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• Tongue cancer
Kazakhstan
Nov 7, 2018
Kazakhstan
Nov 7, 2018
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This procedure removes cancerous growths from the tongue, improving oral health and potentially saving lives.
Arrival
Diagnostics
Treatment plan development
Treatment
Follow-up
Rehabilitation
Please note that only a doctor can determine a diagnostic and treatment plan, and it"s individual. In some cases, targeted drug therapy, immunotherapy, or palliative care may also be considered as part of the treatment plan.
| Tongue cancer surgery | - | from $9000 | - |
| PET/CT | from $1300 | from $700 | - |
| ECG | - | from $5 | - |
| Biopsy | from $3800 | from $2000 | from $430 |
| Scintigraphy | - | from $75 | - |
| Consultation with an oncologist | - | from $325 | - |
| Histopathology revision | - | from $300 | - |
| Complex diagnosis of oral cancer | - | - | - |
| CT of the paranasal sinuses | - | from $33 | - |
| The total cost is calculated individually. It may range depending on your medical issue, doctor's qualification, procedure complexity and related complications (if they occur). You’ll get the exact price for a plastic surgery procedure after a consultation with a doctor. | |||
Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul is the largest multidisciplinary medical center in Istanbul. It is the 1st hospital in Turkeу and the 21st in the world accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI) for the high quality of treatment.
Memorial Şişli specialties are the following: oncology, bone marrow transplant, in vitro fertilization (IVF), neurosurgery, and organ transplant. The success rate of organ transplant at Memorial is 90%.
Patients from 92 countries choose Memorial Şişli for treatment annually.
| Tongue cancer surgery | $9000 |
| Histopathology revision | $500 |
| Biopsy | $1500 - $2500 |
| PET/CT | $700 |
| Consultation with an oncologist | $140 - $160 |
Memorial Antalya Hospital is a private multidisciplinary hospital in Turkey. It specializes in medical and radiation oncology, general, plastic, and reconstruction surgery. Memorial Antalya Hospital meets international standards of quality and safety according to the JCI (Joint Commission International), an authoritative organization evaluating world-class medical centers.
| PET/CT | $850 |
| Consultation with an oncologist | $130 |
At Anadolu, oncologists carry out tongue cancer management in the General Oncology Department. Physicians use the most actual diagnostic MRI, PET-CT, X-ray equipment to determine tumor location and size. Accurate diagnosis amplifies tongue cancer treatment success rate.
The operation is the best disease treatment option. In early stages, a tumor is removed and a patient doesn’t have to stay in the Hospital for more than 3-4 days. Removal of 1-2 stages of tumor doesn’t affect person's appearance.
To treat more advanced stages of cancer, oncologists combine surgery with radio- or chemotherapy. It allows to reduce tumor before the operation and destroy remaining cancer cells after it.
| Tongue cancer surgery | $20000 |
| Consultation with an oncologist | $230 |
| ECG | $153 |
| PET/CT | $700 |
| CT of the paranasal sinuses | $32.91 - $49.89 |
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a multi-specialty medical center in Turkey, Istanbul.
The medical center specializes in pediatric and adult cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, oncology, weight loss surgery, and check-ups. Hisar Intercontinental Hospital serves only adults. 250,000 patients choose Hisar Intercontinental Hospital to get medical care every year. Hisar Hospital is certified by JCI (Joint Commission International) that confirms compliance with international standards of treatment quality and safety.
Patients from CIS, Balkans and African countries choose Hisar Hospital for medical care.
| Scintigraphy | $200 - $2000 |
| PET/CT | $500 |
| Consultation with an oncologist | $80 - $120 |
At Sourasky Medical Center physicians treat tongue cancer in the General Oncology Department. Tongue cancer treatment success rate in the Hospital is one of the highest in Israel. Oncologists of the Clinic conduct constant research and participate in scientific conferences. This allows physicians to develop new effective treatment methods and surgical techniques.
