Stomach cancer stage 2 Treatment in Shefaa Al Orman international oncology hospitals

Stage 2 stomach cancer care at Shefaa Al Orman International Oncology Hospitals in Luxor, Egypt, includes surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and image-guided procedures. The ESMO-accredited hospital has a dedicated gastroenterology cancer unit led by gastrointestinal surgeon Dr. Ayman Abdel Wahab Amin. Online surgeon consultations may cost around $40–$60, abdominal MRI around $100, a chemotherapy session around $90, and radiotherapy around $3,000–$4,500.

Stomach cancer diagnosis and staging

The care team uses imaging, endoscopy, tissue tests, and blood work to assess the cancer. Tests may include:

• Imaging: CT scans of the chest and abdomen, abdominal MRI, and PET-CT when indicated.
• Endoscopy and biopsy: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) examines the upper digestive tract. Endoscopic biopsy samples tissue for histology and immunohistochemistry.
• Image-guided biopsy: Interventional radiologists can take tissue samples using CT or ultrasound guidance.
• Laboratory tests: CBC, biochemistry, tumor markers, inflammation markers, and coagulation tests.
• Consultation: An online surgeon consultation is available.

Surgery and cancer treatment

The team plans care based on the tumor’s site, stage, and cell type. Dr. Amin leads the unit, which includes radiotherapy, medical oncology, anesthesiology, and interventional radiology consultants.

• Gastrectomy: Surgeons remove the stomach tumor through open or minimally invasive surgery. Chemotherapy or radiotherapy may be given before or after surgery.
• Laparoscopic cancer surgery: When possible, surgeons use a camera and instruments through small abdominal incisions. The clinic’s Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program supports this approach.
• Chemotherapy: Adjuvant chemotherapy may follow surgery to reduce recurrence risk. Cycles last 1 to 4 days and are outpatient, so patients can go home after each session.
• Radiation therapy: A dedicated radiation oncology department delivers the course on site as part of the cancer unit’s care.
• Interventional radiology: Available procedures include chemoembolization, embolization, image-guided biopsies, catheter drainage, percutaneous stents, and radiofrequency or microwave ablation.

Team planning and support

A surgeon, radiotherapist, medical oncologist, anesthesiologist, and interventional radiologist jointly plan diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Support services include nutritional therapy, physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain management, psychological support, and palliative care. The hospital offers a free medical review with a treatment plan and cost estimate. Patients can request a consultation through Bookimed.