Treatment of lung cancer in Israel involves the use of latest technologies. Special institutions have been created for the treatment of cancer patients in different stages progression of the disease. To influence malignant tumor The following principles apply in this country:
- An integrated approach to research issues, taking into account the opinions of different doctors.
- Determination of treatment tactics depending on the specifics of the tumor and the involvement of other tissues in the process.
- Combination in various ways impact.
- If possible, use low-traumatic endoscopic and organ-preserving operations.
Treatment methods for lung cancer in Israel
- surgical method,
- chemotherapy,
- irradiation,
- palliative effect.
Surgery
This method is recognized by oncologists as one of the most effective in treating cancer. respiratory system. When a disease is detected on initial stages allows you to cure the disease forever. But according to statistics, only 30% of patients qualify surgery, since cancer is often detected later late stages.
Lung cancer is treated in Israel surgical method and if malignant cells have spread beyond the lung. For many Israeli oncologists There are some experiences in influencing this situation, but surgery is often prescribed in conjunction with taking anti-cancer drugs.
Depending on the location of the tumor, the following is prescribed:
- Wedge resection (a small area containing the tumor is eliminated, along with a certain amount of healthy tissue).
- Pneumonectomy (removal of the entire lung).
- Lobectomy (removal of part of the respiratory organ).
Chemotherapy
Treatment of lung cancer in Israel with chemotherapy is carried out with cytostatics and other antitumor drugs. Because many medications affect other organs, testing is done before the procedure to see how well these systems are working.
Intravenous chemotherapy is performed in a clinic setting. Before the procedure, tests are taken to monitor the occurrence of side effects.
Chemotherapy allows you to:
- reduce the risk of relapse;
- reduce the size of the tumor;
- use this type treatment together with radiation;
- alleviate the condition.
- cisplatin,
- vinorelbine,
- paclitaxel,
- docetaxel.
Irradiation
Radiation exposure is relevant for any type of lung cancer. Use before irradiation surgical method removal of tumors and cytostatics increases the possibility favorable outcome diseases. In Israel, internal irradiation techniques are often used for treatment. This may include endobronchial therapy and brachytherapy.
Treatment is carried out using bronchoscopy. The peculiarity is that the radiation source is introduced into the respiratory organ through a special tube. The main task of such an impact is to reduce the volume of education, which puts pressure on Airways and leads to disruption of the breathing process.
In the initial stages, one course is enough, but to prevent the recurrence of oncology, 2-3 procedures are more often prescribed. For treatment they are used local anesthesia And sedatives. The bronchoscope is inserted through the nose or mouth.
In Israel, radical radiation therapy can also be prescribed. It is relevant if:
- Surgery is not possible due to heart failure or chronic diseases.
- The cancer has reached stage 3, and the tumor is located close to the heart.
- Education is in a hard to reach place.
- 1 session,
- 2 procedures with rest per week,
- a two-week course.
Palliative care
Since lung cancer goes undetected for a long time and is detected on late stages, is appointed palliative care. She ends up in hospices that operate at Israeli clinics. The main goal is to improve the standard of living of patients and to prolong it. To do this, doctors reduce the severity of symptoms, stop painful sensations, provide psychological assistance, carry out detoxification manipulations.
Which Israeli clinics treat lung cancer?
Lung cancer in Israel is treated in oncology centers operating at:
- . This is one of the main centers for cancer treatment. It has an advanced pulmonology unit, JCI accreditation. You can also get an appointment with a Russian-speaking specialist.
- . This is the only cancer center in Europe and the Middle East that has signed an agreement with the American cancer center MD Anderson. The treatment is carried out by leading Israeli doctors, for example, Professor Alon Elin, thoracic surgeon Alon Ben-Nun.
- Honey. center named after Souraski. This is the main one public hospital, receiving more than 400,000 local residents and the same number of patients from abroad.
- . He is nominated for Nobel Prize. Popular among residents of different countries due to the use of the latest developments in the treatment of lung cancer.
- MC Meir. This center uses a unique Novalis linear accelerator and a respiratory gating system. Treatment is carried out under the guidance of Dr. Maya Gottfried.
Cost of cancer treatment in Israel
Prices for lung cancer treatment in Israel are determined taking into account the qualifications of the staff and the equipment of the center. They are 20-40% lower than in the USA. Thanks to the use of new endoscopic methods and radiotherapy, the recovery course takes less time. The cost of services is controlled by state level. Therefore, the correct distribution of prices occurs.
