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According to the WHO, colon (colorectal) cancer affects more than 1.9 million people worldwide each year and makes up 10% of all cancers. In case of early diagnosis of the tumour and timely correct treatment, the survival rate for rectal cancer is about 73-91%. Such high rates of treatment are noted in clinics in Turkey, Israel, Germany and Korea. Often patients are stopped from making the right decision to go abroad for treatment by the fear of unaffordable expenses. Is treatment abroad so expensive? How much does it cost to treat colon cancer and how to choose the right clinic – learn answers to these questions from our article.
COLORECTAL CANCER TREATMENT ABROAD
Among the existing treatment methods, surgery of the tumour in combination with radiation therapy is considered the most effective. The surgical treatment of colon cancer can be problematic if the tumour lies close to important nerves, vessels or lymph nodes.
However, old-style radiotherapy harms healthy tissues. So how can one protect themselves from postoperative complications, and the organs – from large doses of radiation?
Clinics abroad perform the safest nerve-sparing surgeries and effective radiotherapy for rectal cancer using high-precision linear accelerators. This makes it possible to precisely select the radiation dose, determine the localisation of the neoplasm and perform radiotherapy as safely as possible.
Colon cancer surgery involves the use of new-generation instruments that are aimed directly at the tumour, bypassing important nerves. Linear accelerators operate with an accuracy of 2 mm, which makes it possible to aim large doses of radiation directly into the malignancy and destroy the maximum number of cancer cells with minimal impact on healthy organs.
For advanced colon cancer, patients may be treated with chemotherapy with supportive care and/or innovative immunotherapy. Removal of the tumour in this case is rarely performed. This approach can alleviate symptoms, improve the patient’s quality of life and prolong it.
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COST OF COLON CANCER TREATMENT IN TURKEY
Affordable prices for colorectal tumour removal in Turkey are available at Liv Hospital, Koç University Hospital, Medistate Hospital, Medicana Medical Network, Memorial Medical Centre, and others. They offer all modern opportunities for effective treatment of even the most severe cases of cancer. The approximate cost of diagnostics and treatment of intestinal cancer in Turkish clinics is:
DIAGNOSTICS PRICES 
| Procedure | Cost |
|---|---|
| PET-CT | from $650 |
| Biopsy | from $1,500 |
| CT | from $540 |
TREATMENT PRICES
| Procedure | Cost |
|---|---|
| Robotic surgery | from $15,000 |
| Chemotherapy | from $1,800 |
| Immunotherapy | from $2,000 |
Read: COST OF RECTAL CANCER TREATMENT IN ISRAEL
The Ichilov Clinic, Sheba Medical Centre, Rambam Hospital, Assuta and Hadassah Hospital Network all offer affordable colon cancer treatment in Israel. In these institutions, both traditional and innovative methods of cancer treatment are available. Some clinics are conducting clinical trials of new options for fighting colon cancer. The approximate prices for diagnostic and treatment procedures are as follows:
DIAGNOSTICS PRICES
| Procedure | Cost |
|---|---|
| PET-CT | from $1,550 |
| Colonoscopy | from $1,800 |
| CT | from $700 |
TREATMENT PRICES
| Procedure | Cost |
|---|---|
| Robotic surgery | from $25,000 |
| Chemotherapy (HIPEC) | from $28,000 |
| Immunotherapy | from $3,000 |
COST OF COLON CANCER TREATMENT IN GERMANY
The best prices for colorectal cancer treatment in Germany are offered in the clinics of Asklepios network, University Hospital of Cologne, Ludwig-Maximilian University Hospital of Munich, as well as Vivantes Medical Centre. The country’s top cancer surgeons who specialise in the removal of intestinal tumours practise here. They are Professor Thomas Mansfeld and Professor Karl Jürgen Oldhafer. Each of them has over 30 years of experience.
The approximate cost of diagnostics and treatment of malignant tumours of the rectum in German clinics is:
DIAGNOSTICS PRICES
| Procedure | Cost |
|---|---|
| PET-CT | from €2,000 |
| MRI | from €800 |
| Biopsy | from €2,800 |
TREATMENT PRICES
| Procedure | Cost |
|---|---|
| Laparoscopic surgery | from €15,000 |
| Chemotherapy (HIPEC) | from €40,000 |
| Immunotherapy | from €2,700 |
COST OF COLON CANCER TREATMENT IN SPAIN
Comparatively inexpensive prices for colorectal cancer treatment in Spain are at the Teknon Medical Centre, Quironsalud University Hospital in Madrid, Quironsalud Hospital in Barcelona, Quironsalud Hospital Torrevieja, and the University Hospital of Navarra. Costs for procedures to detect and treat colon tumours there are as follows:
DIAGNOSTICS PRICES
| Procedure | Cost |
|---|---|
| PET-CT | from €1,800 |
| MRI | from €800 |
| Биопсия | from €2,800 |
TREATMENT PRICES
| Procedure | Cost |
|---|---|
| Laparoscopic surgery | from €17,000 |
| Chemotherapy (HIPEC) | from €30,000 |
| Immunotherapy | from €2,600 |
To choose the right Spanish clinic and doctor for your rectal oncology needs, please leave an application form on our website. We can help with the organisation of face-to-face and remote consultations, as well as travel for treatment.
COST OF COLON CANCER TREATMENT IN KOREA
Good prices for rectal cancer treatment in Korea can be found at Goryeo University Anam Clinic, SoonChunHyang University Hospital and Samsung Medical Centre. The approximate cost of medical services there is listed in the tables below.
DIAGNOSTICS PRICES
| Procedure | Cost |
|---|---|
| PET-CT | from $2,000 |
| Colonoscopy | from $800 |
| Complex diagnostics | from $3,500 |
TREATMENT PRICES
| Procedure | Cost |
|---|---|
| Robotic surgery | from $25,000 |
| Chemotherapy | from $1,200 |
| Immunotherapy | from $2,000 |
WHAT AFFECTS THE COST OF COLON CANCER TREATMENT AND WHERE IS THE MOST FAVOURABLE PLACE TO UNDERGO TREATMENT?
The cost of treatment of colorectal cancer at 1-4 stages is influenced by the choice of country for treatment, the pricing policy of the clinic, the size and location of the tumour, the patient’s general condition and the treatment methods required. Also one of the pricing criteria is the fee of the treating doctor. The more regalia the doctor has, the higher the cost of his services.
The leading clinics for rectal oncology treatment abroad are considered to be:
Summary
Colorectal cancer accounts for about 30% of all malignant bowel diseases. Every year, more than 1,900,000 new cases of the disease are diagnosed worldwide. The main treatment method is surgery. Also in conjunction with surgical removal of the tumour, chemotherapy, radiation, targeting or immune drugs are used.
With early diagnosis and treatment of colon cancer, 90% of patients achieve the 5-year survival threshold.
The cost of colon cancer surgery varies depending on several criteria: the characteristics of the neoplasm, the type of surgical intervention, the qualifications of the doctor and the level of the clinic. The starting cost of laparoscopic surgery abroad is $15,000.
The No. 1 choice among patients who come for rectal cancer treatment abroad is Liv, Medicana, Koç, Anam, SoonChunHyang, Sheba Ichilov, Vivantes, Teknon, Uniclinica Cologne and Navarra.
For more information about the cost of colorectal cancer treatment abroad, please contact the MediGlobus coordinators. Our specialists will answer all your questions regarding colon cancer treatment and help you with organising your medical trip.
Sources:
- 1. The World Health Organisation
- 2. American Cancer Society
- 3. European Soxiety of Medical Oncology
- 4. National Cancer Institute