Tongue cancer survivors may sometimes experience difficulties with talking or swallowing. At Sourasky a professional doctor will aid patients in adapting to their new condition and teach them to talk and swallow normally.
| Consultation with an oncologist | $950 |
| PET/CT | $1580 |
Medipol University Hospital is one of the largest multi-specialty medical institution in Turkey. Daily, over 1,200 patients trust their health to Medipol's experts. The hospital is equipped with advanced technologies, i.e, Da Vinci Surgical System, Cyber and Gamma Knives. Doctors specialize in cancer, neurological, and cardiovascular treatment. Organ transplantation, bone marrow transplant and IVF are among key specialties of the hospital.
| Histopathology revision | $600 |
| PET/CT | $800 |
| ECG | $50 |
| Biopsy | $2000 - $3000 |
| Consultation with an oncologist | $100 - $130 |
Artemis Hospital is an award-winning medical institution of world class service at Gurgaon, India. The Hospital has 11 Centers of Excellence and numerous certifications including Accreditation by National Board for Hospitals & Healthcare and Joint Commission International ensuring the compliance with the best treating practises and guidelines. Team of 350+ doctors of 40 specialties treat patients from all over the world.
Nordwest Krankenhaus is a multi specialized medical institution, a leading hospital in Germany due to development of innovations, such as 3D ultrasound, anticancer vaccines in targeted therapy. It comprises 5 research institutes and 11 specialized centers.
| Consultation with an oncologist | $514.44 |
| ECG | $128.61 |
| PET/CT | $2357.83 - $3215.23 |
| Histopathology revision | $1286.09 |
Private Koru Ankara Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Ankara, Turkey. The team is dedicated to Urology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Plastic Surgery and Weight Loss Surgery. Private Koru Ankara Hospital serves both adults and children. 350,000 patients choose Private Koru Ankara Hospital to get medical care every year. Patients from Russian Speaking Countries, Europe & Commonwealth and Arab League States visit the clinic most often.
At Teknon tongue cancer doctors address the disease in the Surgical Oncology Department. The following diagnostic tools are used to locate tumor: PET-CT, MRI, X-ray, laryngoscope. Physicians apply chemo-, radio-, immuno-, and target therapies to destroy malignant cells.
The surgical operation is considered one of the best tongue cancer treatment options. It is used to resect small early-stage tumors. Surgeons may combine the operation with one of the therapies. Radio- and other therapy courses help to reduce tumor size prior to operation, or destroy the remnants of cancerous cells after it.
Oncologists at Teknon know not only how to treat tongue cancer, but also how to preserve patient’s quality of life. Reconstructive surgery makes signs of surgical intervention almost unnoticeable.
| Tongue cancer surgery | $21434.85 - $26793.56 |
| Biopsy | $2679.36 - $4822.84 |
| PET/CT | $2357.83 - $3751.1 |
| Consultation with an oncologist | $601 - $604 |
| Scintigraphy | $225 |
Memorial Hospital Bahçelievler (Memorial Bahçelievler Hastanesi) is a multidisciplinary medical center in Istanbul with an eco-friendly design. There are a lot of green areas on the hospital territory, which contribute to patients’ psychological comfort and their speedy recovery.
The medical facility specializes in oncology treatments, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, brain surgery, urology, gynecology, general and robotic surgery.
| Histopathology revision | $350 |
| PET/CT | $650 - $700 |
| Consultation with an oncologist | $180 |
Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals is at the forefront of modern medicine and surgery in Turkey having been founded in 1989 as the first hospital for cardiovascular diseases in the region under the aegis of the Turkish Society of Cardiology.
All facilities are JCI and ISO accredited. Additionally, Istanbul FNH was also awarded Sign of the City in 2014 and British QHA accreditation in 2015.
Today, there are 4 general hospitals, 2 medical centers, as well as Demiroglu Bilim University which has a medical faculty, a school of nursing and a vocational school of healthcare.
The Group has maintained its reputation for excellence by combining expertise with the highest caliber of staff and healthcare innovation to ensure that each and every patient receives the best care possible.
An American-based international non-profit organization that evaluates and accredits healthcare institutions has given Florence Nightingale the global “Gold seal” for inpatient care and safety of the highest level.
Valued Med Hub Hospitals is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. The team specializes in neurosurgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, organ transplant, and plastic surgery. Valued Med Hub Hospitals serves both adults and children. Patients from Europe & Commonwealth, CIS countries, and Arab League States visit the clinic most often.
In Asklepios, oncologists treat patients with tongue cancer in the Head, Neck, and Plastic Surgery Department. Beside high tongue cancer treatment success rate of over 90%, doctors in the Clinic offer restorative esthetic procedures to preserve their good looks and quality of life.
