Best Clinics and Costs for Targeted therapy in 2024
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Наталья • Testicular cancer Ukraine Jun 20, 2022
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Anonymous • Lutetium-177 therapy Italy Dec 10, 2023
Jay • Prostate cancer United States of America Jun 8, 2023
Максим • Lutetium-177 therapy Ukraine Jun 2, 2021
Катя • Leukemia Ukraine May 16, 2021
Targeted therapy Overview
- Lutetium-177 therapy - from $6000
This therapy uses radioactive particles to kill cancer cells, offering precise, effective treatment with fewer side effects.
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- Bookimed deposit: $200 or €200.
- Clinic deposit: Pay a set percentage in advance.
Day 1: Arrival
- Arrive in the country for targeted therapy.
- Settle into your accommodation (not included).
Day 2: Pre-Operation Stage
- Meet with oncology specialist for consultation.
- Complete blood count with cancer markers and a proteinogram.
- Additional tests as suggested by the specialist.
Day 3: Targeted Therapy
- Arrival at the clinic for Targeted therapy.
- The procedure specifics will be explained before starting.
- The process can take anywhere from 1 to 3 hours.
- Local or no anesthesia will be used.
Day 4: Post-Operation Stage
- Stay in the clinic for post-procedure observation.
- On medical advice, the patient can leave the clinic.
Week 1-2: Rehabilitation
- Regular follow-ups with the oncology specialist.
- Return to work as suggested by the specialist.
- Gradual return to other activities.
- Sport activities should be resumed after 2 weeks.
Please note that each patient"s case is individual and can vary.
How Much Does Targeted therapy Cost? Find Out Now
Turkey | Austria | Spain | |
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Lutetium-177 therapy | from $6000 | - | from $1104 |
Targeted therapy | from $1000 | - | from $13616 |
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. |
What is important for patients to know about targeted therapy?
- It is effective even in the late stages of the disease and in cases where other methods do not help.
- Targeted therapies are easier than chemotherapy because they only work on cancer cells.
- To determine the feasibility of targeted therapy, it is necessary to conduct an immunohistochemical study of the tumor. It will determine the presence of genetic mutations and hormone receptors that are sensitive to targeted drugs.
- There are more than 70 targeted drugs, less than 20 are registered in the CIS countries. Abroad, thanks to a large selection of drugs, it is possible to undergo treatment that is most effective in a particular case.
- It is not necessary to stay abroad for such treatment. Medicines can be bought at a medical center abroad and taken at home according to the scheme that the doctor determines.
Bookimed has collected clinics around the world where targeted therapy is available. Hospitals are presented in a ranking based on the choice of our patients. Leave a request on the site, and the coordinating doctor will contact you. He will answer your questions about treatment, orient you on the cost of 1 course of targeted therapy. Together with him, you will choose the best medical center for your case..
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The specialists of Anadolu Medical Oncology Department prescribe a targeted therapy for treatment of some types of cancer. It shows good results even at the advanced stages of oncological development. Oncologists prescribe a targeted therapy regimen. Specialized medical staff inserts the medications into a patient’s body. Such drugs can be used: bevacizumab, cetuximab (Erbitux), panitumumab (Vectibix).
Targeted therapy affects only malignant cells without destroying healthy ones as chemo does. According to this, targeted therapy has fewer side effects and complications, while the result is better. Oncologists can prescribe targeted therapy as the only treatment options. The procedure is provided on the outpatient basis.
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Targeted therapy | $3000 - $5000 |
Wiener Privatklinik is a private hospital in Austria. Prof. Rainer Kotz is the Medical Director of the Clinic. Wiener Privatklinik has the connection with some Nobel Prize winners. Among them Theodor Billroth, Robert Barany, Karl Landsteiner, Konrad Lorenz, Otto Loewi, Karl Ritter von Frisch. Sigmund Freud was practicing in the Clinic.
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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.
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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.
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Oncologists of Sourasky Oncology Department apply targeted therapy for cancer treatment. It is alternative to chemotherapy for treatment skin, blood, stomach, lung, kidney, prostate cancers. Specialists administer medications in a patient’s organism. They detect malignant cells and destroys them, stop their division and help the immune system to ‘recognize’ cancer.
Oncologists appoint targeted therapy only after a complete examination of a patient. The main advantage of this therapy compared to chemo is that it does not affect healthy cells, only cancer affected ones. Targeted therapy also causes fewer side effects. It does not require hospitalization or additional treatment options.
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Centro Médico Teknon is a private medical facility in Barcelona, Spain offering world-class care in specialties such as epileptology, neurosurgery, oncology, heart surgery, and stem cell therapy. Dr. Jon Karles Galseran, an onco-urologist with experience since 1987, offers a targeted therapy procedure in Spain, which includes a complete blood count with cancer markers and a proteinogram. This procedure does not include accommodation or transfer and requires a one-day stay in the hotel. Patients from all over the world can find top-notch care for various medical needs, ranging from online consultations to complex surgeries.
