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We will help you choose a clinic for your caseOur doctor-coordinator will review your medical records, explain the differences between clinics and help you choose the right specialist.
When selecting clinics, our doctor-coordinators consider the specialists' experience in treating medulloblastoma, the clinic's capabilities and our experience supporting patients there. We recommend a specific doctor and clinic after reviewing your medical records.
Pediatric hemato-oncologyNeurosurgeryPsychological support
Why patients consider medulloblastoma treatment here
Oncology and neurosurgery for children
A pediatric multidisciplinary clinic where oncohematology and neurosurgery are among the main specialties. Experts Medical specialists recommend this hospital first of all for medulloblastoma: it provides care for children and adolescents of any age.
About the clinic, certification and services+
Sant Joan de Déu is the leading children's hospital in Barcelona, treating more than 200,000 patients under the age of 21 every year. It offers children specialized rooms and psychological support. The coordinator agrees on the treatment program after the clinic reviews your records.
Certificates and accreditations
Universitat de Barcelona
European Reference Networks
Union Europea
European Children's Hospitals Organisatio
The best specialty clinics in the world 2022 according to Newsweek magazine
Additional services:
Transfer from / to the airport · Visa assistance · Personal assistant · Internet · Reservation of accommodation and airline tickets · Translator · Accommodation for accompanying person · Single room
Service terms and the specific branch are confirmed in the treatment plan.
Why patients consider medulloblastoma treatment here
A hospital specializing in brain diseases
The hospital specializes in treating brain diseases and brings together neurosurgery, neurology and psychiatry. It performs neurosurgical operations at a high technical level, which is why it is considered for tumor removal.
About the clinic, certification and services+
NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital is the first private neuropsychiatric hospital in Turkey. It is accredited by JCI and has received the 1A Ultra Clean award for the sterility of its operating rooms. The coordinator confirms whether a child can be treated and which team will be involved before you travel.
Certificates and accreditations
International Organization for Standardization
Joint Commission International
Science Partner
APA - American Psychological Association (US)
Certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001 by TÜV NORD CERT DE
Additional services:
Transfer from / to the airport · Visa assistance · Personal assistant · Internet · Reservation of accommodation and airline tickets · Translator · Accommodation for accompanying person · Single room
Service terms and the specific branch are confirmed in the treatment plan.
Why patients consider medulloblastoma treatment here
A university hospital with a neurosurgery institute
The university hospital has a neurosurgery institute, oncology departments and a bone marrow transplant center. One of the neurosurgeons on this page has worked at the Department of Neurosurgery of the Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine since 2003.
About the clinic, certification and services+
Yeditepe University Hospital is one of Turkey's leading medical institutions, providing diagnosis and treatment for children and adults. The country's first heart transplant was performed here. The coordinator agrees on the specific team and program after the clinic reviews your records.
Certificates and accreditations
Joint Commission International
Additional services:
Transfer from / to the airport · Visa assistance · Personal assistant · Internet · Reservation of accommodation and airline tickets · Translator · Accommodation for accompanying person · Single room
Service terms and the specific branch are confirmed in the treatment plan.
ImmunotherapyPersonalized vaccineAdded to standard treatment
Why patients consider medulloblastoma treatment here
Immunotherapy for brain tumors
The center specializes in personalized cancer immunotherapy, including for malignant brain tumors. The IOZK immunotherapy used here activates the immune system and can complement standard treatments.
About the clinic, certification and services+
The Immuno-Oncology Center Cologne (IOZK) specializes in personalized cancer immunotherapy and has experience using it for various types of cancer. Doctors decide whether immunotherapy is suitable in your case after reviewing your records.
Certificates and accreditations
Good Manufacturing Practice
Additional services:
Transfer from / to the airport · Visa assistance · Personal assistant · Internet · Reservation of accommodation and airline tickets · Translator · Accommodation for accompanying person · Single room
Service terms and the specific branch are confirmed in the treatment plan.
The Experts Medical database includes specialists we check for qualifications, relevant experience and reputation. We also assess the clinic, the team and aftercare support.
Our doctor-coordinator reviews your medical records and recommends a specialist experienced in similar cases. When choosing, we consider the clinic's capabilities, your budget and preferences, and our experience supporting patients with this doctor.
