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Discover the Best Clinics and Costs for Chemotherapy in Israel 2024

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Don't Miss Out On Top-Rated Chemotherapy Specials in Israel for March 2024

Best price
Israel, Jerusalem
Dermatologist - Michael Lotem
29 years of experience
  • Extensive Expertise: Dr. Michael Lotem has been leading Melanoma treatments since 1995, at the helm of Hadassah's Melanoma and Cancer Immunotherapy Center.
  • Renowned Institution: Over 1 million patients annually choose Hadassah Medical Center, recognized by Forbes and visited by dignitaries like Melania Trump.
  • Innovative Treatments: Spearheading research into the SLAM family of receptors and new immunotherapies, offering cutting-edge options for Melanoma care.
  • Comprehensive Care: Offer includes language assistance, individual chamber, and regular transfers, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free experience.
  • International Acclaim: With patients from the CIS, Europe, Commonwealth, and Arab League States, the clinic boasts global recognition for its Melanoma treatment.
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Package price
$31000
Israel, Tel Aviv
Surgical oncologist - Guy Lahat
25 years of experience
  • Extensive Experience: Dr. Guy Lahat has been practicing since 1999, ensuring a wealth of knowledge and expertise in Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC).
  • Comprehensive Care Package: The offer includes preoperative tests, general anesthesia, consultations, a two-bed ward, medications, and transfers to the hospital.
  • Renowned Medical Facility: Sourasky Medical Center is a top-ranked institution, recognized globally, particularly for its oncology department, with a 90% average success rate in treatments.
  • Swift Treatment Coordination: Reviews highlight the efficiency of the medical tourism department in arranging consultations and procedures promptly, often within three days of application.
  • Supportive Environment: Patients benefit from translation services and continuous support from the medical tourism department throughout their treatment journey.
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9 Recent Chemotherapy Reviews in Israel: Check Real Patient Experience

Galina Buryakova • Ovarian cancer
Russian Federation
Mar 21, 2019

Verified review.
The results were great
All is well. normal adequate people work there

Anonymous • Colon cancer
Belarus
Nov 1, 2018

Verified review.
The people who met us at the clinic also made the most positive impression
We are very grateful for the help to the Bookimed coordinators, in particular Svetlana Kalinichenko. Thanks to her efficiency, we got everything we wanted in the shortest possible time! The people who met us at the clinic also made the most positive impression. With them there is a feeling that you really genuinely care about!

Татьяна • Breast cancer
Russian Federation
Aug 30, 2018

Verified review.
-I was lucky that I went to the website "Bukimed"
I'll start with the most important thing. The most important thing in a huge sea of ​​information is to choose the right "light", "lighthouse", which will point the way to a person who finds himself in this abyss with a limited time and money limit. I was lucky that I went to the website "Bukimed". I was contacted by coordinating physician Ivan Koval, who was very tactful and at the same time confidently leading me forward. I rushed from one clinic to another, from one operator to another, he calmly explained to me all the pros and cons and was support even when I already completely refused his help and tuned in to another operator. Even then, he very tactfully warned about possible pitfalls and continued to be an assistant. As a result, I took his advice and did not regret it. Hi Medical is very sympathetic to customers, helps with everything, tries to reduce customer costs, where possible. Organizes as quickly as possible consultations and time-examination. Special thanks to Victoria, who spins like a squirrel in a wheel to keep everything in order, always in touch and will not rest until the matter is brought to an end. My treatment is not yet complete, but I'm glad that I got into such a nice team, which brightens up, as much as possible, a person's life one-to-one with his illness. Thank you and for a healthy sense of humor, it also helps to overcome illness!))) And, still. Ivan was in touch with me throughout his stay in Israel. He was convinced that I flew, I was met and I was engaged. He made sure that I get everything that was promised. And after my return home, too, remains in touch, helping in my next steps. Thanks for the help!

Ralitsa • Breast cancer
Bulgaria
Jan 2, 2020

Verified review.
"I'm pleased now about the hospital and the treatment I got was great"
I'm pleased now about the hospital and the treatment I got was great, everything was done very fast(blood test, etc), the hospital has new equipment and it is really great. The price is higher to compare with Europe, but it is justified. One thing that I don't like that is I have a bad connection with a doctor after my consultation and every question that I had I could provide through middle-man only that is why it was not so fust. Also, the English level of the stuff was not so good.

