Colorectal cancer treatment abroad in countries such as Korea, China, Israel, Singapore, Turkey, India and Germany is considered the most effective and safe. The healthcare system of these countries is aimed at attracting medical tourists by providing high-quality services and introducing the latest technologies. Abroad, cancer diagnosis is carried out using modern imaging systems (CT, MRI, PET), open surgery is replaced by minimally invasive procedures, and radiation therapy is guided by a 3D image of the tumor.
Treatment options for colorectal cancer abroad
For patients with colorectal cancer, Israeli hospitals conduct genetic testing to create the therapy with the best results. Specialists with experience in the treatment of rare hereditary types of tumors work in Germany. Clinics in China, India, Turkey and Korea use robotic and endoscopic methods, providing the most affordable prices for colorectal cancer treatment abroad.
Colorectal Cancer Surgery
Surgery is the most common way to remove a colon tumor, especially before the cancer has spread to other organs. The type of surgery depends on the stage and location of the neoplasm.
- Polyectomy: A colonoscope (a long tube with a camera at the end) is inserted into the rectum and guided to the neoplasm.
- A coectomy: removes a problematic area of the colon with a small area of healthy tissue and adjacent lymph nodes.
In Korea, Turkey, and China, these procedures are performed with minimal surgical intervention. Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery is performed through incisions in the abdominal cavity, where cameras and instruments are inserted.
If the cancer is small and found only on the surface of the intestine, an endoscopic resection of the mucous membrane may be prescribed in China. As part of this procedure, a needle is inserted into the colon wall. Then salt water is supplied through it so that a bubble forms under the growth. The cancerous lesion is removed by suction.
To alleviate intestinal obstruction, an endoluminal stent is installed in Turkish clinics.
Targeted colon cancer therapy
Targeted therapy is available in Israel and Germany for certain types of colon cancer. This innovative treatment stops the growth of cancer cells by interfering with certain receptors or blood vessels. Medications block the tumor's access to nutrients necessary for its vital functions, and it dies. The cost of targeted colorectal cancer therapy in Israel is calculated individually.
Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer
Clinics in Korea and China provide state-of-the-art radiation treatments, including:
- Brachytherapy – tiny radioactive seeds are placed in the body, next to the tumor;
- 3D conformal radiation therapy provides cancer treatment with high precision while keeping adjacent tissues intact;
- intensive modulated radiation therapy – the treatment adapts to the specific form of the tumor.
Prices for radiation treatment of colorectal cancer abroad vary depending on the country and the chosen method.
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