Approximate prices for procedures:
- radiotherapy – $2000,
- lung removal - $25,000,
- chemotherapy - $3000,
- consultation with an oncologist-pulmonologist $550,
- mediastinoscopy - $9000.
- radiofrequency ablation - $12,000.
The unfavorable environmental situation in the world, the development of a large number of viruses, the mass promotion of smoking - all this affects the rapid growth of many diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract (bronchi, trachea).
Lung diagnostics in Israel
Pulmonology departments in Israel are equipped with the latest and most modern equipment, which allows for the most accurate diagnosis of patients, which includes:
- X-ray methods- diffusion (carried out if emphysema or fibrosis of the pulmonary parenchyma is suspected), spirometry (to study bronchial asthma or COPD - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), lung scanning (allows you to determine the state of blood flow and ventilation of the lungs), from $70;
- Bronchoscopy- invasive examination of the bronchi and trachea, which is carried out under local anesthesia using an endoscope. It is carried out if there is a suspicion of the formation of a malignant tumor, tuberculosis or the presence of foreign objects. Also used to eliminate foreign body from the body, with a lung abscess or bronchiectasis, from $4000;
- Biopsy- a painless procedure that is performed during bronchoscopy for further histological examination, from $1900;
- CT scan- it is used to monitor the treatment of lung diseases, measure breathing volume or analyze lung density, $620;
- Positron emission tomography- carried out to identify oncological diseases lungs and respiratory tract in the early stages of their development or to monitor ongoing treatment, $1,650;
Lung treatment in Israel
In the pulmonology departments the following is carried out:
- treatment of COPD and chronic bronchitis;
- , as well as bronchial asthma varying degrees severity (infectious-related, atypical);
- treatment of inflammation of the larynx and lungs (pneumonia);
- treatment of dyskinesia (disorder) of the trachea and large bronchi;
- , from $20,000;
- treatment of chronic respiratory infections and etc.
Treatment of the lungs and respiratory tract in Israel is carried out using both conservative methods and the latest techniques. Regardless of the treatment method used, the doctors of the departments allow the patient to return normal breathing, as well as relieve him from attacks and exacerbations of the disease.
Treatment in Israel of the lungs and respiratory tract includes:
- Photodynamic and laser photodestruction;
- Cyber knife is a non-invasive treatment method that is an alternative to surgery in the treatment of the lungs and airways, as well as in the treatment of lung cancer in Israel. The essence of the treatment is the effect of a high dose of radiation beams on sore spot or tumor.
- Organ-preserving methods;
- Endoscopic methods;
- Videothoracoscopic methods;
- Extracorporeal methods;
In 35% of patients coming for lung cancer treatment in Israel, to the Top Ichilov clinic, it turns out that the diagnosis at home was made incorrectly.
Surgical treatment of lung oncology in Israel is carried out using organ-saving operations. Their goal is to maximize save healthy tissue lungs and prevent a deterioration in the patient’s quality of life.
As part of a team of specialists involved in the treatment of a patient who has applied for tumors in the lung, includes:
- – Professor I. Ben-Dov, Dr. I. Schwartz;
- thoracic surgeon – Professor J. Paz;
- oncologist-chemotherapist - Professor O. Merimsky and other specialists.
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Lung cancer screening program in Top Ikhilov
On the picture: surgery department Ichilov clinics
First day – Initial examination of the patient
On initial appointment the patient is examined and consulted, taking an anamnesis in Hebrew, preparation of medical documents, issuing referrals for tests and instrumental studies Dr. I. Molchanov. Tissue samples on slides and/or paraffin blocks are immediately sent to the laboratory for revision.
*The patient must bring with him to Israel medical document, identifying the slides/blocks.
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Day two – Diagnostic procedures
Laboratory studies are carried out to determine the function internal organs, identifying the disease and staging accurate diagnosis . With the help of a medical coordinator-translator, the patient undergoes the following tests:
- Detailed clinical and biochemical tests blood.
- Analysis of urine.
- Blood test for tumor markers.
- PET-CT.
Third day - Prescription of the treatment protocol
Summing up the results of the survey and drawing up a plan cancer treatment in Israel carried out by specialist doctors:
- oncologist-chemotherapist - Professor O. Merimsky.
- thoracic surgeon-oncologist - Professor J. Paz;
- Radiation oncologist - Dr. D. Maciejewski;
The final consultation with Dr. I. Molchanov is devoted to summing up the results of the examination and issuing prescriptions according to the treatment protocol.
