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Discover the Best Clinics and Costs for Glioma treatment in Spain 2024

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Anonymous • Glioma
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Feb 19, 2019

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We contacted Bookimed to get a second opinion. Their response time was very quick. Within one day we had 2 appointments planned. The online appointment with the clinic went well, the Proffessor answered all of our questions. Special thanks to Svetlana, who was our coordinator.

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Step-by-Step Roadmap

1. Arrival

  • Transfer from airport to hotel or clinic.
  • Assistance with paperwork and lodging.
  • Language assistance if needed.

2. Diagnostics

  • Complete blood count with cancer markers.
  • A proteinogram to assess protein levels.
  • Imaging tests for tumor location and size.

3. Treatment plan development

  • Review diagnostic results.
  • Discuss treatment options and outcomes.
  • Decide on the treatment plan.

4. Treatment

  • Administration of anesthesia.
  • Surgical removal of the tumor.
  • Possible chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

5. Follow-up

  • Regular check-ups post-treatment.
  • Monitoring of recovery and disease progression.

6. Rehabilitation

  • Physical therapy for mobility and strength.
  • Cognitive therapy for brain function.

Only a doctor can determine a diagnostic and treatment plan, and it"s individual. Additional diagnostic options may include a biopsy, MRI, or CT scan. Additional treatment options may include targeted therapy or immunotherapy.

What patients like

  1. Glioma treatment efficacy. Spain is known for providing innovative Glioma treatments, leading to high success rates and outcomes. Patients appreciate the advanced medical technology and progressive treatment techniques.
  2. Doctor's professionalism. Spanish physicians are often reputed for their professionalism, competency, and compassion. Many are members of international medical organizations and have performed countless Glioma treatments or surgeries.
  3. Cost. The Glioma treatment cost in Spain varies from 22889$ to 37467$. Compared to countries like the USA, where the average cost is around $100,000, Spain offers a more affordable alternative.
  4. Service level. The high level of service in Spain's healthcare system is often praised by patients. This includes quick response times, personal coordinators, and well-planned appointments.
  5. Logistics. Patients appreciate the seamless coordination of appointments and logistics, making the treatment process smooth and stress-free.

What patients don't like

  1. Language Barrier. Some patients report issues with language barriers, as not all medical staff may be fluent in English.
  2. Waiting time. Depending on the healthcare facility and the severity of the condition, there may be wait times for appointments and treatments.
  3. Cost Disparity. The cost of Glioma treatment may vary significantly across different hospitals within Spain.

What's the Cost of Glioma Diagnostic and Treatment Procedures in Spain? Find Out Now

updated 3/17/2024
The average price for Glioma diagnostic and treatment in Spain is $27249, the minimum price is $22889, and the maximum price is $37467.
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Centro Médico Teknon
Highest-Rated Clinic for Glioma Treatment
Spain, Barcelona
4.7
Excellent
• 382 reviews

Teknon Hospital (Centro Medico Teknon) is a private medical facility in Barcelona, Spain. World-renowned doctors provide diagnostics and treatment at Teknon.

Epileptology (treatment of epilepsy), neurosurgery, oncology, heart surgery, and stem cell therapy are the primary specialties in Teknon Hospital.

Teknon Hospital is No.1 choice for celebrities, sportsmen, and politicians. Teknon doctors delivered Shakira's baby (famous singer), operated Andres Iniesta (Spanish professional footballer), Thomas Röhler (German athlete competed in the javelin throw), provided stem cell therapy to FC Barcelona football players.

Teknon Clinic is a modern medical center that provides a comprehensive range of medical services. Patients from all over the world can find top-notch care for various medical needs, ranging from online consultations to complex surgeries. Our team of highly qualified doctors and medical coordinators works together to ensure the highest quality of care and patient satisfaction.

