Spleen cancer is extremely rare. Therefore, it is crucial to choose specialists with extensive clinical experience in this area for its treatment. Israeli oncologists possess a comprehensive set of knowledge and skills that may be required in the treatment of spleen cancer – starting from targeted radiation therapy to laparoscopic surgical interventions.
Treatment of Spleen Cancer at Top Ichilov Center
Structurally, the spleen resembles a large lymph node. Its main function is to filter blood from old red blood cells and platelets, as well as to remove certain bacteria from the bloodstream.
In Israeli medical centers, spleen cancer is treated using several methods. There are three main methods.
- Chemotherapy. It can be used either as monotherapy or in combination with surgical treatment. Combining surgery and chemotherapy allows for the complete removal of remaining cancer cells and metastases after surgical intervention.
- Radiation therapy is used when metastases occur, in the later stages of the disease.
- Surgical intervention. An operation is performed for the complete or partial removal of the spleen (known as splenectomy). In severe cases, splenectomy may be performed using an open method. Generally, Israeli surgeons prefer the much less traumatic laparoscopic method. This method avoids large incisions and allows for the removal of affected spleen tissues in a minimally invasive manner. As a result, the patient recovers faster after surgery (it is also worth mentioning the good cosmetic effect – after laparoscopy, there are almost no scars). The human body is very resilient. Therefore, it can perform all its functions even without the spleen. Patients with a completely removed spleen only need to follow vaccination recommendations against viral diseases and take anticoagulant medications prophylactically. If the spleen is only partially removed, its remaining tissues can effectively perform their tasks and fully replace the functions of the entire organ.
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Diagnosis of Spleen Cancer at Top Ichilov Center
Early diagnosis of spleen cancer requires the use of modern equipment and laboratory methods. In most cases, especially in clinics of the former CIS, this disease is discovered accidentally and already at late stages. The fact is that spleen cancer at early stages shows almost no symptoms, and the accompanying enlargement of the spleen is usually diagnosed as splenomegaly.
At the Top Ichilov clinic, experienced diagnosticians employ methods that allow for the detection of the disease at an early stage. The examination process usually takes three days.
First Day – Specialist Consultation
On the first day, the patient meets with a representative of the Top Ichilov clinic. The coordinator assists with expedited formalities at the airport, transports the patient to the hotel, and takes them to the clinic for the first consultation with the leading specialist. The leading physician reviews the medical history, the available test results, and prescribes the necessary diagnostic procedures.
Second Day – Examination
The second day is fully dedicated to diagnostics. The list of diagnostic procedures may include:
- ultrasound examination – this method allows for initial diagnostics to identify enlarged spleen sizes;
- computed tomography – one of the main diagnostic methods for spleen cancer;
- diagnostic laparoscopy – a method that allows for visual examination of the affected organ (often, a laparoscopic operation to remove pathological tissues may be performed simultaneously with the examination).
Third Day – Treatment Program Selection
After reviewing the diagnostic results, the treating physician, along with all specialists involved in the treatment process, makes a decision on the selection of an individual therapeutic program. The patient may also participate in the choice of treatment tactics. In Israeli clinics, the principle of "second opinion" is widely applied, allowing the patient to obtain opinions on the diagnosis and chosen treatment plan from several independent specialists.
Treatment of Spleen Cancer in Israel: Price
An important question that concerns people wishing to undergo treatment for spleen cancer in Israel is the price of the complete diagnostic and therapeutic package. This can only be answered after the patient's examination is completed. The complexity of treatment depends on the stage of disease progression and the patient's condition.
In any case, for patients who need to undergo treatment for spleen cancer in Israel, the price will be 15-45% lower than in European cancer centers or clinics in the USA.
Treatment of Spleen Cancer in Israel: Reviews Speak for Themselves
The success of treating such a rarely encountered disease as spleen cancer entirely depends on the experience of the oncologist and the relevance of the therapeutic and surgical methods applied. The high qualifications of our clinic's specialists guarantee patient recovery. After all, the best evidence of how effective spleen cancer treatment in Israel is – are the reviews of our clinic's patients.