Day four - Beginning of treatment according to the protocol of Professor Merimsky
Cost of the lung cancer diagnostic program in Israel: $3345.
How to get to a lung cancer diagnosis in Top Ikhilov?
- Call Top Ichilov right now on the Russian number +7-495-7773802 (your call will be automatically and free of charge transferred to a Russian-speaking doctor-consultant in Israel).
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How does lung cancer treatment in Israel differ from treatment in the CIS countries?
- Accurate diagnosis. In 35% of patients diagnosed with lung oncology who come to Israel from the CIS countries, the diagnosis is not confirmed. This happens for the following reasons:
- Available the neoplasm is benign and is subject to a completely different treatment in Israel.
- The neoplasm is malignant, but the type of cancer cells was determined incorrectly, which led to the erroneous prescription of chemotherapy drugs.
- In some cases, the material on the basis of which the diagnosis was made in the CIS countries is mistakenly taken from another patient.
- The stage and extent of cancer has been incorrectly determined.
- Use of PET-CT for diagnosing lung cancer. Positron emission tomography (PET) combined with computed tomography (CT) is routine in Israel diagnostic procedure, used everywhere. Using PET-CT, it is possible to recognize a malignant tumor at the stage of its formation. This method also allows you to detect metastases and determine their location.
- Treatment based on genetic mutations. In Israel, lung cancer is tested for mutations in the EGFR, KRAS, and ALK genes. This allows you to select biological drugs, effective against tumors of this type. Biological treatment more efficient and has fewer side effects than chemotherapy.
- Individual approach to treatment. In the treatment of lung cancer Israeli doctor can deviate from one treatment protocol and combine several protocols, taking into account the characteristics of the patient and the course of the disease.
- Consultations with doctors all over the world. When making important decisions, an Israeli specialist usually consults with colleagues, including doctors of related specialties. If necessary, he can seek advice from doctors from other Western countries.
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Treatment of lung cancer in Israel
If you have been diagnosed with lung oncology", the doctor will determine the optimal therapeutic tactics, considering:
- stage and type of lung cancer;
- related lung diseases (Chronical bronchitis or );
- possible side effects treatment;
- general patient's health condition.
Surgery for lung cancer
Thoracic oncologist surgeon Top Ichilov Professor J. Paz uses the most modern and personalized lung surgery techniques, including minimally invasive surgical interventions.
Like all things, operations for lung cancer are most successful when performed by specialists with extensive experience in this field.
Surgery is rarely used for treatment small cell lung cancer because this type of cancer spreads quickly to other organs and tissues and is not often found in early stages when the process is limited to the lungs.
The most common types of operations in the treatment of lung cancer at the Top Ichilov Medical Center:
- Wedge resection— deleting a sector lung tissue with a tumor.
- Lobectomy - removal of a lobe of the lung affected by cancer.
- Segmentectomy or segmental resection- removal of the segment or part of the lobe in which the cancer is located.
- Pneumonectomy - removal of the entire lung.
- Resection of part of the bronchus.
In addition, they are often removed during surgery The lymph nodes for further microscopic study. This will help doctors decide whether to further treatment after operation.
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Other types of surgical interventions
Sometimes surgery is necessary to correct problems caused by the lung cancer itself or complications of its treatment. In such cases the following may apply:
- Laser surgery, to open the airways.
- Placement of intrabrachial stents, to keep the airways open.
- Cryosurgery to freeze and destroy cancerous tissue.
- Drainage placement to drain accumulated pleural fluid.
The treatment protocol for lung cancer often combines several methods - surgery and chemotherapy, surgery and radiation, and other combinations.
Chemotherapy or radiation therapy may be assigned:
- before surgery to reduce the size of the tumor;
- after surgery to destroy circulating cancer cells that may remain in the body.
Radiation therapy in the presence of a lung tumor
New methods radiation therapy
and the skills of our doctors allow us to achieve maximum effect from cancer treatment, ensuring the concentration of rays in the tumor with the least damage to healthy cells.
Radiation therapy may be combined with chemotherapy and/or surgery.
The following methods are used to treat lung cancer in Israel:
- 3D conformal radiation therapy. The combination of several radiation beams coming from different sources significantly reduces the radiation load on surrounding tissues, creating the maximum effect at the design point.
- Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). The method of irradiation, before which a simulation is carried out (compiling a three-dimensional model of the tumor) and irradiation is carried out taking into account the specific shape of the tumor.