The top 5 advantages of Teknon Clinic are: 

  1. Experienced and qualified doctors with a special focus on the patient safety and comfort. 
  2. Cutting-edge medical equipment and technologies. 
  3. Comprehensive care from online consultations to complex surgeries. 
  4. Friendly and helpful staff. 
  5. A modern and clean clinic's environment.
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Joint Commission International  certificate for Centro Médico Teknon
European Foundation for Quality Management certificate for Centro Médico Teknon
THE IMTJ MEDICAL TRAVEL AWARD WINNER IN 2019 certificate for Centro Médico Teknon
Patient choice in Neurology certificate for Centro Médico Teknon
Patient choice in Neurosurgery certificate for Centro Médico Teknon
Patient choice for Epilepsy treatment certificate for Centro Médico Teknon
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Centro Médico Teknon
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We contacted Bookimed to get a second opinion. Their response time was very quick. Within one day we had 2 appointments planned. The online appointment with the clinic went well, the Proffessor answered all of our questions. Special thanks to Svetlana, who was our coordinator.
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Resection of glioma $27249.44 - $38149.22
Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer $17439.64 - $19619.6
Craniotomy $23979.51 - $31609.35
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Quironsalud Madrid
Spain, Madrid
4
Good
• 3 reviews

Quirónsalud Madrid is the top clinic in Spain and Europe, the largest among Quirónsalud centers by the annual number of patients served.

Specialization ― oncology, neurosurgery, heart surgery, plastic surgery, and IVF.

Quiron Madrid research team carries out studies in the treatment of cancer and neurodegenerative disorders (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's diseases). There is an opportunity to be treated for free as a participant in clinical trials in case of meeting requirements.

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World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Quironsalud Madrid
Karen • Nov 21, 2021
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SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital
Most Popular Clinic for Glioma Treatment
Spain, Barcelona
4.8
Excellent
• 38 reviews

Hospital Sant Joan de Déu (Barcelona, Spain) accepts children for treatment from the infant age to 21. The Hospital belongs to Top-5 medical institutions in Europe and is recognized as the most authoritative one in the field of pediatric oncology treatment. The Center has its own Laboratory for Molecular Medicine where innovative therapeutic methods are developed.

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Bookimed Award: Best pediatric hospital certificate for SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital
World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital
Алена • Dec 18, 2023
I would like to thank the Bookimed team for the perfectly organized consultation with the doctor. The coordinator Yulia is an excellent specialist, I felt support at all stages!
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Hospital Quiron Barcelona
Spain, Barcelona
4.3
Good
• 6 reviews

Quiron Barcelona Hospital is one of the leading clinics in Spain, strong suit of which is The Baselga Institute of Oncology. It makes progressive cancer researches in cooperation with American oncological centers. The clinic involves the latest equipment and the most experienced doctors in Spain. Diagnostic and therapeutic manipulations here combine maximum accuracy and efficiency and the personnel are ready to satisfy needs even of the most demanding patients.

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Joint Commission International  certificate for Hospital Quiron Barcelona
Надежда Sergiyenko • Jun 11, 2019
The format is quite simple, everything is accessible and understandable, the doctor is very qualified. I will not say that we talked about clinical studies, there was no definitive information. We are happy, time has been spent, the translator also translated everything correctly. The doctor explained everything popularly, we received an answer to all the questions we asked. I believe that what you are doing is very important and useful for people who need help.
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HM Hospitales
Spain, Madrid
4.6
Excellent
• 16 reviews

HM Hospitales is a group of 7 medical centers in Madrid which provide medical services in all specialties. Includes 4 comprehensive centers for oncology treatment, neurosciences, cardiovascular surgery, and fertility.

In 2018, was awarded by the Spanish Society of Health Informatics (SEIS) for revolutionized patient care and significant technological solutions in the healthcare sector.

Annually the HM medical team serves around 75K inpatients and 2.3M outpatients.

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European Foundation for Quality Management certificate for HM Hospitales
TÜV AG Сompany Research & Investing Certificate certificate for HM Hospitales
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for HM Hospitales
Наталья • Sep 25, 2019
I turned to Bookimed for a second independent opinion, I didn’t expect anything, but I was pleasantly surprised by the speed and cramming of the coordinating doctors Katya Koliko and Olga Krisyuk. We organized a video consultation with the HM clinic in Spain, everything went as planned, the doctor wrote what needs to be done at the moment and treatment options. Thank !
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Hospital HM Sanchinarro
Spain, Madrid
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Hospital HM Sanchinarro is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Madrid, Spain. The clinic's team specializes in neurosurgery, oncology, urology, and surgery. Hospital HM Sanchinarro serves only adults. 400,000 patients choose Hospital HM Sanchinarro to get medical care every year. They are mainly patients from Europe & Commonwealth, Arab League States, and Russian-speaking countries.

