Private HospitalIstanbul (Gebze), Turkey
Anadolu Medical Center, affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine, is highly specialized in complex Oncology Cases and Treatments
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At a glance
Key planning information for brachytherapy abroad.
$2,900 fromLowest listed price (Israel)
16 hospitalsList brachytherapy
19Countries with hospitals listed
Brachytherapy abroad is listed from US$2,900 to US$20,000 at 16 hospitals in Israel and Turkey, with 19 countries listed in total. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Description of Brachytherapy:
What is Brachytherapy?
Brachytherapy (also known as Radioactive seeds) is a kind of radiation therapy used in cancer treatment. In radiation therapy, ionizing radiation is used to eliminate cancer cells and reduce tumors. During brachytherapy, radioactive material is placed directly on the tumor.
Brachytherapy (also known as Radioactive seeds) is a kind of radiation therapy used in cancer treatment. In radiation therapy, ionizing radiation is used to eliminate cancer cells and reduce tumors. During brachytherapy, radioactive material is placed directly on the tumor.
Brachytherapy that involves using radioactive seeds is known as Permanent Brachytherapy. The radioactive seeds are placed in or near the tumor and are left there permanently. After many months, the radioactivity level of the implants reduces to nil. The seeds are inactive and remain in the patient’s body without any lasting effect.
Brachytherapy is used to treat cancers of the prostate, cervix, head and neck, skin, breast, gallbladder, uterus, vagina, lung, rectum, and eye.
How is Permanent Brachytherapy performed?
How to prepare for Permanent Brachytherapy?
The patient may need to do some of the following preparations:
Side effects:
Side effects of brachytherapy differ according to the location of the tumor.
Acute side effects that last for a few days consist of the following:
Acute side effects of brachytherapy related to cervical or prostate cancer are:
Acute side effects of brachytherapy related to skin cancer are:
Brachytherapy is used to treat cancers of the prostate, cervix, head and neck, skin, breast, gallbladder, uterus, vagina, lung, rectum, and eye.
How is Permanent Brachytherapy performed?
- A needle containing radioactive seeds is inserted into the tumor.
- The needle is removed and the radioactive seeds are placed inside the patient’s body.
- The physician may use X-rays and CT scans to position the seeds in the correct place.
- Other imaging tests may also be performed after the seeds have been implanted to verify the placement of the radioactive seeds.
How to prepare for Permanent Brachytherapy?
The patient may need to do some of the following preparations:
- Blood tests
- Pre-treatment ultrasound, CT scan or MRI
- Bowel preparation
- Chest X-rays
- Electrocardiogram
Side effects:
Side effects of brachytherapy differ according to the location of the tumor.
Acute side effects that last for a few days consist of the following:
- Localized bruising
- Bleeding
- Swelling
- Discomfort or discharge at the implant site
- Fatigue
Acute side effects of brachytherapy related to cervical or prostate cancer are:
- Urinary incontinence
- Urinary retention
- Painful urination
- Minor rectal bleeding
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Rare chance of seeds migrating outside the treatment site and into the bladder and passed in the urine
Acute side effects of brachytherapy related to skin cancer are:
- Shedding of the skin’s outer layer
- Ulceration
About Brachytherapy
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Days admitted
A few days of hospital stay may be required after a permanent brachytherapy, depending on the dose and location of the implant.
As the radiation becomes less day by day, the patient will be discharged from the hospital.
Anesthesia
General anesthesia may be administered while the implants are inserted into the patient’s body.
Recovery
Most patients are able to return to regular activities within a few weeks after brachytherapy.
Risks
Long-term risks of brachytherapy may result from damage of tissues and organs.
These include:
- Urinary and digestive problems in cases of cervical and prostate cancer
- Erectile dysfunction in cases of prostate cancer
- Scar tissue and fat necrosis in cases of breast cancer
After care
- The patient should follow the aftercare instructions very carefully.
- The level of radiation is very low and affects only tissues that are around a few millimeters of the tumor. As a precautionary measure, patients are advised not to hold infants and small children. They should also avoid being too close to women who are pregnant.
Cost of Brachytherapy by country
Price ranges in US$ for each country with a published range. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
| Country | Minimum price | Maximum price |
|---|---|---|
| Brachytherapy in IsraelLast updated Jul 2017 | $2,900 | $20,000 |
| Brachytherapy in TurkeyLast updated Jun 2019 | $3,000 | $10,000 |
Price starting from $2,900 up to $20,000 · last updated Jun 2019.Final prices are quoted by each hospital
Hospitals and clinics offering Brachytherapy abroad
Brachytherapy is listed by 16 hospitals abroad. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
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Public HospitalTel Hashomer, Israel
JCIPrice on requestThe largest medical center in Israel and the Middle East, internationally renowned for it's medical excellence. Around 31,000 inpatients are treated annually.
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Public University HospitalTel Aviv, Israel
The Oncology Institute serves a broad population of cancer patients from central Israel and throughout the country. The fast-track appointment service enables patients to be seen for their initial visit within 48 hours of contacting the institute.
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Public University HospitalHaifa, Israel
JCIPrice on requestThe Oncology Institute at Rambam Health Care Campus is a multi-disciplinary center for cancer treatment. It is certified by the European Society for Clinical Oncology (ESMO) as an integrated center for cancer treatment and support services, and is the only institute of its kind in Northern Israel.
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Private HospitalMedellín, Colombia
ISOPrice on requestThe Comprehensive Cancer Unit of the University Hospital of San Vicente Fundación, with more than 40 years of experience in cancer treatment, provides the patient and his family with an integral and timely service in the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and prevention.
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Private HospitalMalaga, Spain
JCIPrice on requestWe are there for you when you most need us. Cancer treatment is generally a long 'fight' and so we wish to be by your side guaranteeing access and knowledge of the latest progress and offering you maximum psychological support and making your road to recovery as easy as possible.
DoctorsEADr. Emilio Alba
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Private HospitalBuenos Aires, Argentina
JCIPrice on requestA tertiary university hospital with over 750 physicians, providing medical services in most medical specialties. Services to foreign patients include interpreters, insurance coordination, and transportation arrangements. Both hospital and doctors have liability
PricesBrachytherapy upon request
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Private HospitalMexico City, Mexico
JCIPrice on requestPrestigious destination that conducts first class medical procedures.
DoctorsEEDr. Eduardo Emir Cervera CeballosDMDr. Daniel Motola Kuba
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Private HospitalMonterrey, Mexico
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A JCI accredited hospital, located 150 miles from the border with Texas, United States. The hospital is a full range tertiary care hospital, with five areas of excellence: Cardiology, Oncology, Neuroscience, Organ Transplant and Liver Disease.
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Private HospitalParis, France
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In 2006, the clinic was acquired by an independent group Hexagone Hospitalisation, expanding and doubling its capacity to more than 200 beds.Clinique Ambroise Paré is a leader in chemotherapy, dialysis and In-Vitro Fertilization and is the first private facility
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