Retinoblastoma Treatment in Shefaa Al Orman international oncology hospitals

Retinoblastoma care at Shefaa Al Orman International Oncology Hospitals in Luxor, Egypt, includes pediatric oncology, chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. An abdominal MRI may cost around $100, a biopsy around $300–$800, and a systemic chemotherapy session around $90. Intra-arterial chemotherapy may run around $2,800–$3,000; the hospital holds ESMO accreditation and has a pediatric ICU.

The pediatric oncology unit treats eye tumors in children up to 18 years old. Dr. Mahmoud Motaz Elzembely heads pediatric oncology and malignant hematology. He is also an assistant professor at South Egypt Cancer Institute, Assiut University.

Diagnostic options, including MRI and CT

• Imaging: MRI and CT scans are available to assess the tumor and support care planning.
• Biopsy: Tissue sampling can help identify the tumor type.
• Laboratory tests: Tests include a complete blood count, urine analysis, and biochemical blood analysis.
• Hereditary cancer testing: PCR and next-generation sequencing labs can test for inherited cancer risks.
• Clinic evaluation: Multidisciplinary review, new-case visits, and long-term pediatric follow-up clinics are available.

Treatment in the pediatric oncology unit

• Intra-arterial chemotherapy: An interventional radiology team delivers medicine toward the tumor’s blood supply through a microcatheter. The technique uses microspheres and beads.
• Systemic chemotherapy: Outpatient infusions last 1–10 hours, depending on the protocol. Children leave the same day. A full chemotherapy course may cost around $500.
• Radiation therapy: The dedicated radiation oncology department has pediatric radiotherapy clinics. It is headed by a professor of radiation oncology from the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University.
• Surgical tumor removal: The hospital performs major, medium, and minor tumor-removal operations through its surgical and one-day surgery units.

The pediatric service has 50 inpatient beds, a 12-bed ICU, and 3 HEPA-filtered isolation beds. Support includes play therapy, psychological care, pain management, and a 4-bed palliative care unit. Families can request a consultation through Bookimed.