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Discover the Best Clinics and Costs for Targeted therapy in Switzerland 2024

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While Targeted therapy treatment offers are not be available in Switzerland, we've selected the TOP offers based on feedback from Bookimed patients.

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Israel, Tel Aviv
Clinical oncologist - Ari Raphael
17 years of experience
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  • Extensive oncology expertise since 2007, Dr. Ari Raphael specializes in clinical trials, liquid biopsy, and intratumoral injections, with publications on Pubmed.
  • International recognition with training in POCUS ultrasound and innovation, memberships in ESMO, IASLC, and other professional associations.
  • Inclusive KADCYLA treatment offer for HER2+ breast cancer includes hospitalization, transfer, and stays in both hospital and hotel for 1 day each.
  • Highly reputable clinic, Sourasky Medical Center is among the top 10 for medical tourists, with a 90% oncology success rate and over 400,000 patients annually.
  • Comprehensive support with prompt appointments, emergency access, and medical tourism department assistance for translations and support.
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Spain, Barcelona
Clinical oncologist - Joan Carles Galceran
37 years of experience
  • Over 35 years of experience with Dr. Joan Carles Galceran, a highly skilled Onco-Urologist renowned for his expertise since 1987.
  • Adherence to international guidelines from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (USA) for Targeted therapy (1 dose).
  • State-of-the-art medical technology and cutting-edge treatment methods at Centro Médico Teknon, ensuring top-tier medical services.
  • Comprehensive offer including Complete blood count with cancer markers and a proteinogram, without the need for an extended hospital stay.
  • Global recognition with Centro Médico Teknon, attracting celebrities and athletes, indicative of the clinic's high standards in patient care and medical excellence.
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4.7
Package price
$13321
Turkey, Istanbul
Neurosurgeon - Zafer Orkun Toktas
15 years of experience
  • Extensive Experience: Dr. Zafer Orkun Toktas has been a neurosurgeon since 2009, with years of expertise in renowned Istanbul hospitals.
  • Reputable Clinic: Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, part of the Memorial Healthcare Group, is JCI certified, ensuring international standards of care.
  • High Success in Specialties: The hospital boasts a 99.5% success rate for liver transplants and 65% for in vitro fertilization, indicating top-tier medical services.
  • Inclusive Offer: The Lu-177 Treatment includes a doctor's consultation, individual chamber for privacy, and VIP transfer for patient comfort.
  • No Extended Stay Required: The treatment requires no hospital or hotel stay, making it a convenient option for patients seeking efficient care.
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4.6
Package price
$6000
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Targeted therapy Overview in Switzerland

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Surgery Time - 4 hours
Stay in the country - 2 days
Rehabilitation - 1 day
Anesthesia - Local anesthesia
Requests processed - 46119
Bookimed fees - $0
Types of Targeted therapy
  • This therapy uses radioactive particles to kill cancer cells, offering precise, effective treatment with fewer side effects.

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Step-by-Step Roadmap

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.

How Much Does Targeted therapy Cost in Switzerland? Find Out Now

updated 3/26/2024
The average price of Targeted therapy in Switzerland is $7550, the minimum price is $6000, and the maximum price is $12000.
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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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Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
KADCYLA for treating HER2+ early breast cancer or HER2+ metastatic breast cancer.
4.4 Good 135 reviews
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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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Discover the Best Targeted therapy Clinics in Switzerland: 1 Verified Option and Prices
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Genolier Hospital
Switzerland, Genolier
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Clinique de Genolier is the largest multidisciplinary private hospital in Switzerland. It was founded in 1972. The Clinic has 120 beds and employs 140 doctors. The Clinic has received a strong reputation in radiation oncology, orthopedics, digestive surgery, neurology, cardiology, etc.

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FAQ about Targeted therapy in Switzerland

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.

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Targeted therapy Bookimed Medical Advisory Board expert

Doctor Yesim Yildirim is an oncologist certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO). Affiliated with numerous hospitals in the United States and Turkey, including the University of Maryland Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital and Memorial Sisli Hospital. She has over 20 years of experience and has a special interest in preventive medicine, diabetes, and hypertension. Holds an MBA in Healthcare Management and shares her expertise with Bookimed from 2022.

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