Chemotherapy Overview in Israel

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patients recommend -
93%
Surgery Time - 4 hours
Stay in the country - 2 days
Rehabilitation - 1 day
Anesthesia - General anesthesia
Verified patient reviews - 9
Requests processed - 6882
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Step-by-Step Roadmap

Day 1

  • Arrival in the country, transfer to the 5* hotel.
  • Rest and acclimatization to the new environment.

Day 2

  • Transfer from the hotel to the clinic.
  • Consultation with an oncologist and chemotherapy plan preparation.
  • Medical tests including blood tests, scans.

Day 3 - Day 5

  • Start of chemotherapy sessions based on the plan.
  • Each session lasts 3-4 hours, no general anesthesia required.
  • Post-session observations in the clinic.
  • Transfer back to the hotel for rest.

Week 2

  • Continuation of chemotherapy sessions.
  • Monitoring side effects and adjusting treatment if necessary.

Week 3

  • Completion of chemotherapy sessions.
  • Post-treatment consultations with oncologist.
  • Final medical tests and scans.

Week 4 - Week 6

  • Rehabilitation period, gradual return to daily activities.
  • Light physical activities, such as walking, are encouraged.

Week 7 onwards

  • Gradual return to work, sports, and other activities.
  • Continuous monitoring of health status.

Please note that each patient"s case is individual. The treatment plan and recovery time can vary based on the individual"s health status and response to treatment.

What patients like:

  1. Cost.The Chemotherapy cost in Israel ranges from 31000$ to 52300$. Comparatively, the average cost in Europe is lower, however, patients believe the higher cost in Israel is justified due to the superior quality of care and advanced equipment.
  2. Doctor’s professionalism.. Patients appreciate the efficiency and professionalism of the doctors, who swiftly perform procedures and tests using new, advanced equipment.
  3. Service level. Many patients express satisfaction with the level of care received. They feel genuinely cared for by the hospital staff.
  4. Chemotherapy efficacy. Patients report positive treatment outcomes, attributing this to the state-of-the-art medical facilities and competent medical professionals.
  5. Logistics. Patients appreciate the quick and efficient logistics, with many reporting that procedures and tests were done very promptly.

What patients don't like:

  1. Patients express dissatisfaction with the communication after consultation. They were unable to directly contact their doctor with questions, having to relay their queries through a middle-man instead.
  2. Some patients reported that the English proficiency of the staff was not up to standard, leading to difficulties in communication.

How Much Does Chemotherapy Cost in Israel? Find Out Now

updated 3/27/2024
The average price of Chemotherapy in Israel is $38933, the minimum price is $31000, and the maximum price is $52300.
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Discover the Best Chemotherapy Clinics in Israel: 6 Verified Options and Prices
Check the hospital ranking based on requests and 9 reviews to pick the right Chemotherapy clinic for you.
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Highest-Rated Clinic for Chemotherapy
Israel, Tel Aviv
4.4
Good
• 135 reviews

Chemotherapy at Sourasky Medical Center is performed in the Oncological Department by professional oncologists.

Chemotherapy (chemo) is a course procedure during which a patient receives injections of chemical solutions aimed to eliminate cancerous cells.

Physicians arrange chemotherapy regimen in accordance with international cancer treatment protocols. To determine if the tumor is sensitive to particular agents, doctors perform FoundationOne genetic tests.

The efficiency of chemotherapy for cancer treatment is up to 90% at Sourasky Medical Center.

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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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Galina Buryakova • Mar 21, 2019
All is well. normal adequate people work there
4.4
135 reviews
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Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
$52300
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Rambam Medical Center
Israel, Haifa
5
Excellent
• 1 review

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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accreditations:

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
1 review
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Assuta Medical Center
Israel, Tel Aviv
4.5
Excellent
• 11 reviews

Assuta Hospital is the largest clinic of private ownership in Israel. It develops a lot of medical directions and is highly specialized in surgery, IVF, cardiology (the use of VenaSeal, Cryo and MICRA and other innovative techniques) and oncology. The main distinguishing feature of this medical institution is a high level of attentiveness to the patient’s needs. The option of a surgical operation, an attending physician and a type of the room is not the complete list of things left up to the choice of the patient.

