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Rare Disease Day

On February, 28 is the Rare Disease Day. It was first established 10 years ago on the last day of February to raise awareness about rare diseases. What started as a small European event now turned into a world tradition with 94 countries participating.1 in 20 people can be diagnosed with such a disease at some point in their life. Despite this, there is no cure for the majority of rare conditions. There are a lot of types of rare diseases: cancers (gliosarcoma, teratoma), tumors (acoustic neurin...

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How does brain cancer manifest itself? Signs and symptoms of brain cancer

What is brain cancer? Symptoms of tumors located in different brain regions What to do in case of first signs of brain cancer Diagnostic procedures in case of brain diseases What is brain cancer? Brain cancer is represented by malignant intracranial tumors. They derive from cells of brain tissue which grow and divide quickly. Risk factors and causes of brain cancer Causes of a sudden division of cells are different in primary and secondary cancer. The secondary one is 10 time...

Brain Cancer

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Is melanoma curable?

Is melanoma curable? Choice of treatment method Surgical removal of melanoma Why is it better to remove a suspicious mole? It is worth knowing: Melanoma is not a verdict Early diagnosis is a key to a complete recovery If you suspect a melanoma, consult a specialist Is skin cancer (melanoma) curable Although the melanoma is rarely diagnosed, it is a very dangerous disease. It is the most malignant type of skin cancer. Melanoma grows rapidly and spreads it...

Melanoma

Updated October 18, 2023

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How much does a stomach cancer treatment cost?

Stomach cancer is no longer a death sentence. Modern medicine evolves and makes new methods of effective treatment. In this article, a patient can check the cost of stomach cancer treatment that includes surgery and other therapies. Bookimed has composed the ranking of the TOP 4 hospitals with the most relevant prices for treating this disease and high-quality healthcare services. In the article, you can see stomach cancer treatment cost in: Germany Israel Turkey Spain. Bookimed helps to...

Stomach cancer

Updated October 18, 2023

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Medi Travel Expo Warsaw 2020

Medi Travel Expo Warsaw is the first international medical and wellness tourism exhibition in Poland. It takes place on April 24–26, 2020 at the National Stadium in Warsaw, the largest stadium within Poland and one of the most popular in Europe. What are the aims of Medi Travel Expo Warsaw? introduction of health service providers mainly focused on aesthetic and wellness medicine making contacts with patients and partners improving competitiveness in the field of health tourism creation o...

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Dr. Aziz Aksöz from Estetik International shares which hair transplant option is the best

Dr. Aziz Aksöz, a leading hair transplant specialist and researcher in Turkey, answers the most frequently asked questions by Bookimed patients. The doctor has over 15 years of experience and has performed more than 5,000 hair transplants! This is a real sign of doctor's professionalism and expertise in this field. Nowadays, Dr. Aziz Aksöz operates at Estetik International, one of the largest plastic surgery and cosmetology centers in Turkey. Every year, over 1,000 patients impro...

Hair transplant

Updated October 18, 2023

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500,000 Bookimed Patients: Stories Embracing Hope

Bookimed, a global platform for hospital search and treatment arrangement, is proud to share a new record: over 500,000 people have requested our services. Half a million — it means the world for us. Every new request means a new person with a unique story behind. It brings new experiences and challenges for us. We remember everyone. Keep reading the article to find out about the most inspiring cases. The Power of Hope: 3 Life-Affirming Stories Most of our patients are people who...

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Hair Transplant Success Story, ‘It took 7 hours with a lunch break. An anesthetic injection was the most painful part of the procedure.’

The US resident, Niko, challenged himself. He fulfilled his old dream and visited Istanbul to get a hair transplant. Niko is a Bookimed patient requested to arrange his journey to Turkey for gair surgery. And now he shares his hair transplant story. At 46 years of age, the US citizen, Niko, did what many men of his age think about but hesitate to do. For long, Niko didn't want to admit that the prospect of losing his hair worried him either, even to himself. But looking in the mirror o...

Hair transplant

Updated October 18, 2023

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How revision rhinoplasty changes lives. A happy story of our patient

Zahra Abed had been suffering from the consequences of a poorly performed surgery for 8 years. And only in September of 2021, thanks to Bookimed, she became happy again. Today, Zahra admires her reflection in the mirror and smiles when someone takes her photo. Looking at this beautiful young woman, you would never have thought that a few months ago she suffered so much because of the way she looked. The reason for her insecurities was the unsuccessful septoplasty and rhinoplasty surgery perform...

