Esophageal cancer treatment at Centro Médico Teknon

Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona, Spain offers complete care for esophageal cancer. Diagnostics like scintigraphy may cost around $225, while advanced imaging like a PET-CT scan typically runs $2,500-$7,612. Surgical removal, an esophagectomy, is around $2,928-$4,099. The clinic is JCI-accredited and features Dr. Jaume Capdevila, an oncologist with 25 years of specialized experience.

Accurate Diagnosis

The clinic performs a full range of tests to plan treatment. The multidisciplinary team uses advanced equipment.

• Scintigraphy for initial imaging.
• Gastroscopy with biopsy to take tissue samples.
• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and Thoracic-abdominal CT for detailed staging.
• PET-CT scan to check for cancer spread.
• Molecular pathology review of tumor genetics.

Personalized Treatment Plans

Dr. Jaume Capdevila leads the Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Tumor Unit. He has performed over 1,100 procedures and is a principal investigator in clinical trials. His expertise guides the choice from three main approaches.

• Esophagectomy: This surgery removes the cancerous part of the esophagus. The Da Vinci robotic system is available for this procedure. The price typically includes the surgery and hospital stay.
• Chemoradiotherapy: This combines chemotherapy and radiation to shrink tumors. It is often used before surgery.
• Immunotherapy: This systemic treatment uses drugs like nivolumab. It helps the immune system target remaining cancer cells.

The clinic also offers comprehensive treatment packages for coordinated care. These packages may cost around $20,000-$50,000 and include diagnostics and treatment planning. Get more details on available options and scheduling.