Scientific Director of the Department of Oncology and Hematology. An expert in treating neuroblastoma, Ewing sarcoma, Wilms tumor and brainstem glioma, and a member of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP).
Experience and achievements+
Scientific Director of the Department of Oncology and Hematology.
Expert in treatment of neoplasms: neuroblastoma, Ewing’s sarcoma, Wilms tumor, brainstem glioma.
Member of international organizations:
American Society for Cancer Research (AACR) (since 1998)
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (since 1998)
International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP) (since 2001)
21years of experience
Pediatric hemato-oncology
Prof. Funda Vesile Chorapchioglu
Children's oncology hematologist
Professor and pediatric hematologist-oncologist. Member of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology and the Turkish Pediatric Oncology Group.
Experience and achievements+
Prof. Funda Vesile Corapcioğlu Member of the Board of the Medical Faculty of the University of Kocaeli.
Membership in associations:
International Society of Pediatric Oncology
Turkish Foundation for Cancer and War Research
Turkish Pediatric Oncology Group
32years of experience
Yeditepe · neurosurgery
Ugur Thure
Neurooncologist
Neurosurgeon at the Department of Neurosurgery of Yeditepe University since 2003. Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the World Academy of Neurological Surgery.
Experience and achievements+
Membership in organizations:
Congress of neurosurgeons
North American Skull Base Society
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
World Academy of Neurological Surgery
He has been working at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Editepe at the Department of Neurosurgery since 2003
27years of experience
Neurosurgery
Mustafa Bozbuga
Neurooncologist
Neurosurgeon with extensive experience operating on malignant tumors. Defended his doctoral thesis in 2008.
Experience and achievements+
He has vast experience in operating on cancerous tumors. He defended his doctorate in 2008
Get a second opinion before you travel
Our doctor-coordinator will review your medical records and choose a specialist experienced in treating medulloblastoma. We will arrange for the chosen doctor to review your case so you can discuss the treatment plan and its cost before you travel.
How we organize your treatment abroad
01We review your situation
The doctor-coordinator reviews your medical records and clarifies your preferences, budget and travel dates.
02We select a doctor and clinic
We recommend a specialist experienced in similar cases, taking into account the clinic's capabilities and our experience supporting patients there.
03We agree on the plan and cost
We arrange for a specialist doctor to review your case and help you understand the proposed plan, the services included and the cost.
04We organize your trip
We agree on appointment dates and help with tickets, visa, transfers and accommodation.
05We support you during treatment
Your doctor-coordinator stays in touch and helps with practical matters and communication with the clinic.
06We stay with you after you return
We help you get the necessary documents, arrange follow-up consultations and stay in touch with your doctor.
Additional services
Free
Visa assistance
Airport transfers
Personal doctor-coordinator
Accommodation and flight booking
Interpreter
Accommodation for a companion
Private room
More about brain tumors and their treatment
More about diagnoses, treatment methods and clinics abroad
The approach depends on the patient's age, the size and spread of the tumor, how much of it was removed and the molecular group of the medulloblastoma. Neurosurgeons, oncologists and radiation oncologists decide together which methods are needed and in what order.
Surgical removal
the first stage of treatment
The neurosurgeon aims to remove as much of the tumor as possible while preserving brain function. The operation is performed under general anesthesia, and afterwards the patient is monitored in intensive care.
Medulloblastoma cells are sensitive to radiation, so a course of radiation therapy often follows surgery. In children under 3, radiation is limited, and doctors choose a different approach.
It may be considered when radiation to healthy tissue needs to be reduced, which is especially important for a child's growing body. Whether this treatment is possible and which center to choose is decided individually.
The drugs stop tumor cells from dividing and lower the risk of the disease spreading. The regimen is chosen based on age, risk group and previous treatment.
Drugs are chosen according to the mutations found in genetic testing of the tumor tissue. They are usually taken as tablets, and a course can last several months.
A personalized vaccine is made in the laboratory from the tumor tissue to help the immune system recognize tumor cells. The method is considered as an addition to standard treatment.
After surgery and radiation, therapy may be needed to restore balance, movement, speech and other functions. The program is planned by a team of specialists.
Which treatment methods suit your case?
Our doctor-coordinator will review your medical records and find a specialist to assess your treatment options.
