Doctor Yulia Grinbergleading oncologist
Unfortunately, breast cancer recurrence still occurs in the practice of specialists at the Top Ichilov Medical Center. Typically, the disease arises within three to five years after the treatment of the primary cancer. The causes may include a tumor of significant size in a patient with metastases.
Objective reasons include insufficient quality of treatment for the first tumor. However, it is difficult to blame the doctors for this, as often the overall condition of the patient does not allow for a total operation, and chemotherapy and radiotherapy are unable to completely suppress the process.
The localization of the recurrent tumor may be not only at the site of the previous one but also in distant organs if the previous lesion was accompanied by distant metastases. However, there is no need to despair. The time that has passed since the first treatment strengthens the woman, and specialists can completely remove the recurrence.
At the Top Ichilov clinic, all women over 45 years old undergo mandatory, scheduled mammography. This examination is carried out as part of a government program for the early detection of cancer in women. It is beneficial if the patient’s home country also conducts annual examinations with a mammologist, as this significantly reduces the risk of malignant tumors.
Treatment of Breast Cancer Recurrence at Top Ichilov
Treatment methods depend on the severity of the condition, the localization of the focus, methods of treating the primary tumor, etc. The goal of treatment is the complete removal of the tumor. Patients are required to undergo chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and often treatment involves a combined method that includes both hormonal therapy and immunotherapy. The method of surgical intervention is chosen according to the treatment program and depends on the indications.
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Advantages of Breast Cancer Recurrence Treatment at Our Clinic
- Highly qualified specialists at Top Ichilov will select the most effective intervention appropriate for the disease;
- Treatment at our center is conducted using the latest medical developments in cancer treatment;
- Women after treatment require rehabilitation, and various specialists, including psychologists, work with the patients.
The development of a tumor in the second breast may be classified as a primary disease if it did not arise as a recurrence. Treatment of the primary focus is conducted followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Cost of Breast Cancer Recurrence Treatment
Treatment of breast cancer recurrence is conducted comprehensively, so its cost is determined by the size of the tumor, the presence or absence of metastases, the volume of necessary surgical intervention, the number of cycles of chemotherapy, etc.
Compared to European clinics, the cost of breast cancer recurrence treatment in Israeli hospitals is much more affordable. For many patients who have already undergone treatment at Top Ichilov, the savings amounted to 35-45%.