Israeli medicine demonstrates impressive successes in the development and implementation of highly effective methods for treating oncological diseases. In particular, treatment methods for palate cancer in Israel at the Ichilov clinic yield positive results in over 95% of cases. Doctors select a therapy regimen that eliminates the disease in the most gentle manner, with minimal risks and side effects.
For this, the entire arsenal of modern means is used, from high-precision diagnostics to the application of innovative technologies and equipment. Reviews of palate cancer treatment confirm: in Israel, even those patients who could not be helped in clinics in other countries have a chance for a healthy and fulfilling life. Another advantage is the prices for palate cancer treatment in Israel, which are moderate.
How Palate Cancer is Treated in Israel
Oncopathology can affect both soft and hard tissues of the palate, tongue, and lymph nodes. The treatment strategy depends on the type of cancer (squamous cell carcinoma, cylindroma, adenocarcinoma), the location of the tumor, and its size. Among the entire arsenal of means, those types of therapy are selected that will be most effective in a specific case.
Radiation Therapy
Treating cancer by irradiating the tumor is considered a traditional method of combating oncopathologies. Radiation causes irreversible changes in the structure of the cancer cell's DNA, leading to its degradation and death. It is used as an effective adjunct during surgical treatment – to reduce the tumor to a size at which it becomes operable. Radiation therapy is also applied in the postoperative period – to increase the chances of achieving a stable remission and destroying residual cancer cells. If the tumor is inoperable, radiotherapy can serve as the primary means of fighting cancer. Recently, Israeli clinics have been using innovative radiation therapy methods that show good results and cause minimal harm to the body as a whole. Each of them has its advantages, and the choice of method depends on the clinical picture of the disease.
IMRT Therapy
During sessions of intensity-modulated radiation therapy, there is an opportunity to affect the tumor with beams of varying power, with the distribution of radiation calculated to avoid harming healthy tissues and not damaging the functioning of nearby organs, such as salivary glands. In Israel, clinics are equipped with modern linear accelerators – devices capable of targeting tumor tissue with an accuracy of up to 0.5 mm. Linear accelerators are equipped with special controllers – devices that adjust the radiation target with the slightest micro-movement of the patient. This guarantees that healthy tissues will not be exposed to ionizing radiation.
Brachytherapy
This method of radiation therapy is based on direct contact with the tumor tissues. The radiation source, a microcapsule, is introduced directly into the neoplasm. This allows avoiding radiation exposure to healthy tissues and increasing the radiation dose for more effective destruction of the cancer focus. Brachytherapy is considered one of the most progressive methods of radiation therapy, which has shown good results in treating palate cancer.
Laser Therapy
In palate cancer, a progressive type of laser therapy – photodynamic therapy – is used. The damaging effect of the laser beam is enhanced by introducing a special photosensitizing drug into the tumor tissue. Necrosis of pathological tissues occurs much more effectively than with traditional laser therapy. This type of treatment is characterized by minimal invasiveness and a gentler effect on healthy palate tissues compared to surgery.
Chemotherapy
Recurrent palate cancer is treated using chemotherapy drugs. Together with the bloodstream, they spread throughout the body and halt the growth and development of cancerous neoplasms. At the Ichilov clinic, the latest generation of chemotherapy drugs is included in treatment protocols. In addition to their high effectiveness, their use is associated with a reduction in the number of side effects.
Cryodestruction
Destroying a small tumor by freezing it shows good results in treating palate cancer. Deep cold (up to -200 °C) causes instant necrosis of the tissue, destroying the blood vessels that supply the pathological focus. During the procedure, liquid nitrogen is applied to the tumor or introduced into the tumor tissue with a special cryoneedle. Cryodestruction has no negative side effects, so it can be applied multiple times. A wound remains at the site of the destroyed tumor, which heals over time.
Surgery
Surgery is the leading method for treating palate cancer, yielding good results both in the earliest stages and in advanced cases. Ichilov doctors carefully select the type of surgery that will help eliminate the disease and be the least traumatic.
