Rectal cancer Treatment in Shefaa Al Orman international oncology hospitals

Rectal cancer care at Shefaa Al Orman International Oncology Hospitals in Luxor, Egypt, includes diagnosis, surgery, and cancer therapies. Online surgeon consultations may cost around $40–$60, abdominal MRI around $100, rectal resection around $3,200, and Keytruda treatment around $1,500–$1,600. The ESMO-accredited hospital reviews cases through a tumor board with surgery, radiotherapy, and oncology specialists.

Rectal cancer diagnosis

Dr. Ayman Abdel Wahab Amin, a gastroenterology surgeon and colorectal cancer program lead, works with the multidisciplinary team. Tests help confirm the diagnosis and assess the cancer before treatment.

• Colonoscopy: The doctor examines the bowel and may take a tissue sample for testing.
• Imaging: Options include abdominal MRI, abdominal ultrasound, CT or MRI of the chest and abdomen, and PET-CT when indicated.
• Biopsy and lab tests: CT- or ultrasound-guided biopsy may be used. Lab work can include blood counts, biochemistry, tumor markers, inflammation tests, and clotting tests.
• Case review: The tumor board considers findings across gastroenterology surgery, radiotherapy, medical oncology, anesthesia, and interventional radiology.

Surgery and recovery

Rectal resection removes the rectal tumor. Surgeons use an open or minimally invasive approach when possible. The listed resection package includes surgery, hospital stay, and an anesthesia team; flights and accommodation outside the hospital stay are excluded.

• Laparoscopic colorectal surgery: Surgeons use small abdominal cuts, a camera, and special tools instead of one large incision.
• ERAS program: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery provides a structured recovery pathway for colorectal surgery patients.

Other rectal cancer treatments

• Adjuvant chemotherapy: Given after surgery to lower recurrence risk. Treatment is outpatient, with each cycle lasting 1 to 4 days depending on the protocol.
• Radiation therapy: External beam radiation or internal radiation can shrink a tumor before surgery, lower recurrence risk, control inoperable tumors, or relieve symptoms from metastases.
• Keytruda immunotherapy: Pembrolizumab helps the immune system recognize and attack colorectal cancer cells.
• EGFR-targeted therapy: Drugs block EGFR, a protein that can drive cancer cell growth and spread.
• Treatment for liver metastases: Options include surgical removal, targeted therapy, chemoembolization, and radiofrequency or microwave ablation.
• Palliative care: Pain and symptom control, psychological support, and nutrition support can accompany cancer treatment.

A free medical review includes a treatment plan and cost estimate. Patients can request a consultation through Bookimed to discuss their records and possible next steps.