Colon cancer treatment at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) in Tel Aviv provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for colon cancer. This JCI-accredited clinic offers a full spectrum of services. A consultation with expert Dr. Sharon Peles may cost around $800, while a PET CT scan is around $1,600. Molecular testing may cost around $3,300. The center treats 40,000 cancer patients each year and collaborates with Johns Hopkins.

Dr. Sharon Peles directs the Institute of Tumors of the Digestive System. She is a clinical oncologist with 23 years of focus on gastrointestinal cancers. Her training includes the renowned Royal Marsden Hospital in London. She leads the development of systemic treatment plans.

Diagnostics for Colon Cancer

The clinic provides a complete diagnostic pathway. This ensures an accurate assessment before treatment begins. Available tests include:

• Laboratory diagnostics (CBC, biochemistry, tumor markers like CEA/CA19-9), which may cost around $300.
• PET FDG CT imaging to evaluate the cancer's spread.
• Colonoscopy, typically running $1,200–$1,400, for direct visualization and biopsy.
• Molecular testing and MSI analysis to guide targeted therapy options.
• Histopathology second opinion for review of biopsy results.
• Genetic testing (DPYD), important for personalizing chemotherapy safety.

Treatment Options Available

Sourasky Medical Center offers multiple treatment modalities. The approach is tailored to each patient's specific case.

• Surgery using laparoscopic or Da Vinci robotic techniques. This minimally invasive approach has a 70% success rate for colorectal cancer. Hospital stay is based on the individual case.
• FOLFOX chemotherapy, a standard systemic therapy for advanced cases. A single course of this protocol may cost from around $270 to $590. It includes medications and an infusion pump.
• Clinical trials provide access to experimental treatments. The center collaborates with international research groups like CECOG and NSABP.

Supportive day-hospital services are also available. A day of care including blood tests and infusion typically costs around $1,050. The clinic offers inclusive care with multilingual support for international patients. Contact the hospital to discuss your individual diagnostic and treatment plan.