Mohs Surgery
In cases of squamous cell carcinoma of the soft palate, if the localization and size of the tumor allow, a micrographic surgery (Mohs) is performed. During the surgical intervention, doctors conduct a histological examination of the tumor after removing the visible part. If it is determined that not all cancer cells have been removed, another resection is performed immediately. This continues until the surgeon is convinced that the tumor has been completely removed. This method allows avoiding a repeat operation and minimizing the removal of healthy areas of the palate. The success rate of Mohs surgery is very high: doctors observe no recurrences in 99% of cases.
Resection with Subsequent Reconstruction
A large neoplasm is removed along with adjacent tissues of the upper or lower palate. If the pathological process spreads to the tongue, jaw, or nasal septum, the patient requires reconstruction of the damaged area. Israeli surgeons have extensive experience in performing plastic surgeries to eliminate defects in the oral cavity. For this, they use the patient's own tissues, which helps avoid rejection risks. After such operations, it is possible to restore basic functions – speech, swallowing, and so on. During the rehabilitation period, experienced speech therapists and psychologists work with the patient.
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Diagnostics of Palate Cancer
To conduct quality treatment, oncologists need to have a complete picture of the disease: to know the symptoms, histological type of the tumor, its aggressiveness, size, presence of secondary foci, and so on. Unfortunately, the diagnosis made in the CIS countries is incorrect in 42% of cases due to the imperfection of diagnostic methods and equipment. Israeli diagnostics is recognized as one of the most reliable in the world, so treatment here is preceded by a comprehensive diagnostic examination.
Large medical institutions in the country have research centers where examinations can be conducted quickly and efficiently. Foreign patients are familiarized in advance with the schedule of diagnostic activities. It is arranged so that a person can undergo all necessary examinations during a short stay in the country (three to four days). While the patient is at the Ichilov clinic, they are accompanied by a Russian-speaking case manager who assists with organizational issues.
Day One
First, the patient meets with a leading oncologist. The doctor studies the medical history, the results of the examinations brought by the patient, conducts a physical examination, and decides which types of examinations the patient will need to undergo in Israel.
Day Two
On the second day, the patient undergoes laboratory and instrumental examinations.
Diagnostics for palate cancer includes:
- Consultation and examination by an otolaryngologist, oncologist.
- Blood test for biochemistry.
- X-ray of the jaw bones.
- Histological examination of the neoplasm (biopsy is performed).
- Cytological analysis of the lymph nodes (lymph node puncture is performed).
- Scintigraphy of the facial bones.
- Ultrasound of the internal organs.
If necessary, the doctor prescribes other examinations.
Day Three
After the diagnostic data is ready, a medical council of specialized doctors determines the treatment strategy. This development involves an ENT doctor, oncologist, oncological surgeon, plastic surgeon, radiologist, and other related specialists. The patient is informed of the prognosis and is given detailed information about the measures that will be taken and the associated risks.
How Much Does Palate Cancer Treatment Cost in Israel
The price for treatment in Israel is regulated by the government, closely monitoring that they are not inflated. Since the cost of therapy for palate oncopathology at the Ichilov clinic is 30-50% lower than in European and US countries, a large number of people from different countries choose Israel. Moreover, no advance payment is required here; the patient pays for medical services only when they are actually provided.
| Type of Service | Prices |
|---|---|
| Surgery | from $2640 |
Advantages of Treatment in Israel
- The opportunity to be treated by world-class specialists at moderate prices.
- The availability of modern medical-diagnostic equipment in the clinic.
- The use of the latest and most effective treatment protocols.
- Compassionate care during treatment and case manager services that simplify the patient's stay in a foreign country.
- The ability to pay for services in any convenient form upon receipt.
If signs of the disease are detected in you or your loved ones, and you are interested in treatment in Israel, fill out the application form on our website or request a callback. Our consultant will contact you shortly and help organize your trip. There is no reason to delay your inquiry; do it today!