TOP Countries for Breast cancer Treatment — Page 15

Prof. Dr. med. Fruehauf practices at this DKG and ECS certified Cancer Centre. The clinic offers a multidisciplinary tumor board for personalized plans. Diagnostics start from around $559 for a histopathology revision. A PET-CT scan and laboratory tests are also available. Breast cancer surgery typically costs around $8,360, which includes the procedure and hospital stay. Immunotherapy with Keytruda runs around $7,761 per session.

Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus, a University of Duisburg-Essen teaching hospital, has 19 departments and 10 certified centers. It treats around 80,000 patients each year. Care covers obesity surgery, pancreatic surgery, cardiology, joint replacement, breast cancer, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation.

• Certified competence centers for Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, Pancreatic Surgery, Chest Pain Unit, Arthroplasty, and Breast Cancer – each accredited by German medical societies.
• Da Vinci robotic system, latest-generation MRI, cone-beam C-arm CT, and intensity-modulated radiation therapy on-site.
• Specialized rehabilitation covers cancer, neurological, and physiotherapeutic recovery.
• Founded in 1870 by Alfred Krupp, the hospital was one of the world's first to use an X-ray device.
• International patients receive a personal treatment plan, English-speaking coordinator, and private 1-2 bed wards with bathrooms.

Prof. Abut Kebudi brings 34 years of experience of oncology experience and UCLA fellowship training. Diagnostics start from $100 for MRI review, with a PET/CT scan around $750. A mastectomy with sentinel node biopsy typically runs $5,850, covering doctors' fees, the operating room, pre-op tests, and hospital stay. Chemotherapy courses may cost from $1,500 each.

Proton Therapy Center is the largest proton beam therapy center in Europe. It focuses exclusively on proton therapy for many cancer types. The center was founded with Charles University and Czech Technical University.

• Treats around 2,500 patients annually. Nearly 800 patients received treatment in its first three years.
• Uses Ion Beam Applications proton technology and last-generation imaging – MRI, CT, PET-CT, and IGRT.
• Five treatment rooms: three with gantry, one with fixed beam, and one dedicated to eye tumors.
• Certified by SAKCR, the Czech United Accreditation Commission, for quality and safety.
• Pediatric patients receive hospitalization and treatment under anesthesia.

European Health Center Otwock is Poland's first private hospital specializing in oncology and cardiology. It houses the country's only Interdisciplinary Cardio-oncology Department. It was also the first in Poland to receive all technological innovations from Philips Healthcare.

• Radiology department is a Philips International Reference Centre with 3-Tesla MRI and 128-slice CT.
• One of the top centers worldwide for pulmonary artery angioplasty and pump implantation.
• Urology department, accredited by the Polish Ministry of Health and EBU, performs laparoscopic onco-urological surgery.
• Offers genetic testing for prostate, breast, ovarian, and colorectal cancers, including Mammaprint and 4K-score analysis.

Clinica Universidad de Navarra is JCI-certified and treats over 700,000 patients from 70 countries. Breast cancer treatment may cost around $4,400–$9,000. Prof. Jesus San Miguel, Medical Director, is a professor of hematology with extensive experience in oncology.

The JCI-accredited Bangkok Hospital Pattaya treats 400,000 patients annually from 150 countries, with 40% being international patients. The comprehensive packages often cost less than individual procedures. The hospital includes specialized centers like Heart and Breast Centers, as well as a Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Center. Free airport transfers and interpreter services are standard.

Clinic Mont Louis is the largest multidisciplinary hospital in east Paris and ranks first in the city for number of operations performed. Its core specialties are orthopedics, oncosurgery, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, and urology. Over 120 specialists handle 45,000 consultations and 20,000 surgeries each year.

• Performs 6,000 minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgeries and 6,000 orthopedic procedures annually.
• Joint replacements use a 6–10 cm incision with 1–2 week recovery – ligaments stay intact.
• Arthroscopic diagnostics reach 100% accuracy. Hand surgery unit treats carpal tunnel syndrome and Dupuytren's contracture.
• Single-room wards with TV, phone, and shower. Meals are three times daily with menu choice.

Aster CMI Hospital is part of the Aster DM Healthcare network, which spans 320 clinics across 9 countries. It leads the world in organ transplants using robotic surgery and 3D printing. The main specialties are organ transplant, cardiac surgeries, and neurosciences.

• Performed the world’s first successful multiple organ transplant on a child under 7 kg.
• One of few Indian hospitals performing robotic kidney transplants — 54 completed so far.
• First in India to perform robotic mitral valve repair. Cardiac surgeons have done over 20,000 open-heart surgeries.
• Only center in Bangalore offering cartilage surgery. Orthopedics uses 3D printing for advanced trauma cases.
• Free airport transfers and interpreters are available. Patients receive a personal coordinator.

Lippe Lemgo Clinic is a DKG-certified cancer center ranked #1 in North Rhine-Westphalia by Focus magazine. Its core specialties are oncology, oncohematology, and radiotherapy. The hospital is part of Klinikum Lippe GmbH, a network treating 150,000 patients each year.

• Performs over 150 rectal surgeries and complex pancreatic operations annually.
• Uses a latest-generation linear accelerator with IGRT and IMRT for precise radiation therapy.
• High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem cell transplant for lymphoma and leukemia.
• Offers organ-preserving and endoscopic tumor removal through tiny incisions or natural openings.
• An international patient department provides interpreters, transfers, and concierge services.