead of the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Head and Neck
At the Top Ichilov Medical Center, one of the largest centers for treating ENT pathologies has been operating for many years. In cases of laryngeal cancer, the patient receives the most modern treatment, including innovative radiotherapy, which involves creating an accurate three-dimensional model of the tumor before treatment, fully protecting healthy tissues from radiation exposure.
What treatment method is suitable for your case?
Advantages of laryngeal cancer treatment at the Top Ichilov clinic compared to treatment in CIS hospitals:
- Accurate diagnosis. More than 30% of patients who come to the Top Ichilov clinic do not confirm the diagnosis of "laryngeal cancer";
- Vocal cord reconstruction. Treatment of cord cancer is carried out in close collaboration with plastic surgeons. Specialists help restore a person's voice even after serious surgeries;
- Biological therapy. Stimulating the patient's own immunity to fight cancer diseases is a new frontier in medicine. Such treatment, combined with traditional therapy, yields positive results.
What other advantages does laryngeal cancer treatment at Top Ichilov offer?
Laryngeal Cancer Treatment at the Top Ichilov Clinic: You Will Get Your Voice Back
Non-surgical treatment
Modern Israeli medicine has achieved excellent results in treating laryngeal cancer. Doctors increasingly resort to organ-preserving conservative treatment.
- The best results are achieved thanks to modern radiotherapy. Modern radiation accelerators reduce the dose of radiation. The unique Varian device allows for the irradiation of even hard-to-reach tumors without harming the body;
- Chemotherapy is prescribed as a standalone treatment method and in combination with other types of assistance. The medications used to combat cancer cells and their doses are tailored individually.
Surgical methods
Surgery is only recommended when conservative treatment does not show significant results.
- Endoscopic surgery involves removing the tumor through the mouth without additional incisions and trauma;
- Laser destruction allows doctors to remove neoplasms using a laser even in hard-to-reach places. This is a safe method that enables the preservation of vocal cords;
- Partial or total laryngectomy is only prescribed in advanced cases of cancer, while surgeons at the Top Ichilov clinic strive to preserve the patient's voice function. After surgery, additional interventions may be performed to restore swallowing function.
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Laryngeal Cancer: Top Ichilov Guarantees an Accurate Diagnosis
First Day. Visit to the Clinic
Immediately upon arrival in Israel, the patient is directed to a primary consultation at the clinic. The otolaryngologist collects complaints, learns the family history, and conducts an endoscopic examination, during which a thin tube with a camera is inserted into the patient's nose. The procedure is painless and takes only 1-2 minutes, but allows the doctor to examine the cords. After the endoscopy, the doctor issues referrals for additional examinations.
Second Day. Diagnostics
For doctors to diagnose "laryngeal cancer," the patient must undergo the following examinations:
- Laryngoscopy. The doctor obtains an image of the larynx and cords and can perform a biopsy of the neoplasm for histological examination;
- PET-CT. This study allows for the detection of metastases and the precise location of the tumor;
- Computed tomography. This procedure helps doctors determine the area of damage and assess the condition of the larynx;
- Neck ultrasound. Helps visualize the tumor.
Third Day. Treatment Selection
The decision on treatment is always made collectively by otolaryngologists, oncologists, radiologists, and other specialists. Therapy is tailored to the individual characteristics of the patient and their wishes.