Immunotherapy Treatment in Shefaa Al Orman international oncology hospitals

Immunotherapy is available at Shefaa Al Orman International Oncology Hospitals in New Tiba City, Luxor, Egypt. Online surgeon consultations may cost around $40–$60, and abdominal MRI may be around $100. Colonoscopy may be around $300; thyroid and pancreas biopsies may be around $600, and the hospital is ESMO-accredited.

Imaging, biopsy, and MDT assessment

Doctors use CT or MRI scans and tumor markers to plan treatment. A multidisciplinary team assessment can review the case. Biopsies may include histological and immunohistochemical studies, which examine tissue and cell markers.

• Imaging: Abdominal MRI and CT/MRI scans are available.
• Endoscopy: Colonoscopy is offered.
• Biopsy: Thyroid and pancreas biopsies are available, with tissue studies for diagnosis.
• Online consultation: Patients can book an online surgeon consultation.
• MDT clinic: Specialists review the case together.

Immunotherapy in the 82-bed day-care unit

The hospital gives immunotherapy by intravenous infusion in an outpatient day-care unit. It is listed among treatments for sarcoma and is offered across adult and pediatric oncology programs. The unit has 82 beds and 8 treatment rooms, and runs Sunday to Thursday.

• Before each session: A nurse and physician assess the patient, and clinical pharmacy staff review therapy orders.
• During infusion: Staff monitor patients and record hypersensitivity reactions.
• Supportive care: IV fluids and blood or platelet transfusions are available.

The hospital also provides chemotherapy, targeted therapy, surgery, radiotherapy, and rehabilitation. Patients can request a consultation through Bookimed to discuss immunotherapy and diagnostic options.