Discover the Best Clinics and Costs for Targeted therapy in Israel 2024
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Stanislav
• Stomach cancer
Belarus
Jan 31, 2024
Olena Holovska
• Adenocarcinoma
Ukraine
Nov 25, 2023
Ivanka
• Pancreatic cancer
Norway
Oct 3, 2023
Anna
• Pancreatic cancer
Cyprus
May 3, 2023
Людмила
• Sarcoma
Ukraine
Oct 31, 2022
Екатерина
• Stomach cancer
Belarus
Jun 1, 2022
Марія
• Stomach cancer
Czech Republic
Apr 2, 2020
Anonymous
• Melanoma
Israel
Mar 6, 2020
Ивелина
• Consultation with an oncologist
Bulgaria
Feb 28, 2020
Айнаша
• Leiomyosarkoma
Kazakhstan
Dec 6, 2019
Targeted therapy Overview in Israel
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This therapy uses radioactive particles to kill cancer cells, offering precise, effective treatment with fewer side effects.
- Bookimed services are free for patients.
- No extra fees, Pay only according to the clinic's bills.
- The price for medical services is the same as going directly to the clinic.
- Exclusive discounts can be provided for Bookimed patients.
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Day 1: Arrival
- Arrive in the country for targeted therapy.
- Settle into your accommodation (not included).
Day 2: Pre-Operation Stage
- Meet with oncology specialist for consultation.
- Complete blood count with cancer markers and a proteinogram.
- Additional tests as suggested by the specialist.
Day 3: Targeted Therapy
- Arrival at the clinic for Targeted therapy.
- The procedure specifics will be explained before starting.
- The process can take anywhere from 1 to 3 hours.
- Local or no anesthesia will be used.
Day 4: Post-Operation Stage
- Stay in the clinic for post-procedure observation.
- On medical advice, the patient can leave the clinic.
Week 1-2: Rehabilitation
- Regular follow-ups with the oncology specialist.
- Return to work as suggested by the specialist.
- Gradual return to other activities.
- Sport activities should be resumed after 2 weeks.
Please note that each patient"s case is individual and can vary.
What patients like:
- Cost. The Targeted therapy cost in Israel ranges from 1000$ to 26610$. This is reasonable compared to the average price in other countries which can reach up to $50,000.
- Doctor’s professionalism. Patients appreciate the high level of doctors' expertise in Israel. They hold international certificates and memberships in renowned organizations.
- Service level. Excellent patient care and top-notch medical services are also highly valued.
- Targeted therapy efficacy. Modern techniques used in Israel have shown impressive results, enhancing patients' trust in the therapy.
- Logistics. Patients like the streamlined process from diagnosis to treatment, making their journey smoother.
What patients don't like:
- Waiting time. Some patients have reported long waiting times, which can be stressful during such a critical period.
- Communication barriers. Language can sometimes be a challenge, especially for international patients.
- Additional costs. Unexpected additional costs can be a concern for some patients.
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You can send us any of these diagnostic results: PET/CT, Biopsy, Genetic screening, Tumor Marker Blood Test, etc. The doctor will analyze the type of cancer cells, presence of specific gene mutations, levels of tumor markers, and the extent of cancer spread.
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What is important for patients to know about targeted therapy?
- It is effective even in the late stages of the disease and in cases where other methods do not help.
- Targeted therapies are easier than chemotherapy because they only work on cancer cells.
- To determine the feasibility of targeted therapy, it is necessary to conduct an immunohistochemical study of the tumor. It will determine the presence of genetic mutations and hormone receptors that are sensitive to targeted drugs.
- There are more than 70 targeted drugs, less than 20 are registered in the CIS countries. Abroad, thanks to a large selection of drugs, it is possible to undergo treatment that is most effective in a particular case.
- It is not necessary to stay abroad for such treatment. Medicines can be bought at a medical center abroad and taken at home according to the scheme that the doctor determines.