 

 

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Hospital HM Nou Delfos
Spain, Barcelona
4.6
Excellent
• 5 reviews

Clinic HM Nou Delfos is a comprehensive medical-surgical center in Barcelona, which is a part of the largest network in Spain – HM Hospitals. HM Delfos specializes in surgery, oncology, orthopedics, cardiology, gynecology, urology, neurology including diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy. The clinic is equipped with the very latest devices for diagnostics and treatment: EOS for high-precision images of the musculoskeletal system, CT and MRI, two units for radiotherapy of tumors without surgery.

The clinic has also the agreement with Institut Guttmann, neurorehabilitation hospital with JCI, AQU Catalunya, and ISO quality certificates for rehabilitation.

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European Foundation for Quality Management certificate for Hospital HM Nou Delfos
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Наталья Goncharova • Sep 6, 2019
I really liked Dr. Kones, carefully asked everything, explained everything. Elena was also attentive and in detail translated. The consultation was held in a calm and friendly atmosphere. Thanks a lot, everyone.
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GenesisCare Clinics
Spain, Madrid
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GenesisCare is network of clinics specialized  in high technology radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The network includes 300 clinics located in Australia, USA, Spain, UK and China. GenesisCare specialists treat all types of cancer in clinics equipped by latest generations machines for external beam radiotherapy, tomotherapy, CyberKnife, brachytherapy etc.

 

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Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer $3814.92 - $8719.82
Stereotaxic radiosurgery $3814.92 - $13079.73
Chemotherapy for breast cancer $1089.98 - $3269.93
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Clinica Universidad de Navarra (Navarra Hospital)
Spain, Pamplona
5
Excellent
• 6 reviews

Clinica Universidad de Navarra (CUN) is the best private Spanish hospital in 2018 according to MERCO (monitoring organization of medical reputation).

Navarra is a leading sarcoma center. 74% of patients get cured of bone sarcoma; and in up to 95% of cases, an affected limb is preserved.

Oncology, Onco-Hematology, Organ Transplant, Neurosurgery, Cardiac Surgery are the primary specialties in Navarra Hospital.

Hospital de Navarra is the 1st in Spain that has received JCI, the US certificate for the high quality of medical services.

Over 700,000 patients from 70 countries have been treated at Navarra.

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Joint Commission International  certificate for Clinica Universidad de Navarra (Navarra Hospital)
European Society for Medical Oncology certificate for Clinica Universidad de Navarra (Navarra Hospital)
World's Best Hospitals 2020 by Newsweek certificate for Clinica Universidad de Navarra (Navarra Hospital)
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Clinica Universidad de Navarra (Navarra Hospital)
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Clinica Universidad de Navarra (Navarra Hospital)
World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for Clinica Universidad de Navarra (Navarra Hospital)
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek certificate for Clinica Universidad de Navarra (Navarra Hospital)
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Daniel • Sep 9, 2022
I appreciated the punctuality, efficiency and friendliness of the nursing and administrative staff.
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Craniotomy $19619.6 - $22889.53
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Bartolomé Oliver
Spain, Barcelona
Bartolomé Oliver
Neurosurgeon
48 years of experience

