Spleen cancer is extremely rare. Therefore, it is crucial to choose specialists with extensive clinical experience in this matter for its treatment. Israeli oncologists possess a complete set of knowledge and skills that may be required in the treatment of spleen cancer – 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 task 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, at late stages of the disease.
- Surgical intervention. An operation is performed for the complete or partial removal of the spleen (so-called splenectomy). In severe cases, splenectomy may be performed using an open method. Generally, Israeli surgeons prefer the much less traumatic laparoscopic method. It eliminates large incisions and allows for the removal of affected spleen tissues in a minimally invasive manner. As a result, the patient recovers faster after the operation (it is also worth mentioning the good cosmetic effect – after laparoscopy, scars are virtually non-existent). The human body is very resilient. Therefore, it is capable of performing all its functions even without the spleen. Patients with a completely removed spleen only need to follow vaccination recommendations against viral diseases and take medications to thin the blood prophylactically. If the spleen is only partially removed, its remaining tissues cope well with their tasks and can fully replace the functions of an entire organ.
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 use 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 curator 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 entirely 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 methods for diagnosing 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 studying the diagnostic results, the attending physician, along with all specialists involved in the treatment process, makes a decision on the choice of an individual therapeutic program. The patient may also participate in the treatment strategy selection. 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 therapy package. This can only be answered after the patient's examination is completed. After all, 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 used. The high qualifications of our clinic's specialists guarantee patient recovery. After all, the best proof of how effective spleen cancer treatment in Israel is – is the reviews of our clinic's patients.