Treatment of glioblastoma in Israel

. In approximately 25% of all possible cases, this form of neoplasm is diagnosed. The disease is very aggressive and rapidly developing, so it is important not only to identify it in time and begin to treat it, but also to do it efficiently. It is known that effective treatment for glioblastoma is carried out in Israel. Highly qualified doctors use the most modern equipment and innovative methods to carefully remove all malignant cells and prevent the tumor from growing again.

Manifestations of glioblastoma

The tumor is formed from a special type of glial cells - astrocytomas . It is impossible to say exactly why this disease appears. But scientists have identified a risk group of people who are more likely to get sick. We are talking about men, people over 50 years of age, residents of Asia, Europe and Latin America. Also, those who already have a less aggressive astrocytoma, who have previously undergone radiation therapy, or who have specific genetic pathologies (neurofibromatosis, Turcotte syndrome, etc.) may be predisposed to developing glioblastoma.

The disease manifests itself with extremely severe symptoms. Patients may complain of the following signs of deteriorating health:

• Every third patient experiences severe headaches;
• every third or fourth patient experiences seizures;
• mental disorders occur, causing the patient’s behavior, emotional background and mood to change;
• disturbances in sensitivity, motor skills, speech, vision, etc. appear;
• amnesia often occurs.

Since the disease tends to progress quickly, the patient’s condition can worsen by leaps and bounds. You can't hesitate. It is necessary to carry out a comprehensive diagnosis as quickly as possible and choose the most effective treatment method.

High accuracy of diagnostic results

The success of treatment largely depends on how accurately the diagnosis is made. Glioblastoma is insidious and rapidly developing, so diagnostic procedures are given special attention in Israel. Doctors are experienced in this matter, so they carry out the necessary research as quickly, efficiently, and accurately as possible. Wasting time is unacceptable.

Diagnosis of glioblastoma in Israeli clinics is structured competently and consists of the following stages:

1. First, the doctor must carefully study the patient's medical history. The leading clinic specialist asks the patient about what symptoms are bothering him and what his general health is. You definitely need to find out if there are any other diseases. A decision is made about what diagnostic measures the patient needs to undergo.
2. The second stage – direct diagnostics – is started as quickly as possible. To clarify in which part of the brain the glioblastoma is located and how large it is, MRI , PET-MRI, CT, PET-CT are performed. Blood is taken from the patient to thoroughly examine its parameters. To find out what the activity of the brain is and whether there are any serious damage to its functions, an EEG is performed. A lumbar puncture is needed for further research, and a biopsy will help examine the affected tissue.
3. The final stage of diagnosis is one of the most critical. A council of the most experienced and qualified doctors - chemotherapists, neurosurgeons, psychologists, radiotherapists, etc. - gathers. By interpreting the results of diagnostic tests, they decide how exactly the patient should be treated. Each case is individual, therefore the approach to each patient is personal.

Methods used in Israel for the treatment of glioblastoma

To destroy the tumor, Israeli clinics have the best equipment, modern drugs and professional doctors. Each patient is provided with individual assistance. An integrated approach must be used, since this disease must be dealt with comprehensively.

The most commonly used methods are:

• Operation. The best neurosurgeons work in Israeli clinics. Thanks to their vast experience and the use of advanced equipment, glioblastoma is removed. It can be withdrawn in whole or in part (depending on its location, size and other factors).
• Drug therapy. It helps remove or reduce the symptoms of the disease. May include painkillers, anticonvulsants, steroids and other medications.
• Chemotherapy . Using innovative drugs in the clinic, doctors effectively fight pathogenic cells and stop their growth. Modern drugs used as part of chemotherapy are not as toxic as their predecessors, and therefore have fewer side effects.
• Radiotherapy. It is also aimed at stopping the growth of the tumor and destroying its cells using radiation exposure. This type of treatment is very helpful for a large number of patients.

Among the most modern methods of treating glioblastoma in Israeli clinics are gene and molecular therapy, antiangiogenesis, and studying the tumor at the genetic level.

Cost of treatment for glioblastoma in Israel

The price of treatment in an Israeli clinic will depend on several parameters: the severity of glioblastoma, the diagnostic and treatment methods used, etc. It is worth noting that treatment in Israel is much cheaper than, for example, in leading clinics in Europe. And at the same time, the quality of services is high, and doctors effectively help a huge number of patients. If it is not possible to visit Israel in person, you can use a video consultation