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Discover the Best Clinics and Costs for Thyroid cancer treatment in Israel 2024

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Thyroid cancer Treatment Overview in Israel

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Arrival

  • Transfer from airport to clinic or hotel.
  • Completion of necessary paperwork and formalities.
  • Settling into the clinic or hotel stay.

Diagnostics

  • Physical exam to check for thyroid lumps.
  • Biopsy to confirm diagnosis.
  • Imaging tests like Ultrasound or CT scan.

Treatment plan development

  • Consultation with the oncologist.
  • Discussion about the suitable treatment option.
  • Development of the personalized treatment plan.

Treatment

  • Thyroidectomy under general anesthesia.
  • Radioactive iodine therapy post-surgery.
  • Thyroid hormone therapy, if necessary.

Follow-up

  • Regular check-up appointments.
  • Periodic imaging tests.
  • Monitoring of thyroid hormone levels.

Rehabilitation

  • Support for managing post-surgery symptoms.
  • Guidance for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
  • Personalized rehabilitation plan, if required.

Please note that the diagnostic and treatment plan is individualized and can only be determined by a medical professional. Depending on the patient"s condition, other diagnostic methods like genetic testing, and additional treatment options like targeted drug therapy or chemotherapy may also be considered.

What patients like

  1. Thyroid cancer efficacy. Israel is renowned for its innovative treatments for Thyroid cancer, ensuring high efficacy rates. Examples include radioiodine therapy and advanced surgical techniques.
  2. Doctor's professionalism. Israeli specialist doctors are known for their high level of expertise and professionalism. Many hold international certifications and are members of global organizations dedicated to Thyroid cancer research.
  3. Cost. The Thyroid cancer treatment cost in Israel ranges from 6130$ to 26835$. Compared to the average cost of $40,000 in the United States, this is cost-effective.
  4. Service level. The service level in Israeli hospitals is often described as exceptional with a patient-centric approach, quick response times, and efficient processing and logistics.
  5. Logistics. Patients appreciate the well-coordinated logistics, including hospital transfers and accommodation arrangements, often included in the treatment package.

What patients don't like

  1. Patients have reported some dissatisfaction with the restricted contact during certain treatments like radioiodine therapy due to safety protocols.
  2. There can be linguistic challenges; however this is often mitigated by the availability of translators.
  3. Patients may find the wait time for results and follow-up appointments to be longer than expected.

What's the Cost of Thyroid cancer Diagnostic and Treatment Procedures in Israel? Find Out Now

updated 3/27/2024
The average price for Thyroid cancer diagnostic and treatment in Israel is $11275, the minimum price is $6130, and the maximum price is $26835.
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Discover the Best Thyroid cancer Clinics in Israel: 15 Verified Options and Prices
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Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Highest-Rated Clinic for Thyroid cancer Treatment
Israel, Tel Aviv
4.4
Good
• 135 reviews
  • 97% of patients with papillary and follicular thyroid cancer have been recovered after treatment according to the hospital’s data.
  • 85% is a 5-year survival rate in patients with medullary thyroid cancer after advanced treatment in Sourasky Hospital.
  • Some thyroid tumors absorb a lot of iodine that is why Sourasky specialists use radioiodine therapy to kill cancer cells from inside. Such a therapy is not always required, so medical oncologists may prescribe it after surgery to kill the rest of malignant cells.
  • 90% is an average success rate for cancer treatment at Sourasky.
  • Over 400,000 patients from around the world get treatment here.
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accreditations:

World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
World's Best Hospitals 2020 by Newsweek certificate for Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Patient choice for Check-up certificate for Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Fastest treatment organization certificate for Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Joint Commission International  certificate for Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek certificate for Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
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Stanislav • Jan 31, 2024
We received a detailed consultation with Dr. Pelles Sharon and her assistant Denis. They explained everything, gave me a treatment plan, and the doctor was very attentive to details. We are very grateful for the small chance that these doctors gave us. I would also like to note the work of the coordinator, Yulia. A very sensitive, empathetic specialist, she was able to organize everything quickly. Thanks a lot!
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Assuta Medical Center
Israel, Tel Aviv
4.5
Excellent
• 11 reviews
  • Thyroid cancer removal without scars. In March 2018, specialists at Assuta removed a thyroid tumor through mouth. Such a safe technique helped to save healthy surrounding tissues of the patient’s neck. The surgery was successfully performed and a patient has been discharged from the hospital on the next day.
  • Dr. Avi Hefetz is a leading surgical oncologist with over 20 years of experience who specializes in thyroid cancer surgeries. Dr. Hefetz was involved in clinical research of the head and neck disorders at world-class Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (the USA). Doctor Avi Hefetz is an expert in thyroid tumors of any localizations.
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Joint Commission International  certificate for Assuta Medical Center
Olena Holovska • Nov 25, 2023
The online consultation was arranged very quickly and with the particular doctor we wanted to talk to. It was long, informative and insightful. We are very thankful for Bookimed team and the doctor for such a quick and efficient response.
4.5
11 reviews
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Radioiodine therapy $9400 - $11000
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Hadassah Medical Center
Israel, Jerusalem
4.5
Excellent
• 12 reviews

