The Oncology Department of Assuta Israeli Private Clinic employs more than 300 specialists in the conservative and surgical treatment of cancer. Only experienced doctors conduct treatment in the clinic - there is not a single intern here. Certified experts in therapeutic, radiation and surgical oncology collaborate with each other, providing patients with personalized treatment.
Oncologists of Assuta Clinic include such well-known Israeli doctors as Professor Dan Adark, Professor Moshe Inbar, Dr. Irina Zhivelyuk, Dr. Julia Grinberg and others. Cancer patients have the opportunity to undergo surgery from leading Israeli surgeons: Professor Hagit Tulchinski, Professor Dan Grisaro , Professor Shlomo Shneibaum and others.
An integrated approach to cancer treatment
Assuta Clinic practices a multidisciplinary, or team, approach in everything related to the fight against cancer. Doctors responsible for treating the same patient readily consult each other, evaluate test results, and jointly develop a treatment plan.
Oncology conferences are regularly held at the clinic, in which specialists exchange information about both common and rare diseases. After exchanging data, doctors jointly select the best methods for treating patients.
Each treatment plan is developed taking into account innovative methods of therapy, research results and clinical trials. Professionals also take into account existing sources of psychological assistance and support. The treatment regimen adopted in Israel is based on the treatment of the whole organism, and not just a malignant tumor. To do this, the doctor must understand how cancer affects the patient both physically and emotionally.
Cancer Diagnosis in Israel
The clinic conducts all types of imaging studies for cancer:
- PET-CT - a procedure that accurately determines the prevalence of cancer and detect tumor metastases;
- PET-MRI is a unique technique, equipment for which is available in only 50 clinics in the world;
- MRI
- mammography;
- all types of ultrasound, including transvaginal, transrectal, transesophageal, etc .;
- radioisotope scanning.
In the laboratories of the clinic, various studies are performed, including analysis of tumor tissues, blood tests for tumor markers, tests to determine the genetic mutations of tumors.
Clinic specialists also carry out invasive checks:
- hysteroscopy - endoscopic examination of the uterine cavity;
- gastroduodenoscopy;
- colonoscopy;
- sigmoidoscopy;
- anoscopy;
- laryngoscopy;
- bronchoscopy;
- cystourethroscopy;
- mediastinoscopy.
During these endoscopic examinations, a biopsy is performed, including under the supervision of medical imaging techniques.
Features of cancer treatment in the Assuta Clinic
Surgery
Surgery is a priority area of the clinic. Over 3,000 operations are performed here annually. Most of them are oncological surgical interventions.
The clinic hosts:
- surgical removal of melanomas and other malignant skin tumors (the clinic has a department of surgery according to the Mohs method);
- removal of metastases of tumors in the abdominal cavity;
- surgical treatment of gastrointestinal tumors;
- surgery to remove the thyroid gland affected by cancer;
- all types of operations for breast cancer, including breast reconstruction and organ-preserving interventions;
- oncological operations, including using the 4th generation robotic surgical system Da Vinci Xi;
- neurosurgical interventions for brain tumors.
Chemotherapy
In the chemotherapy department, the patient can receive an individual treatment protocol and undergo the prescribed procedures in comfortable conditions. A separate fenced place is equipped for each patient in the department. There is a transforming chair, which can be brought into any convenient position, as well as a place for an accompanying person.
The clinic staff provides psychological support to cancer patients and their families. During the procedures, patients are offered tea, coffee and sweets.
Radiation therapy
The clinic is equipped with equipment that allows you to apply the most modern methods of radiation therapy. These include:
- modulated intensity radiotherapy (IMRT), which makes it possible to minimize radiation damage to vital organs;
- visual control radiation therapy (IGRT), which allows you to accurately irradiate tumors located in constantly moving organs, such as the lungs;
- stereotactic corporal radiation therapy (SBRT), the effectiveness of which ranges from 80% to 90%, which is comparable with the effect of a surgical operation to remove the tumor.
Alternative Medicine Methods for Cancer Treatment
In addition to the multidisciplinary traditional cancer treatment in Israel (more), they offer patients the services of integrative or alternative therapy. Alternative cancer treatments include acupuncture, herbal medicine, and massage therapy. All these methods are used only in combination with the basic cancer treatment.
