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How much do Tongue cancer diagnostic and treatment procedures cost?

The average price for Tongue cancer diagnostic and treatment is $18,874, the minimum price is $9,000, and the maximum price is $28,000.
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Bülent Karagöz
31 years of experience

Dr. Bülent Karagöz is a highly experienced Turkish medical oncologist, sarcoma and lymphoma specialist, and breast cancer surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He has expertise in tumor biology, tumor immunology, cancer Immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. He has written over 40 publications in cancer research and is a member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.

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Mustafa Solak
18 years of experience

Mustafa Solak, M.D. is a medical doctor who graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine and has completed residencies at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital and a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. He specializes in Breast Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Lung Cancer, Head-Neck Cancer, and Gastrointestinal Cancers. He has also worked at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.

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Yesim Yildirim
20 years of experience

Doctor Yesim Yildirim is an oncologist certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO). Affiliated with numerous hospitals in the United States and Turkey, including the University of Maryland Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital and Memorial Sisli Hospital. She has over 20 years of experience and has a special interest in preventive medicine, diabetes, and hypertension. Holds an MBA in Healthcare Management and shares her expertise with Bookimed from 2022.

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Ержан • Tongue cancer
Kazakhstan
Oct 10, 2024
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Thank Allah that we met him and he did a good surgery
Many thanks to Dr Bora Basharan and Alisher Durdiev! Diagnosis: carcinoma on the tongue. Alisher was very helpful with the choice and full support during the treatment. He gave us confidence in choosing Dr Bora Basharan by telling us about his professionalism and humanity. The most important thing for Alisher was the patient's health and to organise the diagnosis/surgery so that the patient gets the best results. We are very happy about this. We could not decide on the treatment (we were waiting for answers from South Korea) and Alisher did not give up to provide us with doctor's answers, answer our many questions and help with organisation. His ability to speak excellent Russian helped a lot in communication. The first meeting organised by Alisher went well. The doctor explained everything about the surgery and gave us peace of mind due to his experience as a highly specialised ENT surgeon in oncology. The operation went well and the follow up health checks. The recovery is good. We read many positive reviews online about Dr Bor Basharan which gave us more confidence. The reviews are true. After the surgery we were given a room with excellent food and the recovery was good. Thank Allah that we met Alisher and Dr Bora Basharan, for his golden hands, good surgery and organisation. Thank you very much again! Good health to all!
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Online survey and automatic selection of clinic options that specialise in this disease. Quick answers and support. An online service that helps people find the best treatment.
Anonymous • Chemotherapy
Kazakhstan
Nov 7, 2018
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Doctors seemed professional
Doctors seemed professional. Low quality translation from Turkish to Russian and vice versa. For some reason, after PET KT (perhaps a coincidence), upon returning home, it was sharply worse. We had to urgently operate, although Turkish oncologists did not see the need for an operation, but offered to wait a month.
Ірина • Tongue cancer
Ukraine
Apr 7, 2023
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FAQ about Tongue cancer Treatment

Why do patients choose foreign clinics for the treatment of tongue cancer?

The main method of treating tongue cancer in domestic hospitals is partial or complete removal of the organ. Abroad, specialists use laser and ultrasound, which preserve the tissues of the tongue as much as possible. If surgery is indicated, foreign doctors perform a partial removal of the organ with its subsequent restoration.

How to choose a clinic for the diagnosis and treatment of tongue cancer?

When choosing a medical institution, pay attention to:

  • qualification of an ENT oncologist;
  • methods of treatment used by clinic specialists;
  • accreditations and certificates of the department where tongue cancer is treated.

Tongue Cancer Diagnosis

Comprehensive diagnosis of tongue cancer includes:

  • biopsy - sampling of neoplasm tissue for analysis;
  • histology - a laboratory study of a tumor, which determines its malignancy;
  • Chest CT - detects metastases in the lungs;
  • positron emission computed tomography (PET-CT) - determines the prevalence of the tumor in the body.

Treatment Methods

Removal of the tumor

  • Non-surgical removal

Intervention is indicated for patients with tumors up to 4 cm. Doctors excise the tumor with a laser or ultrasound.