At Hadassah Medical Center physicians address thyroid cancer in the Oncology Department. To cure patients with thyroid cancer oncologists utilize radioiodine courses, chemo-, radio-, targeted therapy, and surgical removal of the thyroid gland.

In case of thyroidectomy or iodine therapy, hospitalization period is up to 1 month. Advanced cases of cancer require chemo- or radiotherapies performed on an outpatient basis. Full course may last up to 6 months.

Treatment success rate is going up to 92%. Most patients return to their normal lives after therapy courses.

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accreditations:

Nobel Peace Prize certificate for Hadassah Medical Center
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Hadassah Medical Center
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Hadassah Medical Center
Екатерина • Jun 1, 2022
We had a remote consultation with Professor Ayala Hubert. The consultation was organized quickly, in a couple of days. The professor spoke in detail about the possible treatment and gave recommendations on which tests to take to control the disease. We are happy with the advice.
4.5
12 reviews
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Thyroidectomy $18000 - $27500
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Rambam Medical Center
Israel, Haifa
5
Excellent
• 1 review

Treatment for thyroid cancer is carried out on premises of the Department of endocrine surgery (a part of Department of general surgery). Doctors are involved in therapy of benign and malignant diseases of the thyroid and parathyroid gland.

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Joint Commission International  certificate for Rambam Medical Center
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Rambam Medical Center
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek certificate for Rambam Medical Center
Дарья • Oct 16, 2023
Thank you for your professionalism and help in organizing a video consultation with Professor Zuckerman.
5
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Sheba Medical Center
Israel, Ramat Gan
5
Excellent
• 2 reviews

At Sheba Medical Center specialists address thyroid cancer in the Oncology Department. Doctors treat tumor in the thyroid gland with radioiodine courses, chemo-, radio-, targeted therapy. In some cases, surgical operation is performed to remove the tumor. Intervention is viable in early stages of cancer. Another effective treatment method is radioactive iodine therapy. It requires up to 7 days of hospitalization and is prescribed for patients with early stages of cancer.

Treatment success rate is up to 93%. Most patients return to their normal lives after the treatment.

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World's Best Hospitals 2020 by Newsweek certificate for Sheba Medical Center
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Sheba Medical Center
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Sheba Medical Center
World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for Sheba Medical Center
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek certificate for Sheba Medical Center
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Schneider Center for Children Medicine

Schneider Children's Medical Center it is international medical center in Petah-Tikva, which takes children with any disease and health problems. It is a leader in variety of medical directions. Owing to highly qualified personal, who surround the care of young patients and carry through maximum effective treatment, reviews of this clinic are full of sincere gratitude.

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Academy of Osseointegration certificate for Schneider Center for Children Medicine
Accreditation Canada Diamond Status Level  certificate for Schneider Center for Children Medicine
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Soroka Medical Center
Israel, Beersheba
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Soroka Medical Center is the multidisciplinary medical complex in Israel. For patients of this clinic are available latest technology and equipment through which they are able to diagnosis disease at the earliest dates. Every year there carried about 30 thousand operations.

The hospital serves more than 60% of Israel. According to numerous reviews, Soroka hospital helped a huge number of patients. Bookimed provides for you opportunity of treatment without intermediaries in this medical center.

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Rabin Medical Center
Israel, Petah Tikva
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Medical Center of Rabin Iczhak is one of the largest medical complex of Israel, providing medical services to patients from all over the country, where services are provided to all patients.

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World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek certificate for Rabin Medical Center
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Herzliya Medical Center
Israel, Herzliya
4
Good
• 1 review

Herzliya Medical Center is the leading medical center in Israel, which works since 1983 and follows international standards of medicine.

