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Discover the Best Clinics and Costs for Liver cancer treatment in Italy 2024

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Discover the Best Clinics and Costs for Liver cancer treatment in Italy 2024

Liver cancer Treatment Overview in Italy

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What's the Cost of Liver cancer Diagnostic and Treatment Procedures in Italy? Find Out Now

updated 4/29/2024
The average price for Liver cancer diagnostic and treatment in Italy is $27143, the minimum price is $22710, and the maximum price is $31575.
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Removal of liver cancer from $50000 from $10000 -
CyberKnife from $23000 from $4750 -
Proton-beam therapy ---
NanoKnife -from $3000 -
Cryodestruction ---
Tomotherapy -from $10000 -
Radiofrequency ablation of the liver ---
Chemotherapy for liver cancer -from $1800 -
Chemoembolization of the liver -from $5000 -
PET/CT from $1300 from $700 -
Biopsy from $3800 from $2000 from $430
Extended analysis of blood from $250 from $3215 -
Consultation with an oncologist -from $325 -
Consultation with a gastroenterologist -from $2000 -
Сomplex oncology diagnostic -from $7000 -
Histopathology revision -from $300 -
Fine-needle aspiration biopsy -from $550 -
Abdominal CT Scan -from $100 -
CT scan of the body part -from $33 from $475
Consultation of a radiologist -from $80 -
Consultation with an interventional radiologist -from $100 -
Comprehensive diagnosis for Liver Cancer ---
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Located in Oblia (Sardinia), Mater Olbia Hospital is an international center of excellence, created by combining the skills and the respective experiences of Qatar Foundation Endowment and Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS in Rome.

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Get a Medical Assessment for Liver cancer Treatment in Italy: Select Your Expert from 3 Experienced Doctors

Italy, Milan
Armando Santoro
Clinical oncologist
44 years of experience
HUMANITAS RESEARCH HOSPITAL
Professor Santoro is heavily involved in research, with interest in many topics, such as the development of new cancer drugs and new biological therapies, interests for solid and haematological tumours, and not only he treats cancer survivors but also patients with comorbidities. He has worked in Humanitas Research Hospital for 22 years. Professor Santoro’s post-graduate research was carried out at the Unité de Development Therapeutique (Institut de Cancerologie et d’Immunogenetique, Villejuif of Paris) from 1974 to 1975, and in the Division of Medical Oncology of the National Cancer Institute of Milan from 1976 to 1977.  In 1977, he specialized in Clinical and Laboratory Haematology at University of Rome. In 1979, he completed his fellowship post-graduate work in the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center of New York and later, at Stanford University. In 1980, he specialized in oncology at the University of Genoa.  Current Teaching Activity: Professor Santoro worked as Contract Professor at the Specialization School in Clinical Pathology ad Pavia University from 1992 to 1997. Also, from 1993 to 2002 he has been President of the Rare Tumour Group. Now he is full professor at Humanitas University.  Current Positions:  .Since 1997, he is the Director of the Department of Medical Oncology and Haematology, at Istituto Clinico Humanitas, Milan. Also, he is Member of the Ethics Committee of Istituto Clinico Humanitas and Director of Clinical Research in the same Institute since 2007. - Since 2008, he is Member of the Planning Committee, Ministry of Work and of Health and Social Politics, Rome, Italy. - Since October 2008, Professor Santoro is Counsellor of the Board of Directors of the Fondazione Humanitas for Research of Rozzano, Italy. - Since November 2008, he is Expert Member of the National Centre for the Prevention and Control of Disease, Ministry of Work and of Health and Social Politics (Rome, Italy). - Since February 2009, he is National Representative preparatory actions for the "European Partnership for Action against Cancer" Ministry of Work and of Health and Social Politics (Rome, Italy). - Since February 2009, Professor Santoro is member of National Italian Committee on the Research Network in Oncology, Ministry of Work and of Health and Social Politics (Rome, Italy). - Since May 2009, he is Coordinator of the Oesophageal-Stomach Cancer Group Coordinator of the Liver and Biliary Tree Cancer Group, Regional Oncology Commission – Lombardy Oncology Network.   In addition, Professor Santoro’s unique expertise was recognized through numerous awards, such as the Managing Doctor of the Year award (2013), the City of Siena S. Caterina d’Oro Award (2013, Serra Association Award for scientific research) and social and healthcare commitment (Salerno, 2009).      Publications: santoro%a - Search Results - PubMed (nih.gov) 
Italy, Milan
Michele Reni
Clinical oncologist
36 years of experience
San Raffaele
Professor Michele Reni is an experienced medical oncologist with over 30 years of practice based in Italy. Expert in pancreatic adenocarcinoma, gastro-esophageal cancers, and central nervous system tumors. Coordinator of Italian Association of Medical Oncology (AIOM) guidelines for treatment and management of pancreatic cancer. Work experience Since 2016 — Director of Strategic Program of Clinical Coordination at the Pancreas Center in IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele 2002-2016 — Senior Registrar at the Department of Oncology in IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele 1996-2001 — Registrar at the Department of Oncology in IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele. Education 1988 — Medical Faculty at the University of Milan — Degree in general medicine and surgery 1992 — Medical Faculty at the University of Milan — Specialty in radiation oncology 1996 — Medical Faculty at the University of Milan — Specialty in clinical oncology. Scientific activity Has published over 180 papers on cancer treatment.  Chairman of numerous clinical trials on treating patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Italy, Rome
Vincenzo Tondolo
General surgeon
23 years of experience
Mater Oblia Hospital
Director of the General Surgery Unit Mater Olbia Hospital Medical Degree with Honors, School of Medicine, Catholic University, Rome, Italy, Erasmus Program, School of Medicine, Salamanca, Spain. Certificate of Specialist in General Surgery, School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Catholic University, Rome, Italy. Residency in General Surgery, School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Catholic University, Rome, Italy Visiting Fellowship, Transplant Division Riskhospitalet - Oslo, Norway. Over 1300 surgical procedures as first operator including Liver, Pancreas and Kidney transplants more than 500 cases of oncologic operations (colorectal, liver, pancreas, sto- mach) mainly laparoscopic more than 370 cases of emergency surgery. Teaching activity: 2020-2021 Teacher of the Course “General surgery” at School of Medicine and Surgery, Cattolica International, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.  Member of Italian Society of Surgery and the Italian Society of Oncologic Surgery Author and co-author of publications in international journals.

