Pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive and dangerous forms of cancer. Often, cancer signs do not manifest until the 4th stage of the disease, when the method of surgery is already not effective. Pancreatic cancer progresses rapidly that is why treatment should begin immediately.

The treatment protocol and following prognosis for pancreatic cancer directly depends on the location of the tumor and the features of the disease.

Malignant tumors can be located:

  • In the head of the pancreas (60%). Symptoms: weight loss, abdominal pain, jaundice.
  • In the tail and body of the pancreas. Symptoms include sudden weight loss and abdominal pain.

The cost of treating pancreatic cancer depends on the following factors:

  • Stage of the illness
  • Volume of diagnostic proceedings
  • Method of treatment: Whipple's Procedure, Operation with Nano-knife, biological therapy, radio- or chemotherapy etc.
  • Pricing in selected clinic.

Doctor-Coordinator of Bookimed will help you quickly choose the clinic and the doctor based on your preferences and medical indications.

Where its better to treat pancreatic cancer?

If pancreatic cancer was diagnosticated or suspected, patients are often confused and frightened. The task of a Bookimed's Doctor-Coordinator is to help you find the best treatment option for pancreatic cancer.

Nowadays, world medicine offers such treatment options in German, Israeli, Turkish, Indian, Korean and American clinics - the leading countries in curing cancer.

"Prognosis of the treatment of pancreatic cancer depends on the experience and professionalism of an oncological surgeon, the stage of cancer and the properly chosen therapy. Pancreatic cancer requires immediate initiation of treatment so patients need to quickly make a decision and be sent to the selected clinic.

Zeeshan Zaman, Senior Doctor-Coordinator of the International Patients Support Center Bookimed.

Bookimed will help you to find the best clinic/doctor for pancreatic cancer diagnostics and treatment. We also take care of all the arrangements for the passage of the procedures in a medical center and accompany a patient in all phases.

Bookimed specialists of pancreatic cancer will help you to be diagnosed and treated in the best clinics in the world. We have gathered together the leading medical centers and the best oncologists and surgeons, specialized in pancreatic cancer treatment.


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Pancreatic Cancer Treatment in Germany

Германия

Helios Clinic

First place in the direction of the treatment of pancreatic cancer takes Helios Clinic located in Berlin, Germany. Professor Mathias Birth, a top specialist in thoracic, visceral organs, vascular and general surgery is practicing here.

Prof. Mathias Birth is the only doctor in Germany who uses Nano-knife for the pancreatic cancer treatment. Today Nano-knife is the most effective for inoperable pancreatic cancer types.

If we are talking about resectable pancreatic tumor types, in most cases the patient is assigned to undergo the Whipple procedure. Often it is conducted in combination with chemotherapy and biological therapy.

Solingen Clinic

Surgical treatment of pancreatic cancer in Germany is performed by Professor Martin Kreuszewski in Solingen Academic University Hospital of Cologne. Solingen Clinic offers the cost-effective solution for the Whipple surgery in Germany.

The cost of treating pancreatic cancer in Germany in the Euro:

Nano-knife (Helios Clinic) — €28,000

Whipple Operation (Solingen Academic Hospital University of Cologne) — €22,000

If patient has Schengen visa then German experts can take patient in 3-5 days for treatment. If patient needs support with Visa then clinic sends an invitation for medical treatment after the payment of the deposit (it’s a part of the funds for examination and treatment) at his own expense. Usually within 4-7 days you will be able to open Visa.

Doctor-Coordinator of Bookimed provides you with detailed information about the diagnostics and treatment of pancreatic oncology in Germany. We can help you to choose a German clinic and the doctor.

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Treatment of pancreatic cancer in Israel – Medical Center Sourasky (Ichilov)

Израиль

Medical Center Sourasky (Ichilov)

Government Hospital Sourasky (Ichilov) is the largest hospital in Tel Aviv, Israel and one of the best specialized hospitals in treatment of cancer, including pancreatic one.

Ichilov Hospital is equipped with all the necessary diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. Here you will find the best Israeli experts in treatment of pancreatic cancer, including oncologists, radiologists and surgeons. Surgery is led by Prof. Joseph Klausner, a physician with 40 years of experience.

