Why do patients choose Israel for chemotherapy?
Access advanced Chemotherapy solutions in trusted clinics from $31,000.
The cost of chemotherapy in Israel typically ranges from $600 to $700. Prices vary depending on the chemotherapy drug regimen, the number of cycles, the hospital, and the oncologist’s experience. In the United States, the average cost is $13,000 (per ACS). Chemotherapy in Israel is generally about 95% less than in the U.S.
Israeli hospitals usually include the cost of medications, oncologist consultations, infusion sessions, routine blood tests, and basic follow-up in their packages. In the U.S., the listed price often covers only the drug and administration, with lab work, supportive care, and specialist visits billed separately. Always confirm exactly what each clinic’s package includes before starting treatment.
| Israel | Turkey | Austria | |
| Chemotherapy | from $620 | from $3,000 | from $2,500 |
| Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) | from $40,000 | from $22,500 | from $40,000 |
| Chemotherapy for uterine cancer | from $620 | from $4,000 | from $8,500 |
| Chemotherapy for stomach cancer | from $650 | from $2,500 | from $12,000 |
| Chemotherapy for larynx cancer | from $620 | from $5,000 | from $12,000 |
No hidden fees – just official clinic prices. Pay at the clinic for Chemotherapy upon arrival and use a flexible installment plan if needed.
Bookimed is committed to your safety. We only work with medical institutions that maintain high international standards in Chemotherapy and have the necessary licenses to serve international patients worldwide.
Bookimed offers free expert assistance. A personal medical coordinator supports you before, during, and after your treatment, solving any issues. You're never alone on your Chemotherapy journey.
Chemotherapy at Sourasky Medical Center is performed in the Oncological Department by professional oncologists.
Chemotherapy (chemo) is a course procedure during which a patient receives injections of chemical solutions aimed to eliminate cancerous cells.
Physicians arrange chemotherapy regimen in accordance with international cancer treatment protocols. To determine if the tumor is sensitive to particular agents, doctors perform FoundationOne genetic tests.
The efficiency of chemotherapy for cancer treatment is up to 90% at Sourasky Medical Center.
Rambam Hospital is one of the greatest medical centers in Israel. Thousands of international patients visit the medical center every year. It offers more than 1,000 beds for inpatients. It is necessary to mention that the Rambam medical team includes leading Israeli specialists – professors and doctors, some of whom were even awarded the Nobel Prize. Up-to-date equipment and advanced technologies allow these high-level specialists to refine and develop in various realms of medicine.
Assuta Hospital is the largest clinic of private ownership in Israel. It develops a lot of medical directions and is highly specialized in surgery, IVF, cardiology (the use of VenaSeal, Cryo and MICRA and other innovative techniques) and oncology. The main distinguishing feature of this medical institution is a high level of attentiveness to the patient’s needs. The option of a surgical operation, an attending physician and a type of the room is not the complete list of things left up to the choice of the patient.
Sheba Medical Center is one of the best hospitals in Israel and in the world. Newsweek International Magazine ranked Sheba Hospital in TOP 10 world's hospital in 2020. The hospital covers 1,990 specialties and over 1,500,000 patients all around the world visit Sheba Hospital for treatment every year.
Dr. Ofer Merimsly is the best sarcoma, lymphoma, and lung cancer doctor within Israel and in the world. Also specializes in Whipple surgery treatment for patients with pancreatic cancer. Head of the National Center for sarcomas of bone and soft tissues of the Tel Aviv Medical Center Sourasky (Ichilov).
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Dr. Pelles Sharon is an oncologist known for her skill in advanced cancer treatments and clinical research. She has led important studies on how cancer patients view and understand clinical trials. Her work has helped improve patient involvement and outcomes.
Dr. Sharon performs surgeries for colon and stomach cancer, HIPEC, SIRT therapy, and Whipple surgery. She also offers modern treatments such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemoembolization. She is respected for her high success rates and dedication to evidence-based care.
When considering Chemotherapy, it’s important to understand the different techniques and which is best suited for you. Here’s a concise comparison of popular options:
HIPEC involves delivering heated chemotherapy directly into the abdominal cavity to treat cancer.
Involves the use of powerful drugs to target and destroy cancer cells in the liver, aiming to shrink tumors and prevent metastasis.
Chemo uses cancer drugs to kill or stop the growth of cancer cells in the lungs.
Chemotherapy for breast cancer is a systemic treatment using drugs to destroy cancer cells in the body.