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Ирина • Mar 8, 2020
I did my full medical check up in HMC. Very professional approach! The assistants Sima and Mara were very helpful and tried to accommodate all our requests. Highly recommend.
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State Hospital Edith Wolfson

State Hospital Edith Wolfson  is a quality and high technology in medicine, annually attract more patients from around the world.

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Meir Medical Center
Israel, Kfar Saba
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Meir Clinic is one of the leading medical centers in the Israel. It is located in Kfar Saba. The hospital is part of a larger complex Sapir. Hospital provides a range of treatment and diagnostic services, but is best known it received thanks to advances in the field of spine surgery and treatment of diseases of the lungs. Bookimed provides for you opportunity of treatment without intermediaries in this medical center.

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Kaplan Medical Center
Israel, Rehovot
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Kaplan Medical Center is branch of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, which is located in Rehovot almost near Tel Aviv. This clinic is multidisciplinary medical complex. There are 23 departments. In addition, the center arrange the collection and storage of bone marrow cells for use in onco-hematology treatment. Bookimed provides for you opportunity of treatment without intermediaries in this medical center.

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 Ramat Aviv Medical Center
Israel, Tel Aviv
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The Ramat Aviv Medical Center is one of the largest and leading private medical centers of Israel, specializing in the field of medical diagnostics, multidisciplinary surgery, cosmetology.The hospital uses all the innovative technologies in the field of surgery, cosmetology and radioisotope research.

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Shaare Zedek Medical Center
Israel, Jerusalem
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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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Elisha Hospital
Israel, Haifa
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Elisha Hospital in Israel (Haifa) is one of the best private multidisciplinary hospitals in Israel, which provides services in all medical fields at the highest level, both Israeli citizens and foreigners.Elisha Medical Center is located in a central area in the city of Haifa, located on the Mediterranean coast, was founded in 1935, and throughout its long history of existence enjoyed an impeccable reputation among patients.

