Lung cancer treatment at Centro Médico Teknon

Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona provides comprehensive care for lung cancer. Diagnostics like a CT scan may cost around $600, and a chemotherapy cycle is typically $2,950-$4,130. Immunotherapy may cost around $4,500-$8,500, and advanced robotic surgery starts around $22,400. The clinic is JCI-accredited and led by Dr. Ivana Gabriela Sullivan, an Associate Professor of Clinical Oncology with 15 years of experience and over 1,100 procedures performed.

Specialist-Lung Cancer Care

Dr. Sullivan specializes in thoracic tumors. She brings expertise in genetic profiling and targeted treatments. Her research has been presented to major oncology societies. Dr. Sullivan is a member of ESMO, ASCO, and SEOM.

Advanced Diagnostics

Precise diagnosis is the first step. Teknon's imaging center uses the latest technology. This allows for accurate tumor staging. Available tests include:

• Blood analysis (around $219-328)
• Whole-body MRI (around $875-1,313)
• PET-CT scan (around $2,300-7,667)
• Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) with biopsy (around $1,500-2,500)

Treatment Options

The clinic offers the full range of modern lung cancer treatments. The plan is always personalized. Options include systemic therapy, precision radiation, and surgery.

Systemic & Targeted Therapy

Chemotherapy is given in cycles, often to shrink tumors before surgery. Each cycle may cost around $2,950-$4,130. This price includes the day-hospital stay and tests. Immunotherapy like Keytruda is used for suitable tumors. A single infusion may cost around $4,500-$8,500. It activates the immune system to fight cancer cells.

Precision Radiation

CyberKnife stereotactic radiosurgery (SBRT) delivers high-dose radiation with pinpoint accuracy. It is for early-stage or metastatic tumors. A full course may cost around $11,800-$25,000. Standard radiotherapy is also available, costing around $18,900-$21,200.

Surgical Solutions

Surgery aims to remove the tumor completely. The preferred method is minimally invasive robotic surgery. Da Vinci robotic thoracic surgery allows for precise tumor removal. It typically costs around $22,400-$25,950. For larger tumors, traditional lobectomy or lung segmentectomy is performed. This package may cost around $41,300-$64,900. Both packages include anesthesia and post-operative care.

As part of the Quirónsalud network, Teknon has 20 operating rooms and a hybrid OR. They use advanced technology like the Da Vinci and Novalis systems. If you are considering treatment for lung cancer, you can learn more about your options at Teknon.