Centro Médico Teknon is the No.1 choice for celebrities, sportsmen, and politicians. Their team of highly qualified doctors and medical coordinators works together to ensure the highest quality of care and patient satisfaction. To find out more about the clinic and Dr. Galseran and book the Targeted therapy in Spain offered by the clinic and Dr. Jon Karles Galseran, visit the Bookimed website.
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Medical Centers of Oncology at Medipol provide treatment of cancer. Oncologists use different treatment options, among them chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, targeted therapy, etc. One of the most effective is targeted therapy. It is used when chemo is ineffective. Except for the high effectiveness, targeted therapy is safer - it does not inhibit the healthy tissues but kills malignant ones.
During the procedure a patient does not have to stay in the hospital; it is performed on the outpatient basis.
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Targeted therapy | $3600 - $4200 |
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.
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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.
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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.
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Ospedale San Raffaele (San Raffaele Research Hospital) in Milan is one of the largest research hospitals in Europe. It applies ad hoc methods for rare immune system and genetic diseases treatment.
Among its achievements — the world's first stem cell therapy for patients with severe combined immune deficiency disorder (ADA-SCID).
Oncology, oncohematology, neurosurgery, neurology, cardiovascular surgery, urology, and gynecology are the strongest specialities here.
Surgeons of the hospital perform over 52,000 operations annually.
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Dievo Surgery Center is a private multi-specialty medical center in Kyiv, Ukraine. The team is dedicated to urology, surgery, proctology, and plastic surgery. Dievo Surgery Center serves only adults. 4000 patients choose this surgery center to get medical care every year. Patients from Europe, the Commonwealth, Arab League States, the USA, Canada, and Australia visit the clinic most often.
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Cancer Center of Krankenhaus Nordwest conducts treatment of oncological diseases. There is a wide range of treatment options for cancer. One of them is targeted therapy. Oncologists apply it instead of chemotherapy when it is possible. It is suitable for advanced cancer cases. A patient can undergo targeted therapy without hospitalization.
Doctors insert medications for targeted therapy into a patient’s organism via veins. These medications recognize cancer cells and destroy them. Targeted therapy is effective for treatment even small metastases.
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Medicana Ataşehir Hospital is one of the multispecialty hospitals of Medicana Group of Hospitals in Turkey. It comprises 12 modern clinics and employs over 3,500 medical personnel following world’s standards of treatment.
Medicana Ataşehir Hospital meets quality and service standards of the Turkish Ministry of Health and the Joint Commission International (JCI).
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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.
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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.
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Asklepios Oncology Centers perform targeted therapy for treatment of different types of cancer. It is a new treatment option achieving high recovery rates even at the advanced stages. Oncologists develop targeted therapy regimen for each patient. Then doctors administer specific drugs in the veins of a patient. The procedure is performed on outpatient basis.
The targeted therapy ‘recognizes’ malignant tumors protein and blocks the biochemical reactions in the tumor. As a result, cancer cells stop dividing and die. The therapy also stimulates the immune system to detect cancer cells. The targeted therapy affects only malignant cells without affecting healthy tissues.
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Targeted therapy | $3321.06 - $8856.17 |
Doctors of Assuta Medical Center apply a wide range of treatment options. Among them is targeted therapy. It is an innovative therapy which is used instead of chemotherapy and surgery. Targeted therapy supposes the administration of drugs into a patient’s organism through the veins. Doctors conduct this procedure on an outpatient basis.
Inserted medications find the malignant cells and stop their development. After a while, these cells die. If chemotherapy inhibits both healthy and malignant cells, targeted therapy does only cancer. So this treatment option is safer for a patient and does not cause severe side effects.
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Solingen Clinic for Oncology specializes in the treatment of different types of cancer. Oncologists prescribe a targeted therapy regimen if chemotherapy is ineffective or when it can show better results. Targeted therapy can be used without surgery or other treatment options. It is effective for skin, colorectal, blood, lung, kidney cancer, etc.
The mechanism of targeted therapy is the following: specific drugs administered into the body detect the protein of cancer cells. Then they are recognized, medications block the development of biochemical processes inside the tumor. As a result, malignant cells stop their growth and die.
Compared to chemotherapy, targeted therapy does not destroy healthy tissues, so a quantity of side effects is much lower.
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Liv Hospital Vadistanbul is a new multi-specialty hospital in Istanbul continuing the Liv Hospital's journey in founding new facilities. Vadİstanbul specializes in robotic and traditional kidney transplantation, adult and pediatric cancer surgeries, adult and pediatric cardiac surgeries. The hospital has a heart health center, advanced endoscopy center, spine center and athlete health clinic, rehabilitation clinic, and stem cells.