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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
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Hadassah Medical Center
Israel, Jerusalem
4.5
Excellent
• 12 reviews

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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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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Diagnosis and Treatment of Melanoma
Diagnosis and Treatment of Melanoma
$31000
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Sheba Medical Center
Israel, Ramat Gan
5
Excellent
• 2 reviews

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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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
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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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Get a Medical Assessment for Chemotherapy in Israel: Select Your Expert from 19 Experienced Doctors

Doctor Pelles Sharon
Israel, Tel Aviv
Doctor Pelles Sharon
Clinical oncologist
21 years of experience
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Dr. Doctor Pelles Sharon is a highly respected oncologist with a wealth of knowledge and experience in various cancer treatments. She has made notable contributions to clinical research, including a study on the understanding and attitudes of oncologic patients towards clinical trials.Operations providedRemoval of colon cancerStomach cancer surgeryRadiotherapySIRT therapyImmunotherapyHyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)Colectomy (large bowel resection)ChemotherapySmall intestine resectionHormone therapyTargeted therapyWhipple surgeryLiver resectionRectal resectionImmunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)Radiation therapy for colorectal cancerChemotherapy for liver cancerChemoembolization of the liverRadiofrequency ablation of the liverPancreatic cancer surgeryRead more
Ofer Merimsky
Israel, Tel Aviv
Ofer Merimsky
Clinical oncologist
39 years of experience

accreditations:

Society of oncologists and radiotherapists Israel
American Scientific Cancer Society
European scientific medical organization
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
Ari Raphael
Israel, Tel Aviv
Ari Raphael
Clinical oncologist
17 years of experience

accreditations:

International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer IASLC
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Dr. Ari Raphael is a distinguished oncologist with an impressive 17 years of experience in his field. His expertise lies in various cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy. Dr. Raphael has made significant contributions to clinical research, particularly in a cross-sectional study that evaluated oncologic patients' understanding and attitudes towards clinical trials. The study aimed to enhance enrollment rates in these trials by addressing patients' misconceptions.TreatmentsChemotherapyImmunotherapyTargeted therapyRadiotherapyHormone therapyRead more
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Anna Leonova
Head of Content Marketing Team
Updated: 2/7/2020
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FAQ about Chemotherapy in Israel

How much does chemotherapy cost?

According to information from Bookimed partner clinics, the minimum price for chemotherapy is $200 - it is provided by medical centers in India . Turkey is also among the countries with the lowest cost of treatment - from $600 for 1 course of chemotherapy and Spain - from $520. The average price is $2,750, the maximum price is $20,900. Ask your Bookimed coordinating doctor how much chemotherapy costs in your case.

What affects the cost of chemotherapy?

The main factors that affect the cost of chemotherapy include:

  • The drug and its dosage. Each medicine has its own cost, and it increases with increasing dosage.
  • Number of courses. In most cases, the prices for chemotherapy provided by clinics in their price lists are per course. Therefore, the longer the treatment, the higher its cost. However, some medical centers offer prices for all treatments.
  • scope of diagnostics. Laboratory and instrumental studies that must be completed to select a therapy protocol increase its final cost. Therefore, if the patient has already undergone some kind of diagnostics at the place of residence, its results (discs with CT, MRI images, glasses with histological material) must be taken with you to the clinic. If they are informative for the doctor, the procedure will not have to be repeated - this will reduce the final cost of treatment.
  • The need for hospitalization / residence in the country. If a patient chooses a clinic, for example, in Israel , he does not have to undergo treatment there. If the condition and circumstances allow, it is possible to receive a treatment regimen from a doctor in an Israeli hospital, purchase medicine and undergo therapy at the place of residence. This reduces overall costs.
  • Selected camps and clinics. Each country has its own pricing policy for medical services, so they can differ several times. For example, the minimum price for chemotherapy in Turkey is $600, in Germany it starts from $1,400. At the same time, the treatment is carried out according to the same international protocols, using original, certified drugs. Also, prices may vary in different clinics of the same country.

Bookimed assistance in choosing a clinic and organizing treatment does not affect the cost of chemotherapy! With us, you will pay for it the same amount as you would pay if you contacted the clinic directly. Find out more about how we work.

What are the benefits of chemotherapy package prices?

Package prices for chemotherapy are available at some medical centers. In addition to the main procedure, it includes additional medical and non-medical options.

The choice of package depends on the diagnosis, since each of them involves the treatment of a specific type of cancer and includes the appropriate diagnostic methods and types of surgery.

The advantage of package offers is that the patient immediately understands what the cost of the final treatment will be, what is included in it. In some cases, they even allow you to reduce costs, since the price of treatment within the package can be lower than if you add together the sum of all procedures.

How much does chemotherapy for cancer cost in different countries?

To give you an idea of how much cancer chemotherapy costs in different countries, we have prepared a comparison table. Please get to know her.

