Thyroid cancer is one of those oncological diseases that can be completely cured with timely diagnosis. Surgical operations to remove the thyroid gland in Israel (thyroidectomy) are often performed endoscopically – through 2 small, almost invisible incisions in the neck. Among the modern sparing methods of treating this disease in Israel is radioactive iodine therapy, which is prescribed to the patient in the form of tablets. Thanks to these methods, the treatment of thyroid cancer in Israel has helped many patients return to their normal lives and not remember their disease.
The risk group for thyroid cancer includes people who have been exposed to radioactive irradiation, including those who have undergone radiation therapy for any other oncological diseases.
Certain importance in the occurrence of the disease is hereditary predisposition to thyroid cancer.
In the first stages, thyroid cancer does not manifest itself in any way. In the future, a person may develop a deformity of the neck. If the neoplasm compresses the nerves, hoarseness may appear. If the thyroid nodule compresses the esophagus or respiratory organs, it may be difficult to swallow or breathe. However, most often the nodes in the thyroid gland, among which there may be malignant ones, are discovered by chance, when the patient comes to be examined for another reason.
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Examination for thyroid cancer
HOW THE DIAGNOSIS IS GOING ON IN ASSUTA
- Ultrasound. During this diagnostic procedure, the doctor sees all the nodes in the thyroid gland – both benign and malignant. Usually this procedure makes it possible to identify the disease for the first time.
- Blood tests. A thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test will be performed to check thyroid function. Blood test for thyroid-stimulating hormone levels.
- Biopsy. This study allows you to determine when a node is found in the thyroid gland, whether it is benign or malignant. A tissue sample is taken from the gland using a thin, hollow needle. The biopsy is performed under ultrasound guidance. In the clinic “Assuta” revision of the biopsy of the thyroid gland can be carried out.
- Thyroid scan with radioactive iodine. Such a scan allows you to detect nodes in the thyroid gland and determine whether they are benign or malignant. The procedure is completely safe and takes about half an hour.
An example of a diagnostic program for thyroid cancer
Day 1 — Initial inspection
10:30
Arrival and registration at the Assuta clinic.
14:00
Consultation with a diagnostician. Physical examination of the patient, the study of medical documents and the results of previous examinations. Writing an anamnesis in Hebrew. Issuing referrals for tests and diagnostic procedures.
15:30
Transfer of previously performed biopsy slides/blocks to the histological laboratory.
Day 2 — Diagnostics
09:00
Detailed clinical and biochemical blood tests.
10:00
Urinalysis, which reveals a number of physical and chemical characteristics.
15:00
Conducting a biopsy to extract the biological material of the tumor and transfer to the laboratory (if necessary).
18:00
PET-CT (positron emission tomography).
Day 3 — Treatment plan
13:00
Consultation of an oncologist. The doctor makes a diagnosis and determines the tactics of treatment.
14:30
Consultation of an oncosurgeon (if necessary).
16:00
Summing up the results of the survey, checking and certification of translations of documentation into Russian.
17:30
Making recommendations, issuing prescriptions according to the treatment protocol.
18:30
For patients continuing treatment at home: purchase of drugs. For patients continuing treatment at Assuta: scheduling a waiting list for surgery/starting radioactive iodine therapy the next day.
The price of the thyroid cancer diagnostic program in Assuta is $3894.
Who diagnoses and treats thyroid cancer
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How much does thyroid cancer treatment cost
Name of the treatment
Prices (USD)
Oncologist's consultation
583
Thyroid ultrasound
389
Blood test for TSH level
114
Biopsy under ultrasound guidance
793
Biopsy revision
По запросу
PET-CT
1459
Thyroidectomy
По запросу
Therapy with radioactive iodine
2672
Thyroid cancer treatment methods in Israel
The main treatment for thyroid cancer in Israel is surgery. During it, either the entire thyroid gland or its share is removed. Such an operation requires high skill from the surgeon, because.
Inside the thyroid gland passes the so-called recurrent nerve, which gives sonority to a person’s voice. If this nerve is damaged, a person loses the ability to speak aloud – he can only speak in a whisper. In order not to damage this nerve, during operations on the thyroid gland in Assuta, a special harmonic scalpel is used, which makes a sound when approaching the recurrent nerve.
If the thyroid gland is removed completely, the patient takes thyroid hormones for life, which completely compensate for their absence. This improves the quality of life of the patient and serves to prevent the recurrence of the disease.
If the tumor is found at the stage of metastases, non-surgical treatment of thyroid cancer in Israel is carried out using radioactive isotopes of iodine. Since the thyroid gland accumulates iodine, the areas where there is malignant tumor tissue accumulate the isotope, and the tumor foci are destroyed from the inside. Radioactive iodine is administered to the patient in the form of tablets.
Peculiarities of thyroid cancer treatment in Israel
- The use of minimally invasive operations. In the treatment of thyroid in Israel, endoscopic surgeries are performed, including MIVAT (minimal invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy through an incision in the neck up to 2 cm long), TOETVA (thyroidectomy performed through the oral cavity), etc. This allows Israeli surgeons to achieve an excellent cosmetic effect when removing the thyroid gland.
- Use of robot-assisted surgery. All major Israeli clinics, including Assuta, have a Da Vinci robotic surgeon that can also be used to perform thyroid cancer surgeries. Robot-assisted surgeries are more precise and are associated with a lower risk of complications.
How to get treatment in Israel?
You can ask any questions about treatment at the Assuta clinic using the application on the website or by phone. +7495-7899230 (your call will be forwarded free of charge to the international department of the clinic in Israel). Our consultant doctor will call you back within 1-2 hours. The consultation is completely free. Privacy is guaranteed.
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FAQ
Thyroid cancer is more common in women, especially during the reproductive years. The highest number of women diagnosed with thyroid cancer is between the ages of 44 and 49. Men are more likely to develop thyroid cancer later in life.
The average interval between the first and second metastases is 14.7 months. Progression from single-organ metastases to multi-organ metastases occurred in 76% of patients after 5 years.
Sit or stand up straight and make sure your neck muscles are relaxed. Tilt your head back and swallow. As you swallow, feel your thyroid gland at the base of your neck and check for any nodules or asymmetries.
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