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Israel, Tel Aviv
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European Society of Oncology of the musculoskeletal system
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Education and specialization: EDUCATION 1976-1983 Hebrew, Hadassah Medicine MD  1988-2001 Tel-Aviv, Ichilov Hospital Oncology Board/ Certified 1995 Title of Doctoral Dissertation: Lobular carcinoma in situ of the female breast - a retrospective study" ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE 1991: Sackler Faculty of Medicine. Oncology Assistant Degree 1991-1994: Sourasky Med. Center Oncology Assistant 1992-1994: Sourasky Med. Center Lectures in oncology to new immigrant physicians 1993-1994: Sourasky Med. Center Henrieta Szold Nursing School /Lectures in oncology to students for nursing 1994-1995: Sourasky Med. Center School of Radiology-Technologists/Lectures in Oncology 1995: Hebrew University Post-Graduate school in Pharmacology/Lectures in Oncology 1995-present: Sackler Faculty of Med. Post-Graduate School/Gynecology; Oncology/Lectures in Oncology 1993-present: Felsenstein Medical Research Center,Beilinson Campus,Petach-Tiqva/Tumor Immunology Lab. (Prof. Fishman)/ Senior Investigator 1999: Tel-Aviv University & Sackler Faculty of Medicine./Oncology Senior Lecturer Degree (Regular Course) 2000: Sackler Faculty of Med. Post-Graduate School/Oncology/Post Graduate Course:Breast Cancer 2000-2005: Weizmann Institute for Science, Department of Collaboration with Prof. Amsterdam/Senior Investigator 2001-2003: Sackler School of Medicine, Department of Cell Biology and Histology Collaboration with Dr.Benayahu/Senior Investigator 2002-2004: Weizmann Institute for Science, Department of Cell Biology Collaboration with Prof.Yarden/Senior Investigator Feb 2003: Tel-Aviv University &Sackler Faculty of Medicine./ Oncology Associate Professor (Clinical) Sept 2007-2010: Tel-Aviv University & Sackler Faculty of Medicine./Oncology Chairman of the Department of Oncology 2008-present: Sackler School of Medicine, Department of Cell Biology and Histology Collaboration with Prof.Ronit Eisenberg-Sagi/Senior Investigator 2011-present: European Society of Medical Oncology/(ESMO) Soft tissue and bone sarcoma/ Member of ESMO Faculty 2016: Tel-Aviv University & Sackler Faculty of Medicine. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE. 1983: Soroka Med. Center Rotations Stager 1984-1988: Zahal Regimen, Brigade Medical Officer 1989-1994: Sourasky Med. Center Oncology (Prof. Chaitchik)  1992: Sourasky Med. Center Internal Medicine "H" (Prof. Tupilsky)  1993: NY Hosp. Med. Center of Queens (NY, USA) Radiation-Oncology (Prof. Nori) 1994: Sourasky Med. Center Radiology; Neuroradiology 1995-present: Sourasky Med. Center Unit for Orthopedic Oncology/Senior Oncologist 1995-present: Sourasky Med. Center Oncology Senior Oncologist 1997: Institut Gustave Roussy (IGR) Paris, France/Oncology / Sarcoma (Prof. Turzs) Fellowship in soft tissue and bone sarcoma unit 1997-8: Sourasky Med. Center Oncology Permanent position of Senior Oncologist 1995-1999: Sourasky Med. Center Oncology / Sarcoma field/ Senior Oncologist 1999: Sourasky Med. Center Head Unit of Soft Tissue Head Unit of Soft 2000: Sourasky Med. Center Head Unit of Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology (permanent position) Head Unit of Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology 2000: Sourasky Med. Center Lung Cancer Service Responsible for service 2000-present: Israeli Society For Medical Oncology And Radiation Therapy Elected Secretary 1999- present: Israeli Cancer Association, Member of Committee For Social Services 2001: Sourasky Med. Center Member of Ethical Committee(Helsinky) 2003: Sourasky Med. Center Associate Professor of Oncology (Clinical) 2005-present: Sourasky Med. Center Vice Chairman of Ethical Committee (Helsinky) 2007-2011: Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University (TAU) Oncology Section, Head of Section of (חוג) Oncology 2008-present: Sourasky Med. Center Deputy Head of Division of Oncology 2008-present: Sourasky Med. Center Head of Oncology Outpatient Clinic 2010-2013: Israeli Cancer Association Member of Committee For Travel Grants FURTHER STUDIES 1985: Tel-Aviv/ Emergency Medicine  1994: Tel-Aviv Post-Graduate/ School of Medicine/ Oncology/Research Methods 1990 - 1995: European School of Oncology (ESO)/ Breast Cancer 1990-1995: Post-Graduate School of Medicine/ Oncology Diploma in Oncology 1990: Germany The 15th International Cancer Congress of the UICC 1991: European School of Oncology (ESO)/ Biological agents 1992: European School of Oncology (ESO)/ Lymphomas 1993: Zahal Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) 1993: Israel The 7th European Conference on Clinical Oncology (ECCO) and Cancer Nursing  1993: Israeli Cancer Association Workshop on Brachytherapy 1993: New York Hospital Thoracic Oncology and Brachytherapy 1995: Post-Graduate School of Medicine & Israel Cancer Association/ Radiobiology 1995: France 8th European Conference on Clinical Oncology (ECCO-8) 1995: Post-Graduate School of Medicine; Master Thesis: "Anti-melanoma antibodies as markers for disease and treatment monitoring" Master in Oncology 1996: Israeli Cancer Association The 3rd annual radiotherapy teaching course: Combined external beam irradiation and brachytherapy in the management of H&N and pelvic malignancies. 