Tongue cancer treatment options include surgical operations, chemo-, radio-, immuno-, and targeted therapies. Surgery is considered one of the best treatment methods but is often used in combination with the therapies. Therapies that are used prior to or after the operation, increase the effectiveness of the procedure.
| PET/CT | $2572.18 - $3858.27 |
| Consultation with an oncologist | $535.87 |
Hospital Sant Joan de Déu (Barcelona, Spain) accepts children for treatment from the infant age to 21. The Hospital belongs to Top-5 medical institutions in Europe and is recognized as the most authoritative one in the field of pediatric oncology treatment. The Center has its own Laboratory for Molecular Medicine where innovative therapeutic methods are developed.
Liv Hospital Ulus is a multi-specialized medical center located in Istanbul.
Orthopedics, cancer treatment, weight loss surgery, neurosurgery, heart surgery and regenerative medicine are the leading specialties in the hospital.
Liv is a smart hospital with innovative medical technologies available: da Vinci robot-assisted system for the surgeries, MAKOplasty for knee replacement, YAG Laser for vascular surgery, virtual angiography for cardiac diagnostics, etc.
Liv Hospital in Istanbul is a popular weight loss surgery clinic in Turkey — patients lose 71% of their excess weight in a year.
| CT of the paranasal sinuses | $580 |
Bumrungrad International Hospital is a global medical facility in Bangkok, Thailand that specializes in oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, neurosciences, heart surgery, check-ups, etc. Over 1 million patients choose Bumrungrad annually. 50% of them are international ones from over 190 countries.
The hospital is one of the largest private centers in Southeast Asia and one of the most significant world’s outpatient clinics. Bumrungrad International is recognized as TOP-10 best hospitals and TOP-30 most technologically advanced clinics in the world.
| PET/CT | $2159.94 |
| ECG | $0 - $30 |
| Consultation with an oncologist | $30 - $65 |
Istanbul Oncology Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. Istanbul Oncology Hospital, established in 2008, started as an outpatient oncology clinic and later expanded to become a fully-fledged Oncology Hospital in 2015. The team is dedicated to orthopedics, oncology, diagnostics, and medical check-up. Istanbul Oncology Hospital serves only adults. At Istanbul Oncology Hospital, all procedures and medical interventions are carried out by experienced medical staff guided by advanced technology. 11640 patients choose Istanbul Oncology Hospital to get medical care every year. Patients from Russian-speaking countries, Europe & Commonwealth, and the Balkans often visit the clinic.
| Biopsy | $1500 - $2000 |
At Assuta tongue cancer doctors address the disease in the General Oncology Department. Surgical intervention is considered one of the best tongue cancer treatment options. It is applied as a standalone procedure to treat early stages of tumors. For advanced cancers, oncologists apply radio- or chemotherapies to reduce tumor size and eliminate remaining malignant cells.
Specially trained doctors help patients with any issues related to post-operational effects. Sometimes it may be difficult to swallow or talk, but these sticking points are easily overpassed with professional help. Surgeons also preserve patient’s looks by applying plastic surgery methods: using skin and muscle grafts.
| PET/CT | $1680 |
| Histopathology revision | $650 |
Emsey Hospital, one of Turkey's multi-specialty private medical centers, provides health services at the A+ class level hospital. The hospital has ISO and JCI accreditations as a reliable medical center. The facility offers general, surgical, and internal medicine treatments as a general hospital. Emsey Hospital has provided healthcare services to patients worldwide since 2012. The hospital's Advanced Spine Surgery Center performs congenital and complicated orthopedic treatments, from scoliosis to spine fusion surgeries. The Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit is one of the largest BMT units in Turkey, with 45 beds.
| Biopsy | $1500 - $5000 |
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.
When choosing a medical institution, pay attention to:
Comprehensive diagnosis of tongue cancer includes:
Removal of the tumor
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.
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:
Chemotherapy
Types of chemistry for tongue cancer:
In most cases, doctors do chemotherapy along with radiation therapy.
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.
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:
Surgical treatment of tongue cancer can impair its function. Therefore, speech therapists work with patients - they help restore the functioning of the organ.
In the last stages, palliative treatment is indicated, which reduces symptoms and improves quality of life.
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