COST AND SCOPE OF PROGRAMS
How much does medulloblastoma treatment abroad cost?
The cost depends on the treatment method, the extent of the procedure and the length of stay at the clinic. Our doctor-coordinator will help you compare clinic offers by cost and services included. The clinic will prepare a personalized estimate after reviewing your medical records.
Approximate treatment costs
Treatment / service
Cost
What affects the cost
Targeted therapy, per session
€5,000-10,000
Drug and number of sessions; prices of a clinic in Turkey
Immunotherapy, per session
€3,500-10,000
Drug and number of sessions; prices of a clinic in Turkey
Medulloblastoma treatment package: surgery and a 25-day stay
€20,000-30,000
Extent of surgery, hospital stay and accommodation
What the program may include
Preoperative tests
Tumor removal surgery
Hospital stay
Hotel accommodation and transfers
The doctor decides which stages are needed. The clinic confirms the list of included services and the final cost in a personalized estimate.
Prices are approximate. The final cost depends on your personalized treatment plan and the services included.
How the price is formed and what the budget includes+
What affects the cost
The treatment method and extent, the chosen clinic, the length of hospital stay and the need for additional tests.
Which medical expenses to check
Tests, doctors' fees, inpatient stay, medication and follow-up consultations. What is included depends on the program.
Which travel expenses to plan for
Flights, accommodation outside the clinic, transfers, an interpreter and a companion's stay. The doctor-coordinator will clarify what is included in the offer and what is paid separately.
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Doctor selection and support are free of charge for you.
No markups. You pay for treatment directly at the clinic.
Diagnostics before medulloblastoma treatment
Before drawing up a treatment plan, doctors review the tests you have already had and decide whether additional ones are needed. Some records can be assessed before you travel.
Which tests may be needed+
The main test is a contrast MRI of the brain and the entire spinal cord: it shows the size of the tumor and whether there are lesions in the spinal cord. Testing the cerebrospinal fluid helps detect tumor cells that have spread along the membranes of the brain.
The final diagnosis is made from tumor tissue obtained during surgery: histological and molecular genetic testing determine the subtype of medulloblastoma.
Why the molecular group of the tumor matters+
Medulloblastomas differ in their genetic features, and the molecular group determines the risk and the intensity of treatment. Genetic testing of the tissue also helps find out whether targeted drugs can be used.
Biopsy material can be sent for genetic testing by mail, without the patient having to travel.
What can be assessed before you travel+
Based on existing MRI scans, medical reports and tissue test results, doctors can make a preliminary assessment of treatment options and prepare an estimated cost.
The final plan is confirmed after an examination and the necessary tests at the clinic.
TREATMENT IN DETAIL
Medulloblastoma treatment abroad in detail
Technologies, indications and stages of treatment.
How to suspect brain medulloblastoma?+
A cancerous node can grow asymptomatically for a long time. Diagnosis is often complicated by the early age of the patients, when at the age of 3-5 the child cannot clearly formulate the changes in well-being that bother him. In a third of cases, metastasis is observed already at the stage of diagnosis.
You can suspect the growth of medulloblastoma by the following symptoms:
Headache, dizziness.
Vomiting, nausea that worsens in the morning.
A decrease in the level of activity, rapid fatigue.
Clumsiness, imbalance.
Change handwriting.
Visual impairment.
The spread of the tumor to the spinal cord leads to the addition of back pain, problems with urination, work of the gastrointestinal tract, and walking.
How is medulloblastoma treated?+
Complex treatment of a brain tumor gives the greatest effect. At the first stage, surgical removal of the tumor node is carried out, at the second – radiotherapy or the appointment of chemotherapy drugs.
Surgical removal
Early detection of medulloblastoma, when it has the appearance of a demarcated node and does not grow into adjacent anatomical structures, allows to remove the tumor completely and significantly increases the chances of recovery. Partial removal of the tumor is also possible, but in this case a course of radiation or radiotherapy must be prescribed. The operation is performed under general anesthesia, involves trepanation of the skull and requires competent postoperative discharge of the person in the intensive care unit.
Radiation and chemotherapy
Medulloblastoma cells are sensitive to ionizing radiation and chemotherapeutic drugs. The exception is recurrent tumors that occur again in the home of already cured cancer. The age limit for prescribing radiation therapy is up to 3 years.