1996: Israel 5th International Conference On Human Antibodies Hybridomas 1996: ESMO 21 Medical Oncology  1997: Israel The 27th Annual Meeting of the Israel Immunological Society 1997: 8th World Conference On Lung Cancer , Dublin 1997: Lung Cancer 1998: Hamburg Univ. Workshop on local and systemic therapy with IL2 in RCC 1998: Northwest Hospital, Seattle, USA Ultrasonic guided brachytherapy of prostate cancer 1998: USA American of Society Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 1998: USA Lilly Oncology Global Medical Conference 1999: USA American of Society Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 1999: Switzerland Cancer induced bone diseases: 2nd International Conference 1999: Austria The 10th European Cancer Conference (ECCO) 1999: Israel Pancreatic Carcinoma  1999: Israel Pathology of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors 2000: TASMC, Tel-Aviv Prostate Brachytherapy, ProSeed method 2000: France Lung Cancer Symposium  2000: USA ASCO 36  2000: Germany ESMO 25  2000: Israel Weizmann Institute for Science & Tel-Aviv Medical Center: Joint Workshop on Cancer 2001: ISCORT-Janssen-Cilag Oncological Radiology Update  2001: Mount Sinai Post-Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA Chemotherapy foundation symposium XIX 2001: USA ASCO 37  2002: France ICACT 13  2002: Israel Pediatric Musculoskeletal Malignancies  2002: USA ASCO 38 2002: France ESMO 27  2002: The Netherlands European Musculoskeletal Oncology Society (EMSOS) 2002: Mount Sinai School of Medicine, NY, USA  2002: University of Alabama On-line educational lecture on: Ovarian cancer - recurrence at 9 months 2002: ISCORT-Aventis-Novartis Automn Meeting Dead-Sea 2003: USA ASCO 39  2003: Canada 10th World Conference on Lung Cancer 2003: Mount Sinai Post-Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA 2003: Good Clinical Practice ARCP Course  2004: ESMO 29 Medical Oncology  2004: France 15th International Congress on Anti-Cancer Chemotherapy(ICACT) 2004: US ASCO 40  2005: USA ASCO 41  2005: Spain 11th World Conference on Lung Cancer 2005: Mount Sinai Post-Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA 2006: USA ASCO 42  2006: France International Congress on Anti-Cancer Chemotherapy (ICACT) 17 2006: Mount Sinai Post-Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA Chemotherapy foundation symposium XXIII 2007: Mount Sinai Post-Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA Chemotherapy foundation symposium XXIV 2007: USA ASCO meeting  2008: Mount Sinai Post-Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA Chemotherapy foundation symposium XXV 2008: USA ASCO meeting  2009: Mount Sinai Post-Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA Chemotherapy foundation symposium XXVI 2009: USA ASCO meeting  2010: Mount Sinai Post-Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA Chemotherapy foundation symposium XXVII 2010: USA ASCO meeting  2011: Mount Sinai Post-Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA Chemotherapy foundation symposium XXVIII 2011: USA ASCO meeting  2012: Mount Sinai Post-Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA Chemotherapy foundation symposium XXIX 2012: USA ASCO meeting  2013: USA ASCO meeting  2014: Mount Sinai Post- Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA Chemotherapy foundation symposium XXXI 2014: USA ASCO meeting 2014: Geneva, Switzerland ELCC meeting  2015: Salt Lake City, USA CTOS meeting  2015: Geneva, Switzerland ELCC meeting  2015: USA ASCO meeting  2016: Geneva, Switzerland ELCC meeting  2016: USA ASCO meeting  2016: Lisbon, Portugal CTOS meeting    MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES 1984-2006: Israel Medical Association Israel 1994-1995: International Society for Oncodevelopmental Biology and Medicine (ISOBM) International 1994-1995: The Israeli Society for Skin Research Israel 1995-present: The Israeli Society for Oncology and Radiotherapy (ISCORT) Israel 2000-2009: The Israeli Society for Oncology and Radiotherapy: Elected Secretary 1995: The New-York Academy of Sciences NY, USA 1996: International Society for Preventive Oncology NY, USA 1995-1997: The Israeli Society of Preventive Oncology Israel 1997-present: American Society of Clinical Oncology - ASCO - Active Member USA 1997-2006: Connective Tissue Oncology Society (CTOS) USA 1997-2003: EORTC: Soft tissue and bone sarcoma group (STBSG) Europe 1999-2006: European Musculoskeletal Oncology Society (EMSOS) Europe 2001: European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Europe 2009-2013: The Israeli Society for Oncology and Radiotherapy: Elected Chairman 2010-2013: IASLC International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (ethical committee) 2012-present: ESMO Sarcoma group: Faculty Member Europe 2012-on present: European Thoracic Oncology Platform (ETOP) International Read more

