Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona, Spain, provides a full spectrum of care for stage 4 lung cancer. Diagnostics like scintigraphy cost around $225, while Gamma Knife radiosurgery may cost around $15,000–20,000. Systemic therapies like chemotherapy typically run $4,068–6,393, and a comprehensive surgical package is around $52,305–63,929. The program is led by Dr. Ivana Gabriela Sullivan, a clinical oncologist with over 16 years of specialization in lung cancer.
Dr. Sullivan has performed more than 1,100 procedures and holds memberships in the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). She is supported by a multidisciplinary team within the Quirónsalud network. The clinic itself is accredited by JCI and the EFQM, ensuring high international standards.
Advanced Diagnostics
Accurate diagnosis and tumor profiling are the first steps. The clinic offers a range of imaging and laboratory tests:
- PET-CT scan (with Gallium 68/PSMA for specific cases)
- Brain MRI with contrast to check for metastases
- Scintigraphy scans for bone evaluation
- Molecular genetic panel testing for mutations like EGFR, ALK, and KRAS
- Lung biopsy and gastroscopy with biopsy
Personalized Treatment Options
Treatment plans are tailored based on the patient's specific cancer type and genetic profile. Available therapies include:
- Targeted Therapy: Uses drugs that target specific genetic mutations found in the cancer cells. This is a form of precision medicine.
- Immunotherapy: Employs checkpoint inhibitor drugs like pembrolizumab or nivolumab. These help the patient's own immune system recognize and attack cancer cells.
- Chemotherapy: A standard option using cytotoxic drugs to destroy rapidly dividing cancer cells throughout the body.
- Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery: A precise, non-invasive radiation treatment specifically for brain metastases. It typically involves a single session.
- Surgery: May be an option to remove localized tumor tissue, particularly in conjunction with other treatments. It includes the procedure, anesthesia, and hospital stay.
Exploring these advanced options requires a detailed medical assessment. Patients can begin with an oncology consultation to review their case and discuss a personalized plan.
Individual treatment program and cost estimate
Average answering time – 5 minutes