Bookimed has collected clinics around the world where targeted therapy is available. Hospitals are presented in a ranking based on the choice of our patients. Leave a request on the site, and the coordinating doctor will contact you. He will answer your questions about treatment, orient you on the cost of 1 course of targeted therapy. Together with him, you will choose the best medical center for your case..
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Oncologists of Sourasky Oncology Department apply targeted therapy for cancer treatment. It is alternative to chemotherapy for treatment skin, blood, stomach, lung, kidney, prostate cancers. Specialists administer medications in a patient’s organism. They detect malignant cells and destroys them, stop their division and help the immune system to ‘recognize’ cancer.
Oncologists appoint targeted therapy only after a complete examination of a patient. The main advantage of this therapy compared to chemo is that it does not affect healthy cells, only cancer affected ones. Targeted therapy also causes fewer side effects. It does not require hospitalization or additional treatment options.
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Doctors of Assuta Medical Center apply a wide range of treatment options. Among them is targeted therapy. It is an innovative therapy which is used instead of chemotherapy and surgery. Targeted therapy supposes the administration of drugs into a patient’s organism through the veins. Doctors conduct this procedure on an outpatient basis.
Inserted medications find the malignant cells and stop their development. After a while, these cells die. If chemotherapy inhibits both healthy and malignant cells, targeted therapy does only cancer. So this treatment option is safer for a patient and does not cause severe side effects.
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Rambam Hospital is one of the greatest medical centers in Israel. Thousands of international patients visit the medical center every year. It offers more than 1,000 beds for inpatients. It is necessary to mention that the Rambam medical team includes leading Israeli specialists – professors and doctors, some of whom were even awarded the Nobel Prize. Up-to-date equipment and advanced technologies allow these high-level specialists to refine and develop in various realms of medicine.
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Hadassah Medical Center is a state multi-specialty medical center located in Jerusalem, Israel. The strongest specialties are neurosurgery, orthopedics, oncology, and hematology oncology. Every year, over 150 Hadassah doctors are included in the TOP of the best doctors by Forbes magazine. Hadassah Medical Center serves both adults and children. 1,000,000 patients choose Hadassah Medical Center to get medical care every year. Patients from CIS, Europe & Commonwealth and Arab League States visit the clinic most often. In 2017, Melania Trump, former First Lady of the USA, visited Hadassah Medical Center as a leading Israeli hospital.
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Sheba Medical Center is one of the best hospitals in Israel and in the world. Newsweek International Magazine ranked Sheba Hospital in TOP 10 world's hospital in 2020. The hospital covers 1,990 specialties and over 1,500,000 patients all around the world visit Sheba Hospital for treatment every year.
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Shaare Zedek Medical Center is number one hospital in Jerusalem. It was established more than a hundred years ago but is continuously evolving and expanding even now. The statistics says that the hospital takes over 250,000 patients annually. Everyone who refers to Shaare Zedek Medical Center will be surely treated by highly-qualified specialists and within comfortable and warm atmosphere. This Clinic works in numerous directions and has the most popular Maternity Department in the country.
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FAQ about Targeted therapy in Israel
Targeted therapy: what is it and how does it work?
Targeted therapy (targeted therapy, molecular targeted therapy, molecular targeted therapy) is a medical treatment of cancer using drugs that act specifically on cancer cells and do not harm healthy tissues.
Doctors may prescribe it as the main method of treatment or in combination with other procedures - surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
How targeted therapy works in oncology
The principle of operation of a targeted drug depends on its type. The American Cancer Society identifies the following goals for targeted therapy:
- block chemical signals that stimulate the growth and division of cancer cells;
- change the proteins of cancer cells in such a way that the cells die;
- prevent the appearance of new blood vessels that feed the tumor;
- activate the immune system so that it recognizes and destroys tumors on its own;
- deliver substances to cancer cells that will destroy them.
What are the types of targeted therapy?
Depending on the active substance that is part of the drug, the Canadian Cancer Society distinguishes the following types of molecular targeted therapy:
Monoclonal antibodies
When entering the body, monoclonal antibodies find cancer cells, attach to the shell and trigger a self-destruction mechanism in them.