Prof. Joseph Klausner is acknowledged all over the world with his expertise in the field of surgical treatment of pancreatic cancer. He conducts the Whipple procedure and distal pancreatectomy.

In Sourasky Hospital the treatment of pancreatic cancer is also provided by Dr. Menachem Ben-Haim.

An important feature is the efficiency of Ichilov Hospital. You can make an appointment in a day with the Specialist. In Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center you can do full diagnostics in 3 days and get an individual treatment protocol from conselium of best doctors.

The cost of treating pancreatic cancer in Israel:

Whipple Operation (Prof. Joseph Klausner) from $70,000

Whipple Operation (Dr. Menachem Ben-Haim) – $42,000-45,000

Chemotherapy (1 session) – $550-1,500

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Treatment of pancreatic cancer in Turkey – University Hospital Medipol

Турция

Cancer Center of University Hospital Medipol this specialized unit is located on the basis of a private medical complex of the 4 hospitals. The clinic has an international JCI accreditation and offers patients quality of European medicine with affordable Turkish prices.

Treatment of pancreatic cancer is performed under Professor with 30 years of experience Hassan Tashchi. He conducts surgeries in various complicated stages of disease. Treatment Protocol is made in association with Professor of Oncology Department Ozkan Yildiz.

The cost of treating pancreatic cancer in Turkey:

Whipple Operation 7 days of hospitalization preoperative CT, MRI – $25,200


Doctor-coordinator of Bookimed will make an appointment for consultation with doctor in Medipol Mega Hospital. We will promptly arrange for you the plan of diagnostics and treatment of pancreatic cancer in Turkey.

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Treatment of pancreatic cancer in India – Fortis Hospital

Индия

The network of health care center Fortis is popular throughout Asia. It includes 62 clinics, most of which are in India. Fortis Network is accredited by several international organizations, including JCI.

Cancer Treatment is one of the leading areas of Fortis Hospital. Pancreatic Cancer Treatment is provided by a doctor with years of experience undersupervision of the Head of Oncology Department Dr. Vedant Cabra – Indian expert in the field of oncological surgery.

India offers patients the most affordable prices for oncology treatment. This is explained by the peculiarities of medicine in country, the level of economic development, geographical location etc.

The cost of treating pancreatic cancer in India:

Whipple Operation – $15,000

The distal pancreatectomy – $10,000

Chemotherapy (1 session) – $200-1,500

Radiotherapy (1 session) – $1500-3500

Doctor-coordinator of Bookimed will make an appointment for consultation with doctor in Fortis Hospital.We will promptly arrange for you the plan of diagnostics and treatment of pancreatic cancer in India.

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Treatment of pancreatic cancer in the South Korea – Samsung Medical Center

Samsung Medical Center is the largest hospital in the South Korea which has been awarded the prestigious title of "Hospital presidential standards".

Samsung Hospital is the largest Asian Oncology Center, that was opened with 652 places and 20 operating rooms. Oncology Department of the Hospital Clinic is working with Johns Hopkins University (USA), MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas.

Diagnostics and treatment of pancreatic cancer should be led by oncologist of Samsung Professor Choi Han Yong, surgeon Professor Kyu Tae Lee and Professor John Heyen Lee.

The price for the treatment of pancreatic cancer in Korea:

Whipple Operation – $20,000

The distal pancreatectomy – $16,000

Chemotherapy (1 session) – $300-2,500

Radiotherapy (1 session) – $1500- 5000

Get detailed information on the cost and terms of diagnostics and treatment in the South Korea, you can have from Doctor-Coordinator of Bookimed. We write you to consult a doctor and will offer comprehensive support at every stage of your treatment.

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Treatment of pancreatic cancer in the United States – University Medical Center at Princeton

США

Princeton Medical Center is a large multi-institution known in the United States and abroad.

The cost of consulting a specialist oncology unit starts at 700 and increases depending on the level of the oncologist, his professionalism, (professional) availability of publications and scientific achievements.

The cost of treatment for pancreatic cancer in the University Medical Center at Princeton:

Whipple operation from $100,000.

One of the main disadvantages of the treatment of pancreatic cancer in the United States is the high cost of operation. In addition, expensive airline tickets, the long flight to patients from the CIS countries, Western Europe and Asia. And the need of visa.

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