CAR-T therapy is a personalized cancer treatment. It’s offered at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Aviv, Israel. Prices range from $5,000 to $95,000. The program is at a top 10 hospital worldwide and led by an expert in bone marrow transplantation.
CAR-T therapy, or Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell therapy, is a treatment for certain cancers. It uses your own immune cells to fight the disease. Doctors change your T-cells to better attack cancer. These cells are then grown and given back to you.
What to Expect at Sheba Medical Center
The process involves several steps. First, your lymphocytes are collected through apheresis. Then, you may need chemotherapy for up to 21 days. This prepares your body for the CAR-T cells. After that, your modified T-cells are infused back into your body.
Tests Before Treatment
Before starting CAR-T therapy, you will have several tests. These tests help doctors understand your specific cancer. They include a bone marrow biopsy, CT scans, and ultrasounds. Nuclear medicine scans and malignancy genotyping are also performed.
What’s Included in the Price?
The cost of CAR-T therapy at Sheba Medical Center includes apheresis. It also includes hospitalization for up to 21 days during chemotherapy. A deposit of $50,000 is needed to begin treatment.
Please note that the price does not cover treatment for the underlying disease. It also doesn’t include dental care, radiotherapy, or certain medical supplies like a central line. Special pharmacy services and blood products are also separate costs.
Meet the Doctor
Professor Arnon Nagler leads the CAR-T program. He specializes in bone marrow transplantation. He has unique qualifications in this specialized field. The clinic provides treatment in English, Russian, and Arabic.
After Treatment
Following CAR-T therapy, you’ll receive a post-CAR-T assessment. This ensures your body is responding well to the treatment. The medical team will monitor your health closely.
If you’re interested in learning more about CAR-T therapy at Sheba Medical Center, please contact us. We can discuss your individual case and answer your questions.
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