Advantages: unlike other methods, the procedure preserves healthy tissues as much as possible.

Disadvantages: Large neoplasms cannot be removed with laser and ultrasound.

  • Glossectomy

This is a partial or complete removal of the language. Surgeons perform interventions for tumors larger than 4 cm.

Advantages: during the operation, surgeons excise large neoplasms.

Disadvantages: the procedure causes organ dysfunction. After a glossectomy, it is necessary to carry out the reconstruction of the tongue.

Radiation therapy

Types of radiation therapy for tongue cancer:

  • therapeutic - destroys small tumors without surgical intervention;
  • neoadjuvant - reduces the neoplasm before its removal;
  • adjuvant - affects the pathological cells that remain after the operation;
  • palliative - stops tumor growth and reduces symptoms in the last stages.

Chemotherapy

Types of chemistry for tongue cancer:

  • therapeutic - destroys small tumors without surgery;
  • induction - reduces neoplasms before surgery;
  • adjuvant - destroys malignant cells that have not been removed;
  • palliative - improves the quality of life in the last stages.

In most cases, doctors do chemotherapy along with radiation therapy.

Duration of treatment

The duration of treatment depends on the prescribed procedures. Surgery for tongue cancer takes 1 to 4 hours. Depending on the extent of the intervention, the patient stays in the clinic for 1-14 days. Radiation therapy lasts from 1 to 7 weeks, chemotherapy - up to 6 months.

Stages of treatment

  1. The patient comes to the medical facility for a consultation. An ENT oncologist studies the medical history, the results of previous tests, if necessary, sends for an additional examination.
  2. The patient undergoes procedures prescribed by a specialist.
  3. An ENT oncologist selects the most effective treatment for tongue cancer and makes predictions.

How is the treatment going?

Removal of the tumor

Depending on the size of the neoplasm, the doctor removes it with a laser, ultrasonic scissors, or with a scalpel.

After traditional surgery, a reconstructive plastic surgeon reconstructs the tongue with a skin flap. He takes the material for the procedure from the chest, thigh, forearm or back of the patient.

Radiation therapy

Radiation oncologists perform irradiation by the following methods:

  • remote - using a linear accelerator. Specialists perform an MRI, which accurately determines the location of the tumor. After that, they set the intensity and direction of the beam to the linear accelerator. The device accurately affects the affected tissues without damaging healthy ones.
  • Contact (brachytherapy) – specialists using needles for 1 week granules with radioactive material are placed in the tumor. The substance destroys pathological cells and does not harm the entire body.

Life after tongue cancer

Surgical treatment of tongue cancer can impair its function. Therefore, speech therapists work with patients - they help restore the functioning of the organ.

Questions about tongue cancer treatment

  • Can stage 4 tongue cancer be cured?

In the last stages, palliative treatment is indicated, which reduces symptoms and improves quality of life.

  • Is it necessary to come to the clinic for a consultation?

We can arrange a remote consultation. Learn more about this from your Bookimed medical coordinator.

Organization of tongue cancer treatment in foreign clinics

To undergo tongue cancer treatment abroad, leave a request on the Bookimed website. You will be contacted by a specialized coordinating doctor who will help you choose a clinic.

Send us your medical records. We will send them to the medical center of your choice and request a treatment program.

The medical coordinator will help you organize your trip and will stay in touch with you throughout your treatment - from the moment you contact us and even after you return home.

Payment

Bookimed services are free for patients. Our work - consulting, selection of clinics, organization of treatment, information support - is paid for by clinics, since we take on some of the functions of their departments for working with foreign patients. Our services do not affect your bill from the clinic. You pay it directly to the cash desk of the medical center. There are several payment methods: cash, bank transfer, payment by card through the terminal. You can learn more about the terms of payment in a particular medical center from the Bookimed coordinator.

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We understand how difficult it is to make a choice when it comes to your health or the health of your loved ones. That is why we strive to provide you with the most complete and objective information about the treatment. Medical institutions provide us with statistics: how many procedures were performed by their specialists and how many of them were most effective. We collect feedback from our patients . They share their personal experiences and opinions about the clinics where they have undergone procedures, the treating doctors and Bookimed services. Register on the site to ask them questions in the comments.