How much does brachytherapy for prostate cancer cost?
The average price of brachytherapy for prostate cancer is $15500, the minimum price is $2500, and the maximum price is $50000.
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Brachytherapy for prostate cancer is carried out under local or general anesthesia. A doctor installs the needles in the prostate to put in the radioactive sources - seeds. The procedure is controlled by the visualized diagnostic units. It takes about 1.5 hours.
After the operation, a patient is hospitalized for 1 day. Then a doctor examines a patient and removes the catheter. A patient returns home.
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Specialists at Teknon provide brachy treatment for prostate cancer.
Brachytherapy for prostate cancer is performed under general or local anesthesia. A physician implants the catheter to remove the urine. The special probe is put inside the rectum to visualize and control the process.
Then 15-30 needles are placed into the prostate. Radioactive seeds inserted inside the prostate go through them. The high dose rate brachytherapy for prostate cancer takes 1.5 hours. When the operation is over, a patient is hospitalized. If there are no complications, a doctor removes the catheter and gives the recommendations. A man is discharged from the Hospital.
The cost of brachytherapy is determined for each patient individually.
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| Brachytherapy for prostate cancer | $2500 - $5500 |
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How effective is brachytherapy for prostate cancer?
Prostate brachytherapy is a form of radiation therapy used to treat prostate cancer where radioactive sources are placed in the prostate gland. The radiation can kill the cancer cells while causing minor damage to healthy tissue nearby. The overall prostate-specific antigen (PSA) progression-free survival at 10 years is 80-90% for low-risk patients. Many long-term follow-up clinical studies have shown better biochemical disease-free survival after brachytherapy than conventional external-beam radiotherapy and similar survival after radical prostatectomy.
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a multi-specialty medical center in Turkey, Istanbul.
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Patients from CIS, Balkans and African countries choose Hisar Hospital for medical care.
Location: Saray Mah. Site Yolu Cad. No:7 34768 Ümraniye / İstanbul
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- Doctors apply a wide range of prostate cancer treatment, including brachytherapy.
- The cost of brachytherapy at Asklepios is one of the most affordable in Germany.
| Brachytherapy for prostate cancer | $6847 |
Emsey Hospital is one of Turkey’s multi-specialty private medical center, provides health services in the A+ Class level hospital. The hospital has ISO and JCI accreditations as a reliable medical center. As a general hospital, the facility provides treatments in general medicine, surgical medicine and internal medicine. Emsey Hospital provides healthcare services to patients from all around the world since 2012. The hospital has Advanced Spine Surgery Center performing congenital and complicated orthopedic treatments from scoliosis to spine fusion surgeries. The Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit is one of the largest BMT unit in Turkey with 45 beds.
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Medical Promise Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. The strongest specialties are orthopedics, urology, aesthetic medicine, and weight loss surgery. Among the clinic's achievements are the success rates: 98% for breast lift, 95% for liposuction, 98% for tummy tuck, 98% for ear surgery, and 98 for FUE hair transplant. Medical Promise Hospital serves both adults and children. Patients from Europe, African countries, the USA visit the clinic most often.
Location: Merkez, Darülaceze Cd. 14/1, 34381 Şişli/İstanbul, Turkey| Brachytherapy for prostate cancer | $6000 |
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Brachytherapy for prostate cancer is carried out in the Urology Department.
A patient is under local or general anesthesia during the therapy. A specialist inserts the urine catheter and the special probe to send the images on the screen and control operation. Then the needles (their quantity varies depending on the prostate size) are placed in the prostate gland. Through the needles radioactive seeds are delivered to the prostate.
The duration of operation is 1.5 hours. A patient is hospitalized for 24 hours. If there are no complications, a doctor removes the catheter, and a man leaves the Hospital.
The cost of brachytherapy is calculated individually in each particular case.
Location: Weizmann St 6, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Hermes Clinics is a healthcare network that provides medical services in Istanbul, Turkey. Hermes Clinics offer treatments and packages that include the therapy plan, VIP transfer from-to the airport, a guide that speaks your language, accommodation at prestigious 5 stars hotels in Istanbul, lifetime online consultation option.
Location: Fevzi Çakmak Mah., Cemal Gürsel Cad., No:9, Pendik, İstanbul, Türkiye
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FAQ about Brachytherapy for prostate cancer
Brachytherapy is a non-surgical treatment of prostate cancer with internal irradiation. Special tiny seeds are placed inside the prostate gland and destroy a tumor.
The effectiveness of brachytherapy is over 90%.
You can compare brachytherapy costs for prostate cancer and read reviews on this page.
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What does a brachytherapy cost for prostate cancer depend on?
The price for brachy treatment in case of prostate cancer is affected by:
- A number of radioactive seeds required to be placed inside the prostate gland. Their amount differs for low- and high-dose brachytherapy.
- Doctor's experience. Specialists who have vast experience in performing brachytherapy for prostate oncology treatment may ask for a higher fee. But in any case, you should carefully study a doctor's CV and be sure in their professionalism.
- Country for treatment. Due to a different price policy in the countries, the brachytherapy cost also varies without quality loss. For instance, the price of internal radiotherapy in Europe is 2-3 times lower than in the USA or Canada.
Submit a request on Bookimed website to get a personalized brachytherapy cost for your case.
Benefits of brachytherapy for prostate cancer?
Brachytherapy for prostate cancer is internal irradiation of the prostate. This treatment option is primary in case of non-metastatic cancer. It allows preserve the prostate and avoid complications. Brachytherapy is an alternative therapy to radical prostatectomy.
The advantages of brachytherapy in case of prostate cancer are the following:
- minimally invasive procedure
- the same effectiveness with prostatectomy (removal of the prostate)
- the prostate is preserved
- 96% of patients save their ability to normally urinate
- 85% of patients preserve the erectile function
- short hospital stay - 24 hours.
Indications and contraindications of brachy treatment for prostate cancer
Indications for brachytherapy:
- prostate cancer T1-T3 NOMO
- seminal vesicles are not affected by metastases
- the absence of problems with the urination
Contraindications for brachytherapy:
- metastatic spread
- Gleason score over 7.
The age in not a contradiction for brachytherapy in case of prostate cancer.
Process of prostate cancer treatment with brachytherapy
The prostate cancer treatment with brachytherapy consists of such steps:
Preoperative preparation
- consultation with a specialist
- palpation of the prostate
- MRI/CT
- PSA-test.
Brachytherapy process
- A patient is under general anesthesia. The operating area is sterilized.
- A doctor inserts the catheter to withdraw the urine.
- The special probe is placed in the rectum to make images of operation and transmit them on the screen.
- A specialist inserts 15-30 needles into the prostate. Their quantity depends on the prostate size.
- Through each needle it is possible to place 1-6 radioactive seeds.
- The brachytherapy for prostate takes 1-2 hours.
- Then a patient is hospitalized. The next day after brachytherapy, a doctor examines man’s health and removes the catheter. A patient returns home.
Process of brachytherapy for prostate cancer
Postoperative period
During several weeks some patients may notice the swelling and urination disorders.
In 1-1.5 months a patient needs to visit a doctor, in 3 months - make PSA test. If there are no complications, a man returns to a usual lifestyle.
Radioactive seeds lose 50% of their charge during the first 2 months. The seeds remain in the prostate.
During the first 2 months after brachytherapy, a man needs to avoid the long-term contact with children and pregnant women. This period the irradiation is quite strong.
The sexual life is allowed after brachytherapy.
How to receive brachytherapy for prostate cancer?
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