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Congress of Neurological Surgeons
International Society for Advancement of Spine Surgery
Centro Médico Teknon
Bartolome Oliver is top rated neurologists from Spain. Dr. Bartolome has been practicing since 1979. Dr. Oliver performs microsurgical operations through small incisions under a microscope. The physician also utilizes apparatuses of non-invasive radiosurgery — CyberKnife and Novalis. Dr. Bartolome Oliver performs more than 200 operations annually. Expertise Dr. Oliver received education at the University of Barcelona. He completed residency training in the National Neurosurgical Service. The doctor was trained in hospitals in Stockholm (Sweden), Zurich (Switzerland), Montreal (Canada), St. Louis (the USA), and Pittsburgh (the USA). Dr. Oliver worked in the largest Spanish hospitals - São Paulo, Olivera Ayat, Teknon. Online consultation Dr. Bartolome Oliver provides consultation via Skype. It includes an establishing diagnosis and developing treatment program. Submit a request on Bookimed website and our medical coordinator will contact you to adjust convenient time and date of the consultation. Scientific activities Bartolome Oliver is the author of 150 publications and 350 reports at international medical conferences. He lectures at the leading universities in Europe, Asia, and America. Membership in organizations Bartolome Oliver is a member of the international medical communities: European Society of the Brain Tumors Neurosurgery; The Catalan Society of Neurosurgeons; American Academy of Minimally Invasive Spinal Medicine and Surgery; Congress of Neurological Surgeons; International Society for Advancement of Spine Surgery; Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Society. Get a Second Medical Opinion You don’t need to go to Spain for the consultation. Prof. Bartolome Oliver provides remote consultations. If your diagnosis and treatment plan are in doubt or you want to receive recommendations from a well-known doctor, get a second opinion. Dr. Bartolome Oliver with Bookimed medical coordinator Kamran Abbas-Zade in Teknon Hospital Dr. Bartolome Oliver at Bookimed office Read more
Jaume Mora Graupera
Spain, Barcelona
Jaume Mora Graupera
Pediatric hematologist/oncologist
28 years of experience

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The International Society of Pediatric Oncology
The American Society of Clinical Oncology
The American Association for Cancer Research
SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital
Dr. Graupera is an awarded pediatric oncologist, one of the best bone and soft tissue sarcoma doctors. Heads the Hematology Oncology Department in Sant Joan De Déu — one of the best children’s hospitals in Europe. Researcher. Was trained in the USA. Specialty Provides treatments of neuroblastomas, gliomas, Ewing's sarcomas, and Wilms' tumors. Work experience Scientific Director of the Hematology Oncology Department in Sant Joan De Déu — Barcelona Children’s Hospital Director of the Developmental Tumors Laboratory in Sant Joan De Déu — Barcelona Children’s Hospital. Education 1990 — The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Barcelona — Degree in general medicine and surgery 1995 — The Vall d'Hebron University Hospital — Specialty in pediatrics 1996-1999 — Weill Cornell Medicine and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (USA) — Fellowship in pediatric hematology oncology 1999-2001 — Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (USA) — Fellowship in molecular pathology of pediatric cancer 2003 — The Autonomous University of Barcelona — PhD in Medicine. Awards 2000 — The Young Investigator Award by the American Society of Clinical Oncology 2001 — The Schweisguth Prize by the International Society of Pediatric Oncology for the best scientific article in pediatric oncology 2001 — The Career Development Award by the American Society of Clinical Oncology 2006 — The First Prize of the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) award for the study of cancer in children 2011 — BBVA Foundation Award for the significant contributions in scientific research of pediatric cancer 2001 — The Schweisguth Prize by the International Society of Pediatric Oncology for the best scientific article in pediatric oncology. Scientific activity Dr. Jaume Mora Graupera has written over 70 papers on the malignant tumors treatment in children. Has developed a passive treatment for the spinal cord gliomas without radiation therapy. Membership in organizations The International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP) The American Society of Clinical Oncology The American Association for Cancer Research The Spanish Society of Paediatric Hematology and Oncology The Catalan Society of Pediatrics The Histiocyte Society. Read more
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Why do patients choose glioma treatment abroad?

  • Glioma removal is accurate and as safe as possible . Thanks to special 3D visualization units, the neurosurgeon sees all the anatomical features of the brain. It determines exactly where to make the incisions in order to remove the tumor as much as possible and preserve healthy tissue. The risk of neurological complications after such interventions is minimized.
  • Neurosurgeons abroad specialize in low-traumatic surgeries . They remove the tumor through thin punctures, the size of which does not exceed the diameter of a pencil. The patient does not have large skull fractures and scars, and the recovery period is reduced from 2 weeks (with conventional interventions) to 7 days.
  • Foreign neurosurgeons carry out the removal of brainstem glioma . Due to the technical difficulties in removing such a tumor, only a few highly qualified doctors perform such an operation.
  • For radiation therapy, the most accurate and modern installations are used. Leading neurosurgical centers of the world use devices for irradiation manufactured in 2015-2018. The accuracy of the effect of such devices on the tumor is 0.5 mm, compared with several cm in earlier installations.