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FAQ about Thyroid cancer Treatment in Israel

How to choose a thyroid cancer center?

When you choose a hospital to treat thyroid cancer, pay attention to the following factors:

  • Clinics’ recognition. International certificates and accreditations confirm hospital compliance with healthcare protocols worldwide. Among the most common certificates is JCI, a global accreditation in the field of healthcare.
  • Doctors’ experience. Check a specialist’s CVs on our website to be sure the doctor has great experience in thyroid cancer treatment.
  • Patients’ reviews. On this page, you will find patients’ reviews on a particular hospital. It will help to make the right decision.

How to get treatment in the best hospitals for thyroid cancer?

  • Submit a request on Bookimed and our manager will contact you shortly
  • Together you will choose the most appropriate thyroid cancer center for your case
  • Your medical records are sent to the chosen hospital
  • You get an initial bill and treatment plan. If you approve it, Bookimed manager arranges your medical trip within several days.

You can contact Bookimed manager anytime you need — we provide 24/7 support till the moment you come home after treatment.

How is thyroid cancer diagnosed?

  • A patient has to undergo a high-resolution ultrasound to examine lymph nodes and understand whether malignant cells have spread to other organs.
  • A doctor carries out the diagnostics of the patient’s thyroid gland — a biopsy from the enlarged lymph nodes.
  • A specialist tests what type of malignancy the patient’s got. The most widespread thyroid cancers are papillary and follicular carcinomas — about 80% of cases.
  • A patient needs to undergo CT, PET/CT scanning to reveal the metastasis spread to other sites of the patient’s body.

What are the risk factors for thyroid cancer?

  • Age. Thyroid cancer can occur at any age. However, it is the most common among young people under 25.
  • Gender. According to the statistics, such a disease is 2-3 times more common in women than in men. Unlike many other types of cancer, thyroid tumors are often found at a young age. For example, it is the most common type of cancer among women aged 20-35. Every 50th patient is a child or teenager.
  • Iodine deficiency. A patient needs to keep a diet with a high level of iodine to prevent the disease.
  • Predisposition to a disease. If a patient has a genetic hereditary or someone in the family had thyroid cancer, he/she can get this disease. To avoid it, undergo diagnostics to be sure you have nothing to be afraid of.

If you seek accurate diagnostics, just submit a request, and Bookimed manager will recommend you the best hospital for thyroid cancer treatment.

What are the best thyroid cancer treatment options?

Surgery.

  • Thyroidectomy. Doctors apply this method to remove the affected thyroid gland. Such surgeries can be open and endoscopic (minimally invasive). Depending on a cancer stage, a surgeon decides what type of operation is required.
  • Lymph nodes removals. If cancer has spread to lymph nodes, a surgical oncologist removes them partially or totally to prevent the relapse.

Radioiodine therapy. A radiologist prescribes this option after surgery, for relapsed cancer or when it spreads to lymph nodes or throughout the body.

Hormone therapy. Specialists use hormonal drugs to maintain the patients’ hormones levels after thyroid cancer surgery.

Chemotherapy. Chemo drugs stop cancer cells division and growth. Medical oncologist can prescribe chemotherapy for metastatic thyroid cancer to reduce its symptoms.

External beam radiation. A doctor applies such a therapy to destroy cancer cells or stop their growth with X-ray beams. This kind of radiation therapy is assigned to patients with medullary and anaplastic thyroid cancer. This is used for metastatic or recurrent cancer. This option can be used alone or combined with chemo drugs.

Targeted therapy. Such a therapy is used when other treatments are ineffective. Targeted drugs destroy cancer genes and proteins with no damage to healthy cells. Side effects are less severe in comparison with chemo.

Only an oncologist can decide what treatment methods will be effective for you. That depends on the cancer stage and overall health condition.

Who are the best thyroid cancer doctors?

Dr. Avi Hefetz is a leading oncologist at Assuta who specializes in thyroid tumors. The doctor treats all stages of thyroid cancer and performs subtotal thyroidectomy and thyroid resection. Dr. Hefetz carries out surgical interventions in cooperation with plastic and maxillofacial surgeons. The doctor had training at Memorial Hospital Sloan Center, New York, where he has been involved in the head and neck clinical trial program. Now Avi Hefetz MD is the Chief of the Head & Neck Oncology and Surgery Department.

Professor Martin Strik has over 20 years of experience in surgical oncology treatment including thyroid cancer. The professor has implemented innovative less traumatic and scarless methods for patients with thyroid cancer and other malignant diseases. Among his techniques are fast track surgery and surgeries on thyroid gland using neuromonitoring. Professor Martin Shtrik has developed a sparing technique for the surgical treatment of thyroid tumors using axillary bilateral-thoracic approach — Axillo Bilateral Breast Approach (abbreviated as ABBA).

Prof. Metin Chakmakchi (Metin Çakmakçı) is a leading surgical oncologist, the Head of the Surgical Oncology Department at Anadolu. The doctor has expertise in treating thyroid cancer at the latest stages. To avoid big scars and boost the recovery, Dr. Çakmakçıperforms minimally-invasive operations for patients with early thyroid cancer.

Want to get a consultation of a specialist? Submit a request on Bookimed and our manager will tell you how to schedule an appointment in the best thyroid cancer hospital.

Is thyroid cancer treatable?

According to the American Cancer Society, thyroid cancer is considered one of the most treatable cancer. 90% is a survival rate for such a disease.

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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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