Targeted therapy
The method involves prescribing specific drugs that selectively inhibit metabolic processes in cancer cells and prevent their division. The selection of targeted drugs effective for this specific medulloblastoma is based on complex genetic tests. During the examination, mutations are searched for in 790 genes responsible for the transition of normal cells to tumor growth.
The course of treatment is designed for several months or even years. Medicines are prescribed in the form of tablets, which greatly facilitates treatment.
Immunotherapy
It is a relatively new and technically complex method of treatment, which allows you to direct the power of the body’s own immune system to the fight against the tumor. To do this, a biopsy of the tumor node is performed, a tissue sample is obtained, and in laboratory conditions, a vaccine is obtained that “teaches” the immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells. The vaccine is made individually and is effective only against the specific tumor of the patient. Supplementing the effect of the vaccine is the introduction of a virus into the human body that selectively affects tumor cells.
How is medulloblastoma treated here and abroad?+
Our domestic doctors are ready to do anything to help the patient. But their possibilities are significantly limited due to the sharp shortage of modern chemotherapy drugs, the lack of necessary equipment and the possibility of implementing new treatment methods. Medulloblastoma is a potentially incurable tumor, provided that therapy is carried out according to the highest global standards. In the leading oncology clinical centers of Europe and the world, specialists achieve much better results, and cancer is not the kind of pathology in which the patient has a second chance for treatment.
Where to go for medulloblastoma treatment?+
For the treatment of medulloblastoma, Experts Medical recommends San Juan de Deu Children’s Hospital (Barcelona, Spain) first of all. Adequate medical care can be provided here to children and adolescents of any age. The German Center IOZK, located in Cologne, specializes in immunotherapy of malignant brain tumors. Neuropsychological clinic NP BRAIN HOSPITAL (Istanbul, Turkey) performs neurosurgical operations at a high technical level and provides its patients with spiritual service.
Which method or combination of methods is right for you is decided by a medical board after reviewing your records.
Get a personalized treatment plan and price after an assessment by a neuro-oncologist abroad
Medulloblastoma treatment in children
Medulloblastoma occurs more often in children, so treatment is planned with the child's age and development in mind. When choosing a clinic, the experience of pediatric neurosurgeons and oncologists, the radiation therapy options and support for the family all matter.
Pediatric neuro-oncologists
We select specialists experienced in treating brain tumors in children.
Organizing treatment
We help you agree on tests, surgery and the next stages of therapy.
Support for the family
We help with travel, accommodation for parents and communication with the clinic.
We help pay for children's treatment
We help families apply to charitable foundations for financial support for a child's treatment.
Whether help is available and how much depends on the foundation's terms and decision.
How we help after you return home+
We help you get the discharge summary and the clinic's recommendations for further treatment and monitoring.
If needed, we help arrange translation of your medical records.
We arrange follow-up consultations with the clinic's doctors, including online. We confirm the format and cost of the consultation in advance.
We help you get answers from your doctor to questions about the recommendations you received.
Sample day-by-day program
The actual schedule, hospital stay and length of the trip are determined by the doctor.
Medulloblastoma removal surgery
Hospitalization
5 days
Trip duration
10 days
Day 1Meeting at the airport, consultation, examination
Radiation therapy course: sample day-by-day program
Hospitalization
not required (depending on the patient's condition)
Trip duration
about 18 days
Day 1Meeting at the airport, consultation, examination
Days 2-16Conducting radiation therapy
Day 17Control consultation
Day 18Transfer to the airport
Genetic testing of the biopsy and targeted therapy: sample day-by-day program
Hospitalization
Outpatient
Trip duration
Mailing biopsies to detect genetic mutations
Day 1Sending biopsy material to Germany
Day 4Obtaining a sample in Germany
Days 14-20Obtaining the results of genetic analysis
Day 21Consultation with an oncologist and the start of targeted therapy
Immunotherapy course: sample day-by-day program
Hospitalization
not required (depending on the patient's condition)
Trip duration
3 days
Day 1Meeting at the airport, consultation, examination
Day 2Taking a course of immunotherapy
Day 3Transfer to the airport
What happens after you contact us
A doctor-coordinator reviews your situation
They will review your medical records, clarify your preferences and help you choose the right specialist.