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Chemotherapy
Top Ichilov offers the most modern and. Chemotherapy is often the main treatment for non-small cell lung cancer or advanced cancer.
About 60 different chemotherapy drugs can be used for lung cancer. Their choice depends on the type of tumor, stage of the disease and other factors. The most commonly used drugs are cisplatin, docetaxel, gemcitabine, carboplatin, and vinorelbine.
At small cell cancer lung chemotherapy(in combination with radiotherapy) is used even in the early stages of the disease. In advanced stages of non-small cell lung cancer, chemotherapy is often the mainstay of treatment and significantly improves patient survival and quality of life.
At non-small cell cancer lungs, adjuvant chemotherapy is used after surgery to destroy tumor micrometastases. According to statistics, on Stages 2-3 cancer lung, such chemotherapy increases the 5-year survival rate of patients by 5%.
Neoadjuvant therapy applied before surgery. Its goal is to reduce the size of the tumor so that it is easier to remove.
Typically, the patient is prescribed a combination of several drugs, which are administered through a dropper or prescribed in tablet form. For lung cancer, intravenous drip administration of drugs is often performed. The drugs are administered in courses. After each course, a break is taken for 2-3 weeks to allow the patient’s body to recover. The dosage of drugs is selected individually for each patient.
Targeted therapy for lung cancer
Top Ichilov is one of several cancer centers in the country that is able to offer you targeted therapy as part of the treatment of certain types of lung cancer.
These innovative drugs stop the growth of cancer cells by interacting with specific proteins and receptors in blood vessels, supplying blood to the tumor.
Photodynamic therapy
Injected into the patient's body photosensitive Chemical substance , which is absorbed cancer cells more than healthy. The drug is activated by a laser, which destroys cancer cells.
This type of therapy is usually used for small tumors or to reduce cancer symptoms.
The clinic guarantees high quality lung cancer treatment, since the Top Ichilov Medical Center employs the best and most experienced specialists in Israel, true professionals who will do everything possible for your recovery.
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To Israel for medical care Lung treatment is sought by people who truly care about their health and want to be sure that it will be in good hands.
Israeli pulmonology departments employ only qualified specialists with extensive clinical experience treatment various diseases and possessing the most advanced techniques. High-tech equipment allows for accurate diagnostics pulmonary disease and apply the most effective tactics.
That is why lung treatment in Israel successfully eliminates even the most severe pathologies using the most gentle methods. Israeli pulmonology shows impressive results in the fight against diseases of the respiratory system, such as sarcoidosis, pleurisy, obstructive bronchitis, oncology and various processes accompanied structural changes lung tissue and respiratory failure.
Diagnosis of lung pathology in Israel
For precise definition state of the patient’s health, the country’s medical centers always carry out a full diagnosis of the human body, which allows doctors to collect all the necessary data and prescribe correct treatment, taking into account all the changes and characteristics of the patient’s body. For any examination in Israel, several stages and components can be distinguished.
- Consultation with a qualified specialist in the field - an experienced pulmonologist examines the patient and collects a detailed medical history. To do this, he asks leading questions that need to be answered as completely and truthfully as possible.
- Laboratory research - this group combines all methods that involve working with biological fluids and discharge, carried out in a laboratory. The patient undergoes a comprehensive examination of blood (detailed analysis, biochemistry, tests for tumor markers), urine and sputum.
- Instrumental diagnostics– involves examining the patient using special devices. This includes radiography, CT scan, bronchoscopy and biopsy.
A comprehensive examination in Israeli medical centers for the presence of lung diseases takes no more than four days, but the results of some laboratory research you must wait up to two weeks. All diagnostic procedures are carried out using the most modern equipment and using the latest tools, which eliminates the influence of the human factor, negating the possibility of error.
Treatment methods practiced by pulmonologists
The choice of treatment method in Israel directly depends on the nature of the identified disease. Doctors often use A complex approach, combining methods to achieve best effect.
For lung cancer
Most effective technique Treatment for lung cancer is surgery. Israeli pulmonary oncologists prefer minimally invasive techniques that allow preserving the largest amount of healthy tissue and also avoiding significant cosmetic defects.
To treat stage 3-4 lung cancer with metastases, targeted chemotherapy, radiosurgery and laser irradiation. Exactly these innovative techniques increase the effectiveness of surgical intervention.
Radiation therapy is also actively used by oncologists in the treatment of metastatic lung cancer. Modern devices allow precise irradiation of a tumor without affecting healthy tissue, reducing the number of side effects and the burden on the body.