Bookimed has collected clinics around the world where modern methods of diagnosis and treatment of glioma are available. The rating is formed based on the choice of our patients. To get a detailed consultation of the coordinating doctor on your questions, clinics or the cost of procedures, leave a request on the website. You do not pay for Bookimed services.

What do clinics abroad offer for the treatment of brain glioma?

Removal of brain glioma

To remove brain glioma abroad, doctors perform endoscopic and open surgeries.

During endoscopic interventions, the tumor is excised through several punctures in the skull bone, the size of which is smaller than the diameter of a pencil. Special thin instruments make it possible to remove glioma in the most inaccessible places without damaging healthy areas of the brain. This reduces the invasiveness of the intervention, reduces the risk of complications, reduces the recovery period to 7 days (instead of 14 with open surgery).

Such interventions are indicated for single gliomas, the size of which does not exceed 5 cm.

Neurosurgeons abroad perform open surgeries for large and multiple brain tumors.

Glioma removal abroad is performed by doctors using modern computer navigation systems. They track the actions of the doctor and the location of surgical instruments in relation to different areas of the brain. Due to this, the risk of damage to healthy tissues and neurological functions is minimized. With the help of such systems, foreign neurosurgeons successfully perform even the most complex operations.

Radiation therapy for glioma

Radiation therapy is used for gliomas that cannot be removed surgically. In foreign hospitals, Cyber-knife and Trubeam (TrueBeam) devices with a Novalis linear accelerator (a new modification of the Gamma Knife) are used for this. Most of these units were released after 2015. Thanks to special tuning systems, they act on glioma with an accuracy of 0.5 mm. This is the highest accuracy available in modern medicine today.

Chemotherapy for glioma

Doctors prescribe chemotherapy for certain types of brain glioma. In addition to standard protocols in which drugs are administered intravenously or orally, foreign neurosurgeons use the method of intracranial drug administration. In this case, a special plate impregnated with a chemotherapy drug is installed in place of the removed tumor. So therapy directly affects cancer cells, therefore it is more effective.

What is important to know about glioma before starting treatment?

To choose the right treatment tactics, the doctor needs to accurately determine the degree of malignancy of the glioma, that is, how the tumor cells differ from normal brain cells.

In glioma, doctors distinguish 4 degrees of malignancy:

1 degree. This is a benign neoplasm that grows slowly and does not penetrate into neighboring tissues. Depending on its location and symptoms, the doctor may prescribe surgical removal or active observation, in which the patient should be examined at the intervals established by the doctor.

2 degree. Such a tumor develops slowly, but can penetrate into neighboring tissues. For its treatment, surgery or radiation therapy is indicated.

3 degree. Glioma grows rapidly and invades other tissues. The main methods of treatment are surgery and chemotherapy.

4 degree. The tumor grows rapidly and often returns after surgical removal. To treat her, doctors perform surgery and chemotherapy.

Why are the symptoms of the disease important to the doctor?

Knowing exactly how glioma manifests itself in a particular patient, the doctor can suggest its location. Based on this, he will adjust the program of diagnostics and treatment.

  • Glioma in the frontal lobe of the brain is accompanied by changes in behavior (irritability, aggression), impaired vision, hearing, and smell.
  • A tumor in the parietal region is accompanied by a loss of sensitivity, impaired speech and its perception.
  • With a neoplasm in the temporal lobe, the patient has memory impairment, hallucinations, and convulsions.
  • Glioma in the back of the head is manifested by impaired color perception and visual hallucinations.

How does the location of the tumor affect the choice of treatment?

The main task of a neurosurgeon in the treatment of glioma is the maximum removal of the tumor with a minimum risk of side effects. In this case, the neoplasm can be located in a zone inaccessible for surgical intervention, or in an area that is responsible for the vital functions of the body. In this case, the patient is prescribed radiation. If the size of the glioma is larger than the maximum allowable for such treatment, only chemotherapy is performed.