The doctor you choose reviews your case
The coordinator arranges for your records to be reviewed by a specialist experienced in treating medulloblastoma.
You receive a plan and cost
Before you travel, you can review the clinic's offer, the services included and the planned length of stay.
Get an online consultation with a neuro-oncologist abroad
We will help you choose a specialist and arrange an online consultation.
You can contact us even without a full set of records.
Reviews of medulloblastoma treatment
Leonid Muratkov
27/03/2018 Diagnosis: Medulloblastoma
★★★★★5/5
Leonid chose the Ikhilov multidisciplinary medical center for the treatment of his son’s medulloblastoma.
At the time of recording the video recall, 4 years have passed since the end of the treatment. Now father and son periodically come to Israel for preventive examinations.
Anastasia Barkivska
13/05/2018 Diagnosis: medulloblastoma of the brain
★★★★★5/5
Now, when I watch how my son grows and develops, I always feel gratitude to Israeli specialists for their work, for the support they provide to patients and their relatives, for their sincerity and desire to help.
Valeria
05/01/2019 Diagnosis: Medulloblastoma
★★★★★5/5
So far I have had 2 months of radiotherapy to stop the tumor from spreading to my spinal cord and 4 rounds of chemotherapy.
I was supposed to go through 6 cycles in total, but had to stop the treatment due to neurological complications. Now I have periodic check-ups to monitor the condition of the tumor. The result is remission. I am very happy about it.
Vika Ivanova
Diagnosis: Medulloblastoma
★★★★★5/5
I was diagnosed with medulloblastoma at the age of 31.
My doctor says it’s not typical for adults. Now I am being treated in Ichilov. They have already performed an operation during which most of the tumor was removed, a one-month course of radiation therapy and chemotherapy drugs were…
Sergiy
01/06/2019 Diagnosis: Medulloblastoma
★★★★☆4/5
The tumor was located in the cerebellum and it was already 2 cm in size.
Our doctor said that during the operation it was possible to remove 99.9% of the tumor and that the operation went as well as possible. There is no tumor node on MRI. Rehabilitation has now begun, as the left half of the body has become…
Reviews describe personal experiences and do not guarantee the same treatment results.
Questions and answers
About choosing a doctor, costs and preparing for treatment.
Can I get a treatment plan and cost before I travel?
Yes. Our doctor-coordinator will review your medical records, help you choose a neuro-oncologist or neurosurgeon and arrange for your case to be reviewed. Based on the MRI scans and medical reports, the clinic will prepare a preliminary program and cost estimate. The final plan is confirmed after an examination at the clinic.
Can medulloblastoma be cured?
Medulloblastoma is treated with a combination of surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy, and many patients respond well to this treatment. The outlook depends on age, how much of the tumor was removed, its spread and its molecular group. Only a doctor can assess the situation in your case after reviewing your records.
How long is the trip for treatment?
Under clinic programs, a trip for surgery takes about 10 days, including 5 days in hospital. A course of radiation therapy is planned for a stay of about 18 days. Later stages, such as chemotherapy, are planned separately, and the clinic will state the timing in a personalized program.
Why is radiation not always used in young children?
Radiation therapy can affect the development of a young child's brain, so its use is limited in children under 3. In such cases, doctors choose a different approach, including one that relies more on chemotherapy. The decision for your child is made by a board of specialists.
Can the tumor be genetically tested without traveling?
Yes. Biopsy material can be sent to a laboratory abroad by mail. Under the clinic program, the genetic test results are available 14-20 days after sending, after which the oncologist discusses whether targeted therapy is possible.
Which documents are needed to review my case?
Prepare MRI scans of the brain and spinal cord with reports, a surgery discharge summary, histology and molecular test results, and details of any treatment received. If some records are missing, the coordinator will tell you which tests are still needed.
Do my medical records need to be translated?
Before ordering a translation yourself, check the requirements with the doctor-coordinator. They will tell you which documents the chosen clinic needs and in what format to send them, and will help arrange a translation if necessary.
Can I travel with my child?
Yes, parents travel with their child and stay close by during treatment. The doctor-coordinator will help clarify the conditions for an accompanying person and accommodation options near the clinic, and will tell you about possible help from charitable foundations.
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