The country

Minimum price

Germany $ 1,040
Israel $ 620
Turkey $ 600
Spain $ 520
South Korea $ 540
Ukraine $ 520

Where can I get chemotherapy and how can Bookimed help organize it?

Bookimed partners with 115+ clinics around the world where chemotherapy is available. Bookimed medical coordinators will help you find a medical center and an oncologist who specializes in the treatment of a particular type of cancer free of charge. You will receive TOP offers from clinics, find out how much a course of chemotherapy costs in your case, and you will be able to choose the medical center that suits you best.

Bookimed is an international service for the selection of medical solutions, organization of diagnostics and treatment in more than 40 countries. Every month, our medical coordinators help 9,000 patients. Our mission is to provide access to the necessary medical solutions for everyone and to provide assistance at all stages: from choosing a clinic and organizing a trip to returning home. We stay in touch with you 24/7 to make your path to health simple and comfortable.

Bookimed services are free for patients. The selection of a solution and the organization of a trip do not affect your bill for treatment.

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When is chemotherapy indicated?

In most cases, doctors prescribe chemotherapy for patients with stage 2-4 cancer when needed:

  • prevent the return of the disease;
  • reduce the tumor for surgery;
  • reduce symptoms;
  • prolong remission;
  • completely destroy the neoplasm.

In some cases, oncologists resort to chemotherapy at the 1st stage of cancer - it depends on its type, characteristics of the tumor and characteristics of the body.

Cancer types for which chemotherapy is indicated include:

What are the types of chemotherapy?

There are different types of classification of chemotherapy depending on the drugs prescribed and their purpose.

According to the number of drugs that the patient takes during treatment, the National Cancer Institute distinguishes :

  • Monochemotherapy is treatment with one drug to which the tumor is most sensitive.
  • Polychemotherapy is treatment with several drugs at the same time or in a certain sequence.

Depending on the task of treatment, the Chemocare.com information portal distinguishes the following types of chemotherapy:

  • Neoadjuvant (preoperative) - is aimed at reducing the tumor before its removal, allows you to save the tissues of the organ as much as possible.
  • Adjuvant (prophylactic) - takes place before surgery and allows you to destroy tumor cells that have not been removed to prevent the return of the disease.
  • Therapeutic - its task is to completely destroy the malignant tumor without the use of additional treatment.
  • Induction - allows you to achieve remission (the period when the disease does not show symptoms). In most cases, doctors prescribe this type of chemistry to patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
  • Consolidating - allows you to maintain remission in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
  • The first line ( standard) - which has the highest probability of effectiveness for a particular type of cancer.
  • Second-line - it is prescribed if, after first-line chemotherapy, the disease has not responded or has returned.
  • Palliative - helps to reduce symptoms and improve the quality of life of a patient with advanced stages of the disease.

How is chemotherapy used? Traditional and innovative ways

The method of taking a chemotherapy drug depends on its type and characteristics of the diagnosis. The main methods of the American Society of Clinical Oncology include:

  • Intravenous - takes place with the help of a dropper. During the treatment period, a special catheter remains in the patient's arm - this allows you not to make punctures in the vein every time before taking the drug, thereby reducing pain and simplifying the process.
  • Oral - suitable for drugs that are produced in the form of tablets, capsules or a special liquid.
  • Injection - takes place with the help of a subcutaneous or intramuscular injection in the arm, leg or abdomen.
  • Arterial - the introduction of a chemotherapy drug into the main artery that feeds the tumor.
  • Local is a treatment during which a chemotherapy drug is used in the form of a cream, which is applied to the skin where the neoplasm was.

Innovative chemotherapy methods include intraperitoneal PIPAC and HIPEC . Doctors use them for multiple metastases (carcinomatosis) in the peritoneum.

During HIPEC , doctors inject a heated anticancer drug into the abdominal cavity and remove it after a while. Due to the high temperature, the drug penetrates deep into the organs and destroys more cancer cells than traditional chemo.

With PIPAC, the medicine is sprayed onto the internal organs, which envelops them. Due to the high pressure, small particles penetrate deep into the tumor, which allows you to reduce the dose of chemo.

What are the possible side effects after chemotherapy?

According to the American Cancer Society , side effects occur in most patients, however they may vary from case to case. The most common are:

  • nausea and vomiting;
  • hair loss;
  • weakness;
  • loss of appetite;
  • hearing impairment;
  • lack of coordination;
  • disruption of the intestines.

As a rule, if side effects occur, chemotherapy is continued according to the established scheme. Moreover, if the condition worsens, it is possible to review it or completely stop treatment.

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