Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer, Israel offers treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Diagnostics may start from around $500 for a donor search, with comprehensive assessments running $8,000–15,000. Bone marrow transplants typically cost between $154,000 and $194,000. The hospital is ranked in the Top 10 World's Best Hospital by Newsweek.
Dr. Yoram Neumann leads the pediatric hemato-oncology department. He specializes in pediatric cancer care and bone marrow transplantation. His training includes work at Chaim Sheba Hospital. He is a member of the Israeli Hematology Society.
Diagnostic Options
A full diagnosis is the first step. It helps plan the right treatment. Available tests include:
- Complete initial assessment with imaging like CT and ultrasound.
- Bone marrow biopsy and bone scintigraphy.
- Pulmonary function tests and MUGA scans.
- HLA typing for donor matching.
This workup gives a clear picture of the disease.
Treatment Approaches
Treatment depends on the patient's condition. The goal is to achieve remission.
Salvage Chemotherapy uses a fludarabine-based regimen. It prepares the body for transplant. Hospital stay varies with this treatment.
Bone marrow transplantation is a key option. Two types are available:
- Allogeneic Donor Transplantation uses cells from a matched donor. It may cost around $154,000. This package includes 30 days of hospital stay. Follow-up visits for two months are part of it. Transplantation-related chemotherapy is covered.
- Allogeneic Haploidentical Transplantation works with a partial genetic match. It helps when a full match is hard to find. The price is typically around $194,000. It also includes 30 days hospitalization and follow-up care.
Both transplants require pre-transplant treatment. This conditioning regimen may cost $50,000 to $120,000. Blood products and special drugs are extra.
Sheba Medical Center is Israel's largest hospital. It handles 1.5 million patients annually. The facility has a dedicated International Medical Tourism Division. English language support is available for international patients.
For personalized care planning, contacting the clinic directly is recommended.
Individual treatment program and cost estimate
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