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Israel, Tel Aviv
Rhabdomyosarcoma treatment at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
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84% Patients
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About the clinic
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) in Tel Aviv, Israel provides comprehensive care for rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare pediatric cancer. An initial pediatric oncology consultation may cost around $1,400. The full treatment program with hospitalization and tests is typically around $50,000. The clinic's strength lies in its specialized sarcoma team led by Dr. Dror Levin, a pediatric oncologist with 39 years of experience and training at Italy's Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute.
Diagnosis at Ichilov
The diagnostic process is thorough. It starts with a detailed pediatric oncology consultation. Advanced imaging like CT or MRI scans follows. Blood and laboratory tests are also performed. A crucial step is Foundation One CDx genetic testing. This identifies specific mutations in the tumor. A biopsy may be conducted if needed to confirm the diagnosis.
Treatment Options Available
The center offers a complete spectrum of therapies. Treatment plans are personalized based on each child's genetic test results.
- Chemotherapy: This systemic therapy targets cancer cells throughout the body. The protocol and hospital stay vary for each patient.
- Radiotherapy: Localized radiation is delivered with precision. The clinic uses the Novalis Truebeam STx linear accelerator. Sessions are typically brief, lasting about 10 minutes.
- Surgery: Surgeons aim to remove the tumor while preserving healthy tissue. They use the O-ARM 3D navigation system for accuracy. This minimizes tissue damage. Implants may be placed if bone is affected.
- Immunotherapy: This is a targeted treatment option. It is customized based on the findings from genetic testing.
- Cryosurgery: This technique freezes and destroys tumor cells. It is a minimally invasive option in certain cases.
Doctor and Clinic Expertise
Dr. Dror Levin is the Director of sarcoma treatment at Dana Children's Hospital. He brings nearly four decades of expertise in pediatric hematology and oncology. The hospital itself is the largest medical center in Israel. It is JCI-accredited and recognized as a top-10 global medical tourism destination. The clinic reports a 90% average success rate for cancer treatments. For metastatic sarcoma, the success rate is 62%. Families receive support like free airport transfers and interpreters. The environment is designed to be child-friendly.
Learn more about building a personalized treatment plan for rhabdomyosarcoma with this specialized team.
Highlights
1961
Year of foundation
2200 doctors
Highest-Rated Clinic for Rhabdomyosarcoma Treatment
1800000 patients per year
34000
Operations per year
Most Popular Clinic for Rhabdomyosarcoma Treatment
Leading pediatric oncologist
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Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
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Treatments prices in the clinic
Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.
Pediatric Oncology
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation with a hematologist | Price on request | |
| CT (computer tomography) | Price on request | |
| Consultation with a pediatrician | Price on request | |
| Abdominal MRI | $1550 | |
| Ophthalmoscopy | Price on request |
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Complex treatment of rhabdomyosarcoma | Price on request | |
| Brain tumor removal | Price on request | |
| CyberKnife | Price on request | |
| Radiotherapy | Price on request | |
| Bone marrow transplantation | Price on request | |
| Biological therapy | Price on request |
Clinic Doctors
Pediatric hematologist
Dror Levin
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Pediatric hematologist, Pediatric hematologist/oncologist, Pediatric oncologist
Experience
41
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Pediatric hematologist/oncologist
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Stanislav • Stomach cancer Belarus
Jan 31, 2024
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We are very grateful for the small chance that these doctors gave us
We received a detailed consultation with Dr. Pelles Sharon and her assistant Denis. They explained everything, gave me a treatment plan, and the doctor was very attentive to details. We are very grateful for the small chance that these doctors gave us. I would also like to note the work of the coordinator, Yulia. A very sensitive, empathetic specialist, she was able to organize everything quickly. Thanks a lot!
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Evgeny • Male Check-up Ukraine
Feb 27, 2025
Verified review.
The medical trip didn't go well. I didn't get what I expected or wanted at all.
It was a waste of a trip.
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Reply from Avia Piklas
representative of Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Mar 3, 2025
Good afternoon, Eugene.
We thank you for your appeal.
We are very sorry that your experience seemed negative. Although, we made every effort to achieve the desired result.
I would like to note that all the procedures were agreed with you and carried out at the appointed time. Except for those tests that you decided to cancel on your own. Moreover, you received recommendations, based on the procedures performed, for additional tests for diagnosis, which you considered unnecessary.
Medicine is an exact science and in some cases, in order to make a diagnosis, specialists need a more in-depth examination of the patient.
In any case, based on the investigations you have had, you have been advised and we hope that you will continue your examination at a place that suits you.
We wish you all the best on your road to recovery.
Best wishes.
Вячеслав • Male Check-up Sri Lanka
Feb 2, 2023
Verified review.
Service at the highest level
Service at the highest level. The doctor took exactly at the appointed time and spent about an hour. The problem was studied comprehensively and, as a result, logical recommendations were received and the doctor prescribed treatment. Accompanying Denis has extensive experience and a very interesting interlocutor. You have a good team! Well done!
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Anonymous • HIV Russian Federation
May 8, 2019
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Good day! During this treatment, I was only twice in this medical center, both times in the laboratory for blood donation, I waited 1 hour for the first time, 30 minutes for the second time, despite the fact that there was no visitor except me. All other actions, including the consultation of the doctor, were not in this clinic, so it is difficult for me, based on the foregoing, to make a different assessment. Also about the doctor. I was given the wrong doctor who was originally declared. I do not know anything about the current attending physician, please provide the data whenever possible. The doctor's conclusion, by the way, was also not carried out on Ichilov’s form — on a regular sheet and contains not the appointments that were made as a result, the doctor’s explanation of the side effects of the drugs (but I was going there, because your specialist said medicine without side effects and this was the key for me), appointed in the end and containing quite strong side effects.
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Людмила • Sarcoma Ukraine
Oct 31, 2022
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I recommend
The staff is great. At the moment, we are waiting for the results of the tests, since the wrong diagnosis was made in Ukraine. In Ukraine, sarcoma was treated for 7 months and it is gone. We are not saying that there is no oncology, but the fact that there is no sarcoma is already pleasing. Received very nicely and politely. The coordinators are Russian-speaking. Every day they keep track of all matters. Those who passed the tests were not left alone for a single minute. Currently, we are waiting for a meeting with an oncologist and a radiologist. I recommend
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