Revision rhinoplasty

Updated October 18, 2023

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Medical tourism in Ukraine

Health tourism in Ukraine is developing. However, even during the coronavirus pandemic, Ukraine attracts thousands of travelers from any corner of the globe due to low prices, good service, and well-developed infrastructure, unique treatments like stem cells therapy. Usually, the expenses for medical procedures here are 3-5 times reduced than in other countries, allowing travelers to save about 80% of their money. People from such places as the USA, the countries in the Persian Gulf, Europe, Asi...

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Diagnosis of cervical cancer

Diagnosis of cervical cancer at the early stages The critical factor in early detection of cervical cancer is regular gynecological examinations with a cytological analysis of cervical scraping. Visual inspection allows detecting cancer by external signs, for example, by the change in the color of the cervix. Early diagnosis of cancer, or screening, includes a PAP test (the Papanicolaou test or Pap smear). It should be done regularly for all women aged 21 to 65 years. A mandatory PAP test is f...

Cervical cancer

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"I Just Fell Asleep and Woke up with Beautiful Breasts," — Mariam's Breast Lift Experience

Loving yourself and enjoying life is the philosophy of 41-year-old Mariam from Denmark. After the giving birth of five children, the woman's body changed. However, this fact did not stop her on the way to the body of her dreams. Even though it required the plastic surgeon's intervention. Mariam shared how she decided to have surgery, why she chose a plastic surgeon abroad, and how her life has changed after the mammoplasty. I really wanted to enjoy my body I am a cosmetologist...

Breast lift

Updated October 18, 2023

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Medical tourism in India: how to get for treatment

Statistics of medical tourism in India Why do patients prefer treatment in India? Popular specialties for medical tourism in India Top private hospitals in India for medical tourism Best doctors in India Cost of healthcare tourism in India How to undergo treatment in India? Medical tourism in India: patients’ reviews The material shows medical tourism trends and describes the leading expert-opinion-based specialties in the country. This information relies on the Book...

Updated October 18, 2023

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Cheap Breast Reduction: Top 5 Countries for Affordable Surgery

Bookimed coordinators have sorted out 10 breast reduction clinics among 224 facilities listed on the platform. They offer cheap breast reduction, but the level of performed services remain as high as in facilities offering the same procedure for a higher price. Doctors’ experience and patients’ reviews have been also analyzed to give you top-rated deals: Clinic Deal price Istanbul Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Turkey $3,340 Dr. Soho Clinic,...

Breast reduction

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Medical tourism in Germany: how to go for treatment

Medical tourism: how does it work? Why do patients choose Germany for medical tourism? What diseases do medical tourists treat in Germany? 3 best hospitals for medical tourism in Germany Prices in German clinics for foreign patients How to get for treatment in Germany? Reviews about health tourism in Germany The material shows medical tourism trends and describes the leading expert-opinion-based specialties in the country. This information relies on the Bookimed statistics, p...

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How Much Does Lymphoma Treatment Cost?

Bookimed recommends having medical travel and medical complications insurance during your trip, with coverage valid in a host country. About 500,000 men and women obtain lymphoma diagnosis every year. The disease is well-responsible for therapy and shows 81-94% 5-year survival rate depending on the cancer stage. The crucial factor that significantly improves the chances for recovery is the on-time beginning of adequate treatment. However, the prices of lymphoma treatment in some countries are...

Lymphoma

Hematology Oncology

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Top 5 Countries to Get Affordable Hernia Surgery

Cheap hernia surgery prices: Turkey — starts at $5,500 Mexico — starts at $6,000 India — starts at $4,500 Poland — starts at $3,500 Czech Republic — starts at $8,000 Pain, numbness or movement limitations are frequent patient complaints who suffer herniated discs. Sometimes, this condition can be managed with conservative treatment. However, sooner or later, herniated disc surgery may be prescribed to relieve patient well-being eventually. GET A FR...

Herniated disc surgery

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Best places to get plastic surgery for Britons: Top 7 countries

Plastic surgery is considered not a treatment in most of the cases, so the insurance does not cover the expenses. So, more and more British people go outside the native country to search for the cheaper place for plastic surgery. They want to have high-quality medical procedure shortly and at a reasonable price. For instance, Turkey, the Western European countries (Poland, the Czech Republic, etc.), and even the UAE provide cosmetic surgeries 2-3 times cheaper than in the UK. For instance, rhino...