Israeli doctors have accumulated immense experience in the therapy of cancer diseases of the female reproductive system over the past decades. Today, in Israeli clinics, patients begin their treatment program just a few days after diagnosis, which includes the most effective methods — surgical, radiological, and chemotherapy.
At the Top Ichilov center, specialists with extensive experience in the therapy of oncogynecological pathologies provide consultations, allowing the clinic to maintain an average five-year survival rate for patients with this diagnosis at around 80-90% or higher.
Treatment Methods for Vulvar Cancer in Israel
Malignant neoplasms in this localization account for less than 1% of all cancer cases worldwide, but they make up to 5% of all oncogynecological pathologies. Tumors most commonly occur on the labia majora and are represented by squamous cell carcinoma in 90% of cases, arising from epidermal squamous cells — the most typical type of skin cells. Melanomas and basal cell carcinomas are less frequently encountered.
Risk factors include older age, infection with the human papillomavirus, smoking, HIV, a history of precancerous conditions of the reproductive organs, and chronic skin diseases of the labia.
Treatment methods for vulvar cancer in Israel focus on two main goals — complete eradication of malignant cells and, if desired by the patient, maximum preservation of reproductive function.
Surgery
If neoplasia is diagnosed at an early stage, local excision may be performed — the neoplasm is removed along with a portion of the surrounding healthy tissue.
At later stages, surgical techniques such as radical resection within wide margins (removing healthy tissue within approximately 1 cm of the tumor) and various types of vulvectomy (partial or total — with removal of part or all of the vulva) may be used.
In most cases, lymph node dissection in the pelvic area is also required. To preserve as many healthy lymph nodes as possible and prevent complications associated with lymphadenectomy (such as lymphedema), the sentinel biopsy method may be used, where resection is planned only for those lymph nodes that are involved in the malignant process.
Typically, surgical treatment is combined with reconstructive surgery, allowing for the restoration of the vulvar aesthetics using skin flaps taken from other areas of the body.
Radiotherapy
If the pathological process has spread significantly, radiation therapy may be prescribed (as part of surgical treatment — before or after surgery). The therapy involves targeting the pathological focus with high-energy particles emitted by a radioisotope or generated by a special device — a linear accelerator. Radioisotopes are usually used in contact therapy (brachytherapy), while linear accelerators are used for sessions of external beam radiotherapy.
Chemotherapy
Treatment of vulvar cancer in Israel may also involve the use of chemotherapeutic agents that disrupt the growth of rapidly dividing cells. These agents include various platinum compounds, cytostatic antibiotics, anthracycline derivatives, alkylating agents, etc. The drugs can be administered using different regimens, including combination and high-dose therapies, depending on the stage of cancer development. Typically, they are administered intravenously, through a port system.
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Diagnosis of Vulvar Cancer in Israel
A distinctive feature of the Top Ichilov center is the ability to receive a consultation from a specialist and answers to all questions even before arriving in Israel. This is done through a video consultation via Skype. It is important to note that patients who have received a video consultation have a face-to-face appointment with a specialist completely free of charge.
The speed at which diagnosis and treatment of vulvar cancer are conducted in Israel is best understood through patient reviews. For example, according to them, a complete examination in most Israeli clinics takes no more than three days.
First Day — Consultation
After meeting with the clinic manager, the patient travels with them to Top Ichilov, where the first consultation with an oncologist takes place.
Second Day — Investigations
- Physical gynecological examination.
- Colposcopy.
- Biopsy.
- PAP test.
- Blood test (including tumor markers).
- Cystoscopy or proctoscopy.
- Chest X-ray.
- CT or MRI.
Third Day — Consultation
A consultation of doctors led by the chief oncologist determines the exact type of neoplasia and selects the therapy program.
Treatment of Vulvar Cancer in Israel — Prices
The cost of treating vulvar cancer in Israel is determined by a considerable number of factors, primarily the stage of the disease and the extent of the pathological process. In mild cases, only a small resection is required, while in severe cases, comprehensive treatment involving a team of specialists from various fields (chemotherapists, radiologists, etc.) may be necessary, so the price is determined individually.
Nevertheless, the cost of relevant procedures in Israeli clinics is at least 30% lower compared to American, Canadian, or German hospitals.
Advantages of Top Ichilov
- Specialists with unique knowledge and experience in the detection and therapy of malignant tumors of the female reproductive system.
- Rapid diagnosis takes only a few days, utilizing the latest equipment for examinations.
- Clinic doctors employ effective treatment procedures, striving not only to ensure a stable remission but also to preserve reproductive function whenever possible. Their arsenal includes various types of surgical operations, modern methods of radio- and chemotherapy.
- While in the hospital, the patient stays in a cozy room, surrounded by the attention of doctors, and benefits from the assistance of a personal manager (translation of medical documents, solving organizational issues, coordinating doctors, etc.).