Treatment of lung cancer in Israel

Lung cancer is the second most common form of cancer, and in some countries, including Russia, it lies in first place.

Therefore, lung cancer treatment in Israel is given a lot of attention. During the last twenty years we succeeded in reducing death rate from this disease.

Thanks to the Isramedic you will be treated at such leading experts as:

Thoracic Surgery

• Dr. Michael Papiashvili – Head of department of Thoracic Surgery at Hospital Assaf HaRofeh Medical Center, one of the best specialists in the treatment of lung cancer in Israel. Developer of new methods of operations which are used in many countries around the world. Author of more than twenty scientific papers. Experience of clinical work is about twenty years.
• Dr. Boris Handel – head of department of Thoracic Surgery at Meir Hospital.
• Dr. Milton Saute – head of department of Thoracic Surgery at Rabin Medical Center.

Oncologists therapists

• Professor Ofer Merimsky, president of the Association of oncologists and radiotherapists in Israel, oncologist chemotherapist; Head of the Department of Oncology of bone and soft tissue at Ichilov Medical Center.
• Dr. Ella Tepper, a senior doctor in the department of oncology at Assuta Hospital, chemotherapist, a developer of new cancer treatments. Lecturer at department of oncology at Kaplan Nursing School.
• Dr. Arnoldo Sihon, senior physician and deputy director of the Institute of Oncology at Asaf ha-Rofe Medical Center. Experience of clinical work is more than 35 years.
• Dr. Maya Gottfried - head of the department onco-pulmonology at Meir Hospital.

Radiation oncologist

• Dr. Svetlana Zalmanova - head of the department of radiotherapy at Assuta Hospital.

These specialists provide cancer treatment not only for Israeli people, but also of our "medical tourists" who come to us for treatment from all over the world. As you can see, the doctors work in different hospitals, but thanks to our unique algorithm of interaction, the patient receives the best treatment in the shortest possible time and at lower prices than in any of the public hospitals in Israel. He is under the constant care of our center staff.

Diagnosis of lung cancer in Israel

Diagnosis of the disease is complicated by the fact that in the early stages of development, it may be asymptomatic and specialists detect it already at the stage of metastasis to other organs. Such disease is very difficult to cure. It should be noted that approximately a third of cases of the diagnosis made by medicine in the CIS countries is not confirmed in Israel.

For accurate diagnosis uses the following program of surveys carried out for suspected lung cancer in Israeli hospitals:

• Laboratory diagnosis (detailed analyzes of blood, sputum test for abnormal cells), the price begins from $ 350;
• Spirometry (evaluation of the respiratory function of the lungs) and other lung function studies - from $ 450;
• Bronchoscopy (inspection of the larynx, trachea, lungs) + biopsy and histopathological report within 3-4 business days. (In a typical line in Israeli hospitals 14 working days) begins from $ 2,200;
• A needle biopsy (under CT) determines the histological structure of the tumor. The price begins from $ 2,200.
• Also, (the diagnosis of the 4th stage) it is possible to carry out a genetic analysis for the presence of tumor cell mutations, which indicates the sensitivity to Tarceva, and will allow determining the tactics of treatment (biotherapy). Cost analysis begins from $ 1,900;
• Ultrasound investigation of lung - from $ 250;
• Echocardiography - from $ 250;
• MSCT establishes the exact location of the tumor and is used to assess the dynamics, or for operations planning. Price is from $ 500;
• PET-CT helps to determine the smallest malignancies - the price of $ 1,500;
• Mediastinoscopy - type of minimally invasive surgery, is performed for the purpose of inspection of the outer surface of the lung and biopsy. It is performed in cases where other methods are technically possible. The cost is about $ 8,950;
• Consultation of the oncologist and pulmonologist is from $ 550.

All diagnosis takes three to five business days. The time of diagnosis and initiation of treatment at the center Isramedic is in 7-14 days faster than in any hospital in Israel. We understand like no other, how expensive time is (literally and figuratively) to our patients.

For patients with the fourth stage we have provided an opportunity not to spend money and to be diagnosed at an abbreviated program (revision of pathology, blood tests, consulting oncologist), the cost of which will be about $ 1,500. In this case, our doctors will rely on the diagnostic results of an earlier place of residence (CT, ultrasound, etc.).

Treatment options for lung cancer in Israel, depending on the stage

Stage 1

To identify the tumor at an early stage is rarely possible due to the asymptomatic course of the disease. In Israel, the following methods are used for the treatment of lung cancer:

• Lobectomy (removal of the lobe of the lung) or pneumonectomy (removal of the entire body). The latter is used only in extreme cases when there is a guarantee that the body of the patient can receive enough oxygen from one lung. Lobectomy can be performed using a surgical system Da Vinci.

In the surgical treatment of lung cancer in Israel, the price can range from $ 20,000.

Radiation therapy acts by means of ionizing radiation to which the cancerous cells have an increased sensitivity. Under its influence in tumor cells is developed a significant number of mutations that lead to death. In most cases is use thed external radiation therapy (IGRT). The course may include from 30 to 36 procedures for 6-7 weeks. Also in Assuta Hospital and other hospitals has already used an innovative method of IMRT - radiotherapy with modulated intensity.

Price course of radiotherapy in Israel depends on the number of fields. The cost of one field begins from $ 200.

Radiosurgery is applied in the first and second stages, if the operation cannot be performed for health reasons. It helps to destroy the tumor and metastases by means of high-precision photon radiation without harming healthy tissue.

Restoring after radiation therapy and chemotherapy is faster using the drug and non-pharmaceutical products to improve blood parameters.

Radiofrequency ablation means an alternative method to surgery in the early stages of lung. In tumor is injected the needle under CT. The needle is passed through the electrical energy which causes heating of tissue, cancer cell death and closing small vessels of the tumor.

It is performed under anesthesia. It is no less effective than surgery. Ablation is used in cases when for health reasons it is impossible to perform an operation or radiotherapy or radiosurgery. Usually are performed 3-5 courses, the price of each session is about $ 12,000.

Stage 2

Surgery, then chemotherapy are used to reduce the risk of relapse.

The cost of one course of chemotherapy begins from $ 3,000

The required number of courses is determined by physicians in each case, but usually the number is at least four courses.

Stage 3

Comprehensive treatment is conducted:

• Radiation therapy in conjunction with chemotherapy to reduce the tumor and as a preparation for surgery;
• Surgical intervention.
• In order to apply palliative radio and chemotherapy;
• Also is used such method as a biological therapy "targeted drugs" that attacks cancer cells without harming healthy ones. It is considered a safe and effective form of treatment. It applies particularly in cases where conventional chemotherapy is not effective;
• Brachytherapy - Enter doses of radioactive material directly into the tumor, or near it, using a bronchoscope. It is used when surgery is contraindicated. It allows you to stop the growth and reduce the size of the tumor, and in 10-15% of cases - to achieve long-term remission;
• Laser therapy;
• Cryotherapy - a procedure similar to radiofrequency ablation, but in this case is used very cold solution to freeze the tumor;
• Photodynamic therapy - an innovative method of treatment of lung cancer, based on the jurisdiction of the body of special substances that are absorbed by cancer cells, and irradiated with light of a particular wavelength, the activating substance is absorbed by cells and destroys the cancer cells.

Price of treatment of lung cancer in Israel