When it comes to oncological diseases, time is always a very important factor: the sooner treatment begins, the better the results can be achieved. Treatment of basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma in Israel is carried out using advanced techniques and the latest medications that have already proven their effectiveness. All diagnostic and therapeutic procedures at the Ichilov clinic are performed by the best specialists, and the medical equipment meets the most modern standards, ensuring high-quality diagnosis and treatment.
Treatment methods for basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma in Israel
The methods used in the treatment of basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma are diverse. At the Ichilov clinic, doctors develop an individual treatment program for each patient, as it is known that even with identical diagnoses, the response to treatment can vary significantly between two different patients. However, you can be assured that treatment will be conducted only in accordance with international standards, and the methods of treating basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma in Israel are recognized as the best in most civilized countries.
Chemotherapy. Treatment with cytostatic drugs is used in conjunction with other therapeutic methods or in cases where surgical removal of the tumour is not possible. There are topical medications in the form of ointments and lotions. With their help, local chemotherapy is performed: the drug is applied to the affected area and destroys cancer cells. In the presence of metastases or after surgery to prevent recurrence, systemic chemotherapy is more effective. In this case, the drug is administered intravenously or orally. It can be used in combination with other methods.
Radiation therapy. Most effective when the tumour is detected early. Brachytherapy is a type of radiation therapy where contact between the source of radioactive radiation and the tumour is necessary. To ensure that the radiation destroys the tumour cells, the source is injected into the formation.
Cryodestruction. A method in which tumour cells are destroyed by exposure to extremely low temperatures (up to 200 degrees below zero). It does not require anesthesia, excludes bleeding, and the procedure lasts only a few minutes.
Curettage and electrocautery. The formation is scraped with a sharp instrument and then the edges and bottom of the wound are cauterized with an electrode. This is usually prescribed for small localized tumours.
Mohs micrographic surgery. During the surgery, each slice is examined under a microscope, and histological analysis of the tissues is conducted until the absence of cancer cells is confirmed in the next slice. This way, maximum intact tissue is preserved. The effectiveness is very high, and the risk of recurrence is about 1%. The cosmetic defect after such surgery is minimal.
Diagnosis of basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma in Israel
All diagnostic procedures at the Ichilov clinic take only three days.
First day
On this day, the patient arrives at the clinic accompanied by a representative of Ichilov who speaks the patient's native language. At the clinic, they will have an initial consultation and examination by an oncologist. As a result, the doctor will decide what diagnostic procedures are necessary for a complete understanding of the disease and the selection of the most appropriate treatment scheme.
Second day
The patient undergoes examination. This includes:
- clinical and biochemical blood tests;
- biopsy of the formation with histological examination of the biopsy – to determine the presence of atypical cells, which will allow assessing their malignancy;
- imaging methods: CT, MRI, PET-CT – to determine secondary foci.
Third day
After all test results are obtained, a council is convened, which includes several specialists from different fields. They decide on the treatment plan together – this ensures maximum objectivity in the prescribed treatment.
Treatment of basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma in Israel: prices
For a patient who has decided to undergo treatment of basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma in Israel, the cost of the entire necessary treatment will be known after the consultation, but it is worth noting that it will definitely be lower than in Western European or American clinics. And the difference is usually significant – about 30-50%. Moreover, payment is made only after the medical services are provided, not in advance.
What are the advantages of treating basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma at the Ichilov clinic
- Quick and accurate diagnosis of basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma in Israel, which takes very little time and allows treatment to begin as soon as possible.
- Only the best specialists and the use of gentle treatment methods with innovative medical technologies.
- Effective treatment that manages to preserve healthy tissues as much as possible.
- On the treatment of basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma in Israel, prices are much lower than in other countries with a similarly high level of medical services.
- Treatment at the Ichilov clinic is comfortable, with no issues regarding organization or language barriers, as the clinic provides assistance: a case manager speaks the patient's language.
- An increasing number of patients choose treatment of basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma in Israel, reviews of the treatment indicate that this decision was indeed justified.