FAQ about Liver cancer Treatment in Italy

What is liver cancer?

Liver cancer is a malignant tumor localized in the liver. Neoplasm is derived from the liver cells (primary cancer) or is a metastasis of a tumor located in another organ (secondary cancer).

The liver tumor itself is diagnosed in rare cases; mostly it is represented by metastasis from another organ.

How to choose the best liver cancer hospital in the world?

The best liver cancer treatment centers are located in Germany, Israel, Korea, Thailand, India, etc. Most of them work according to strict international treatment protocols. It guarantees that medical procedures are performed at the highest level.

While choosing the best hospital for liver cancer, take into account such factors:

  • Liver treatment centers’ accreditation. Choose the hospitals which are accredited at the international level. For instance, JCI (Joint Commission International) certificate confirms the compliance of medical centers with the world standards.
Experience of liver cancer specialist. Learn CV of a doctor who will develop the liver cancer treatment plan. A specialist needs to have certificates and practices in top liver cancer centers. Reviews of the patients can also give information about the doctor’s professionalism. Treatment options applied in the best hospitals for liver cancer. Leading centers offer a wide range of procedures to treat liver cancer. In most cases, a combination of therapies is used. The liver cancer treatment cost. The high price is not an indicator of quality in top liver cancer centers. For instance, in Turkey or India it is possible to receive the best treatment for liver cancer 30-50% cheaper than in Germany or Korea. The deal is all the best liver cancer treatment centers work according to the same treatment protocols, but the price police in the countries differs.

Best treatment options for liver cancer

What is the best treatment for liver cancer is possible to determine only after the complete diagnostics.

Liver cancer is a quite specific oncological disease, and the therapies are chosen only individually for each case.

The diagnostic procedures include:

  • blood tests
  • imaging tests (ultrasound, CT, MRI or PET-CT)
  • biopsy (removing a liver tissue sample).

The diagnostics takes about 3-5 days.

A doctor detects all features of the patient health condition: cancer stage, primary or secondary cases, age and comorbid condition. Then such the best treatment for liver cancer option can be applied:

Surgery

  • Liver resection. A doctor can prescribe liver resection (removal of the affected part with cancer). This procedure is possible to be performed in case of primary non-metastatic liver cancer. The resected area recovers to the normal size within several months. Liver resection supposes hospitalization for 2 days with outpatient stay up to 5-6 days.

Liver resection varient

Liver resection scheme; DH - diseased hemiliver, FLR - future liver remnant.

  • Liver transplant. Non-metastatic liver cancer can be cured applying this surgery. It is one of the most effective methods with 5-year survival in 74% of cases.

Localized treatment options

Liver treatment centers offer so-called localized treatments. They are administered directly to cancerous cells. Among them are:

  • Radiofrequency ablation. Cancer cells are heated up to 90 °С with radiofrequency electric current and then are destroyed. A doctor inserts the needles through the small incisions in the abdomen and reaches the tumor. The procedure is conducted under the ultrasound or CT control.
  • Cryoablation is destroying a tumor with the extreme cold. A doctor places the special instrument (cryoprobe) directly into a liver tumor. The cryoprobe contains liquid nitrogen freezing affected cells. The operation is conducted under control of ultrasound.
  • Chemoembolization is available in the best liver cancer treatment centers. It is a type of chemotherapy than anti-cancer medicines are placed directly in the liver without affecting healthy tissues.
SIRT-therapy is an internal radiation therapy. Microscopic particles with Yttrium-90 are inserted through the liver artery to reach tumor tissue. The targeted irradiation destroys liver cancer cells. Alcohol injection into the tumor. A doctor inserts pure alcohol directly into liver tumors through the skin before or during the operation. Alcohol causes the death of tumor cells.

Palliative therapy

Palliative therapy is applied to relieve pain and other symptoms of liver cancer.

The palliative therapy may consist of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. It helps to improve quality of life and prolong life expectancy.

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