Monoclonal antibodies also increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy and radiation therapy - they help chemotherapy drugs and radiation to penetrate into the cancer cell and destroy it.
The names of all drugs containing monoclonal antibodies end in “mab” (for example, Pembrolizumab, Trastuzumab, Rituximab, etc.).
Interesting to know:
Monoclonal antibodies are also used in immunotherapy, because they activate the immune system and it begins to destroy the tumor on its own.
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors block the signaling of a cancer cell that causes it to grow.
The name of such drugs ends with “nib” (Imatinib, Gefitinib, etc.)
Apoptosis-inducing drugs
Such drugs activate signals in cancer cells that cause them to die.
Apoptosis-inducing drugs include Oblimersen, Bortezomib, Olaparib.
Angiogenesis inhibitors
They prevent the development of new blood vessels that feed the tumor.
Angiogenesis inhibitors include Sunitinib, Bevacizumab, and Thalidomide.
mTOR inhibitors
The substance blocks a protein that is responsible for the growth and division of cancer cells.
Medications based on mTOR inhibitors - Everolimus, Temsirolimus.
Hormonal medications
Hormone therapy is a subspecies of targeted therapy. It prevents hormones (estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone) from binding to receptors that help cancer cells grow. Due to this, the tumor dies.
How can the treatment take place and how long does it take?
Selection of the drug
To select a targeted therapy drug and determine the duration of treatment, the doctor prescribes an immunohistochemical study - an analysis of tumor tissue obtained by biopsy. It allows you to determine the type of cancer cells and identify genetic mutations and proteins that are targets for targeted drugs.
If the patient has already taken the material, it is necessary to bring blocks and glasses with you to the clinic. Doctors will review them and the procedure will not have to be repeated.
A unique test to select the most effective drug
The FoundationOne tumor test is available at the Ichilov and Assuta Clinic (Israel) and the Anadolu Medical Center (Turkey). It allows you to determine which target drug the tumor is most sensitive to. This test requires special laboratory equipment and doctor's qualifications, therefore it is available only in some clinics around the world.
Taking medication
Targeted therapy is inpatient or outpatient, depending on the general condition of the patient and the need for additional treatment. At the same time, it is not necessary to stay in the country in which you were selected and prescribed the drug. You can buy medicine, return home and take it according to the prescribed regimen in your place of residence.
Duration of treatment
The duration of 1 course of targeted therapy is individual. On average, it is 2 weeks. The doctor determines the number of courses individually for each patient. This is influenced by the diagnosis, general health, disease and body response to drugs.
Can there be side effects?
Because targeted drugs target cancer cells, this treatment is easier than chemotherapy. However, there is a risk of certain complications. The American Cancer Society lists them as:
- rash;
- capillary damage;
- dryness, redness, itching of the skin and eyes;
- increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight and slow regeneration;
- thinning hair and slowing down their growth;
- high blood pressure;
- coagulation disorders;
- puffiness;
- disorders of the digestive system, thyroid gland, liver, kidneys;
- fatigue;
- headache;
- shortness of breath and other breathing problems;
- cough.
How is the price of targeted therapy in oncology formed?
The price of targeted therapy depends on:
- the prescribed drug and its dosage;
- duration of treatment (number of courses);
- selected country and clinic.
In our catalog, in the cards of clinics, the price is indicated for 1 course of treatment with targeted drugs. The required number of courses is determined by the attending physician based on the diagnostic results. Therefore, you can find out the final cost of targeted therapy after the doctor gets acquainted with the diagnosis and the results of the examination.
How to arrange treatment?
Leave a request on our website, and a Bookimed coordinating doctor will contact you at a convenient time for you. He will talk about the features of the technique, orient on the cost. Together with the coordinating doctor, you will select the best medical center for your case.
Our care department will help you arrange your travel for treatment and will stay in touch with you from the moment you contact us and even after you return home.
You do not pay for Bookimed services.
21 Recent Targeted therapy Reviews in Israel: Check Real Patient Experience
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