What diagnostics should be done before treatment?

For the diagnosis of cerebral glioma and the selection of treatment, doctors abroad carry out:

  • urine and blood tests to assess the general condition of the body, identify possible infections, disorders in the liver and kidneys;
  • dopplerography of the vessels of the brain, which creates a map of the blood flow and allows you to identify abnormal proliferation of blood vessels in the tumor area;
  • MRI to accurately determine the location of the glioma, its size and how far it has grown into neighboring tissues;
  • PET-CT, which is prescribed for high-grade glioma, to determine whether it is primary or a tumor metastasis in another organ;
  • a biopsy of the tumor to determine its degree of malignancy.

It is not necessary for the patient to be assigned all of these procedures. The doctor draws up an individual diagnostic program depending on the characteristics of the state of health and the examination that was carried out earlier.

Where is glioma treated?

For the treatment of glioma abroad, Bookimed patients are most often chosen by medical centers in Germany, Israel, Turkey and Spain.

Glioma treatment in Germany

For the treatment of glioma in Germany, doctors perform endoscopic and open surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Here, patients are treated by leading European neurosurgeons, including Dr. Ralf Buhl (University Hospital Solingen). He has more than 4,000 neurosurgical operations on his account.

It will take about 2 weeks to receive the program from the selected hospital and organize a trip to Germany.

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Treatment of glioma in Israel

In Israel, doctors use modern methods of diagnostics, surgery and radiation therapy to treat glioma. Here, the patient can undergo an MRI with contrast in FLAIR mode. It suppresses side signals from the fluids circulating in the brain and allows you to create clear images of pathological areas. Thanks to this, the doctor determines the exact location of the tumor. Also available in Israel are low-traumatic puncture biopsy, endoscopic and open surgeries, intracranial chemotherapy, and modern irradiation devices.

The duration of the organization of the trip is 3 days.

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Glioma Treatment in Turkey

The neurosurgical centers of Turkey are among the best equipped. Some of them are included in the top most high-tech clinics in the world from the organization Top Master's in Healthcare Administration. This means that the latest equipment and techniques are used to treat patients.

Turkish doctors perform endoscopic and open surgeries, radiation on the latest generation devices, and chemotherapy.

Organization of a trip for glioma treatment in Turkey takes 3-5 days.

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How to choose a clinic for treatment?

When choosing a clinic for the treatment of glioma, it is necessary to consider:

  • Technical equipment.

During operations, neurosurgeons must use neuronavigation and neuromonitoring systems. They allow the intervention to be most precise, remove the glioma to the maximum extent, and reduce the risk of postoperative complications due to the fact that they help the doctor not damage healthy brain tissue. For radiation therapy, doctors should use units manufactured after 2015. They have the highest accuracy available today - 0.5 mm. Such irradiation is more effective, without complications.

  • Types of interventions that neurosurgeons specialize in.

The doctors of the clinic you choose should have experience in both open and endoscopic operations. This will allow you to remove the glioma in an optimal way, and not the only one possible in the conditions of one particular hospital.

  • Doctor qualification

Examine the CVs of the doctors you plan to undergo treatment with. He will take an interest in how many patients they had with similar tumors, how many operations they performed. It is important that the doctor has experience in complex interventions on the brain, in the use of high-tech equipment.

How to go to a clinic abroad for treatment of brain glioma?

In order to go abroad for brain glioma treatment, leave a request on the Bookimed website. You will be contacted by our medical coordinator who will answer your questions about the trip, clinic, diagnosis and possible procedures. He will help you choose the best medical center for your case, explain how to prepare statements and results of examinations performed at home for review by foreign doctors.

The medical coordinator will receive for you a preliminary program for the examination and treatment of glioma from the selected hospital. If it suits you, he will enroll you in a clinic, if not, he will continue to search for the best medical solution.

If you need help organizing your trip, our care department can help you with the purchase of tickets and accommodation. Our doctor coordinator will stay in touch with you during your stay in the clinic and after you return home.

You pay for the completed diagnostics and treatment at the clinic's cash desk. Bookimed services are free.

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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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