Ear Cancer Treatment in Israel

Professor Thomas Spitzer

Head of the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Head and Neck

One of the leading medical centers in Israel, the multidisciplinary Top Ichilov clinic offers its patients modern and unique methods for the diagnosis and treatment of such a complex disease as ear cancer. The clinic's medical staff consists of highly qualified specialists, certified doctors, and nurses. Many of the operating surgeons have been awarded for their contributions to the development of medicine. The clinic successfully employs professors and scientists who are heads of departments and leading specialists.

5000

foreign patients receive treatment at the Top Ichilov clinic annually

100%

high-precision diagnostic program

78%

successful cases of disease treatment with medications

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Advantages of Ear Cancer Treatment at the Top Ichilov Clinic

Scientists and ENT surgeons of the clinic have developed the most gentle surgical intervention methods, allowing the patient to retain as much untouched tissue surrounding the tumor as possible. However, any surgery for ear cancer affects the aesthetics of the face. For patients, the clinic has an excellent plastic surgery department. The specialists in this department are ready to restore a person's former attractiveness, improve their appearance. The Top Ichilov clinic treats its patients with care, ensuring comfort both before and after treatment.

Ear Cancer and Benign Tumor Treatment at the Top Ichilov Clinic

Ear cancer is a complex disease; typically, a patient consults an ENT doctor regarding otitis, hearing loss, headaches, or numbness. Only upon examination does the question of a tumor arise. Like any disease, ear cancer is best treated in its early stages. Regardless of whether a benign or malignant tumor is found, surgical treatment is prescribed.

Treatment is determined based on the diagnosis. In the early stages of ear cancer, tumor scraping may be prescribed; this method is preferred for benign tumors, but complications such as recurrences may arise afterward.

Combined methods dominate in the treatment of ear tumors: surgery + treatment.

• Radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Prescribed for melanomas, sarcomas, and other tumors, the main medications here are cytostatics.
• Cryodestruction (freezing). The tumor is affected by low temperatures (nitrogen).
• Particle ionizing therapy (radiation exposure).
• Diathermocoagulation (cauterization).

The primary treatment for ear cancer is surgical intervention. The extent of the surgery is determined by the severity of the disease; in cases of metastasis, a fragment of the temporal bone (subtotal resection), cartilage tissues, and lymph nodes are removed along with the tumor.

Methods of Accurate Diagnosis of Ear Cancer Used at the Top Ichilov Clinic

First Day

On the first day, the leading ENT specialist at the Top Ichilov clinic conducts an initial examination of the patient, reviews the test results brought by the patient (if available), medical history, etc. On this day, the patient receives referrals for further examinations, and documents necessary for further treatment are prepared for them.

Second Day

On the second day, diagnostics are performed using the most modern methods and advanced equipment

• Otoscopic examination (examination using special equipment, simultaneous biopsy is taken).
• X-ray (prescribed to detect changes in the skull bones).
• Magnetic resonance imaging (provides a complete layered picture of tissues and bones).
• Positron emission tomography PET (the most extensive and accurate method).
• Computed tomography CT (precise examination of a specific area).
• Biopsy of tumor tissues, lymph nodes, and adjacent tissues.

In addition to these types of examinations, the patient is prescribed tests and examinations that allow for an assessment of the overall condition and identification of comorbidities.

Third Day

On the third day, a specially composed expert group of specialists from various fields develops a comprehensive treatment program. The group subsequently monitors the course of treatment and rehabilitation, tracking the patient's condition until their departure from Israel.