Cancer therapy in Israel involves a comprehensive approach and the development of an individual program that includes the most effective methods for the patient. Israeli oncologists possess a vast wealth of knowledge and experience in treating rare malignant pathologies, characterized by high aggressiveness and rapid growth, among which is synovial sarcoma. Treatment of synovial sarcoma in Israel is conducted according to a scheme developed in accordance with international protocols, including techniques tailored to the characteristics of the oncogenesis, the stage of the disease, and a number of other factors. The most convincing evidence of the effectiveness of the therapy performed is the feedback from patients, many of whom have managed not only to achieve remission but also to preserve the affected limb.
Maximum effectiveness is achieved when therapy is conducted at the early stages of the disease. Timely diagnosis is necessary for this, which is often complicated by the fact that painful symptoms do not manifest in the early stages, and the patient seeks medical help too late. Moreover, in the former CIS countries, a third of cases are misdiagnosed, primarily due to clinics being equipped with outdated equipment. In Israeli clinics, examinations are conducted on the latest equipment, allowing for the identification of oncogenesis, describing its signs necessary for selecting the most effective therapeutic methods. When diagnosing and removing a tumour at an early stage of development, more than 75% of patients can expect a favorable prognosis, which significantly worsens at advanced stages and with the development of metastases. The cost of treatment in Israel is lower than in European countries and the USA, making it accessible to foreign patients.
Treatment methods for the disease
Synovial sarcoma is a very rare soft tissue cancer characterized by high aggressiveness and rapid development of distant metastasis. The pathology most often affects the limbs, although it can also be found in other areas. Various causes of the disease are identified, including the negative impact of carcinogenic compounds and ionizing radiation, as well as hereditary factors. Therapy aims to alleviate symptoms, slow the progression of the pathology, and the spread of the malignant process.
Surgical treatment
The volume and method of surgical intervention depend on the size, localization, and stage of development of the neoplasm. In the early stages, when the tumour has not yet reached significant sizes, organ-preserving surgical procedures are permissible; if a large area of tissue is involved in the malignant process, extensive surgery is indicated, during which the tumour is removed along with a fragment of healthy adjacent tissues and regional lymph nodes. If joint removal is necessary, subsequent plastic surgery and endoprosthetics are performed, which ensures the restoration of lost limb functions.
Chemotherapy
This type of oncopathology is characterized by high sensitivity to the action of chemotherapeutic agents. Chemotherapy courses, used in terminal stages of the disease as palliative treatment, alleviate painful symptoms, contribute to the normalization of the patient's condition, and slow the progression of the malignant process. Chemotherapy is most often prescribed in combination with radiation therapy. Preoperative (neoadjuvant) chemotherapy aims to reduce the size of the oncogenesis, while postoperative (adjuvant) therapy is conducted to destroy individual cancer cells that remain after the intervention and to prevent recurrence and the development of metastases.
Israeli clinics use the latest low-toxicity types of chemotherapeutic agents, which gently affect the weakened body of the patient and do not cause the typical side effects associated with traditional chemotherapy.
Radiotherapy
As with chemotherapy, neoadjuvant and adjuvant radiotherapy are distinguished, which help reduce neoplasia, prevent the progression of pathology, and prevent recurrence. In Israeli clinics, IMRT — intensity-modulated radiation therapy — is used, providing precise targeting of oncogenesis with the ability to vary the intensity of radiation in different areas and minimal negative impact on healthy tissues.
HIFU therapy
An innovative method of destroying neoplasms through focused ultrasound exposure. This minimally invasive therapeutic procedure is harmless to surrounding tissues, does not cause pronounced side effects, and can therefore be performed repeatedly if necessary. Under the influence of ultrasound, the temperature rises, and malignant cells undergo necrosis and die.
Modern diagnostic methods for the disease
The technical equipment of the diagnostic departments in Israeli clinics allows for rapid research, during which oncogenesis can be accurately identified, and its localization, size, and cellular structure determined. In recent years, molecular genetic testing has also become widespread, which identifies specific mutations in malignant cells, necessary for selecting the most effective chemotherapeutic agents. A comprehensive examination usually takes no more than three days.
After registration at the clinic, the patient is referred to the attending oncologist. During the consultation, the doctor reviews the medical history, studies the results of examinations conducted in the patient's home country, and listens to their complaints. After a physical examination, the specialist compiles a list of additional examinations required.
On this day, the patient undergoes the examinations prescribed by the attending physician:
- visual studies (X-ray, CT, MRI, PET-CT) — allow for the accurate identification of oncogenesis, determining its localization, size, and structure, assessing the condition of surrounding tissues, and diagnosing distant metastases;
- histological examination of tumour tissue samples obtained through biopsy or during surgical intervention — conducted to determine the histotype of the tumour;
- angiography of tumour vessels;
- molecular genetic testing.
The medical commission, consisting of the attending oncologist and narrow-profile specialists, studies the results of the examinations, makes a diagnosis, and develops a treatment program.
How much does treatment for the disease cost
The price, which is determined after the examination and treatment plan is assigned, is one of the attractive factors for foreign patients. Treatment in Israel costs medical tourists approximately 30-50% less than in European and American clinics of similar levels.
Advantages of treatment in Israel
- Doctors with many years of practice and rich experience.
- Modern medical diagnostic equipment.
- Use of gentle treatment methods.
- Application of innovative treatment methods.
- Affordable prices.
The success of synovial sarcoma therapy depends on timely qualified medical assistance. Therefore, do not waste time, choose a clinic, and start treatment.