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Head and neck oncologyImmunotherapyRadiation therapy
Why patients consider tongue cancer treatment here
The oncology institute of a university center
Since 2019 the Oncology Department and the Sharett Institute of Oncology at Hadassah have been headed by Professor Aron Popovtzer. He specializes in head and neck tumors, radiation therapy and individually selected biological therapy and immunotherapy.
About the clinic, certification and services+
Hadassah Medical Center is the largest university medical center in Israel. It runs centers for oncology, hematology, cardiology and neurosurgery and uses robotic surgery and targeted therapies. The coordinator agrees on the team after the clinic reviews your records.
Certificates and accreditations
International certifications: * (JCI, ISO, etc.) JCI, ISO, JACIE fully accredited by the European JACIE Committee
State accreditation by the Israeli Ministry of Health
Nobel Peace Prize
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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.
Head and neck surgeryDa Vinci robotMinimally invasive surgery
Why patients consider tongue cancer treatment here
The ARAM Head and Neck Surgery Center
Assuta is home to the ARAM Head and Neck Surgery Center, founded and headed by Dr. Avi Hefetz. His operations include the removal of tumors of the tongue and palate. The clinic performs robotic and minimally invasive procedures.
About the clinic, certification and services+
Assuta is the largest private network of multidisciplinary clinics in Israel, and its leading center is in Tel Aviv. The clinic specializes in high-tech surgery, oncology and diagnostics. The coordinator agrees on the department and doctor for your case before you travel.
Certificates and accreditations
JCI American Medical Facility Accreditation
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ESMO-certified cancer centerIMRT radiotherapyRobotic surgery
Why patients consider tongue cancer treatment here
An ESMO-certified cancer center
The Rambam Cancer Center is certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). It uses robotic surgery and IMRT radiotherapy, which shapes the radiation dose more precisely to the tumor and spares the surrounding tissue.
About the clinic, certification and services+
Rambam Medical Center is a multidisciplinary hospital in Haifa and the clinical base of the Technion Faculty of Medicine. The hospital is JCI accredited. The coordinator confirms the department's capabilities before you travel.
Certificates and accreditations
JCI American Accreditation of Medical Institutions
The best clinics in the world 2021 according to Newsweek magazine
Best smart hospitals in the world 2023 according to Newsweek magazine
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Why patients consider tongue cancer treatment here
A public medical center in Tel Aviv
A large public hospital that hosts research centers of the Tel Aviv University Faculty of Medicine. According to patient reviews, people with tongue cancer, including squamous cell carcinoma, have been treated here.
About the clinic, certification and services+
Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) is one of the largest public hospitals in Israel. It offers international patients full support, including interpreters. The coordinator agrees on the department and doctor before you travel.
Certificates and accreditations
JCI American Medical Facility Accreditation
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.
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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.
Professor specializing in head and neck tumors. Heads the Oncology Department and the Sharett Institute of Oncology at Hadassah and is included in the Forbes list of Israel's best doctors.
Experience and achievements+
Professor Aron Popovtzer was included in the list «Best Doctors in Israel» published annually by FORBES magazine.
Oncology specialization:
head and neck tumors;
thyroid cancer;
individually selected biological and immunotherapy;
treatment of recurrent cancer and spinal metastases;
Radiotherapy.
Education:
1998 — Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Israel)
2016 — A six-month advanced training course in radiosurgery with a special emphasis on the modern methods of focused radiotherapy of the spine and malignant thyroid tumors at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (New York, USA)
Clinical experience:
1998–1999 — Internship at the Hadassah University Hospital (Jerusalem, Israel).
1999–2005 — Specialization in the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at the Rabin Medical Center (Petah Tikva, Israel).
2005–2009 — Specialization in oncology and radiotherapy at the Davidoff Cancer Center (Rabin MC).
2006–2008 — Internship at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, USA) in multidisciplinary cancer treatment.
2008 — Internship in head and neck tumor brachytherapy at the Beth Israel Medical Center (New York, USA).
2009–2012 — Head of the Head and Neck Cancer Department at the Davidoff Cancer Center.
2013–2019 — Head of the Head and Neck Cancer Department and Deputy Head of the Radiotherapy Department at the Davidoff Cancer Center.
Since 2019 — Head of the Oncology Department and the Sharett Institute of Oncology of the Hadassah University Hospita.
Professional membership:
Israeli Society of Head and Neck Oncology;
Israeli Society of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery;
International Association of Head and Neck Surgery;
International Association of Head and Neck Oncology.
35+years of experience
Assuta · head and neck surgery
Dr. Avi Hefetz
ENT, Surgeon
ENT surgeon who operates on tumors of the tongue and palate. Founded and heads the ARAM Head and Neck Surgery Center at Assuta and completed a residency at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Experience and achievements+
Dr. Avi Hefetz is one of the best ENT surgeons in Israel. His professional interests are minimally invasive surgery.
Dr. Avi Hevecperforms operations for adults and children of any complexity:
tumors of the thyroid and parathyroid glands;
neoplasms of the salivary glands;
dissection of the cervical arteries;
tumors of the tongue and palate;
neoplasms of the upper and tender jaw;
benign and malignant tumors of the skin;
throat tumors, etc.
Education and experience:
Dr. Avi Hefetz graduated from Tel Aviv University, Faculty of Medicine (1981-1987).
He completed residency in the United States at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (1996-1997), after which he practiced there.
After returning to Israel, Avi Hefetz served as Chief Head and Neck Surgeon in the Department of Otolaryngology at Sourasky-Ichilov Medical Center (2001-2009).
In 2009, together with Dr. Roy Landsberg, he founded and headed the ARAM Head and Neck Surgery Center at the Assuta Clinic.
Scientific and academic activities:
He has published the results of more than 60 studies in international scientific journals.
He has served as Senior Lecturer at the Department of Otolaryngology at Tel Aviv University.
Membership in professional organizations:
He has served as chairman of the Israel Society of Oncology and Head and Neck Surgery;
member of the Israeli Association of Otolaryngologists;
member of the American Association of Head and Neck Surgeons;
Member of the International Association of Head and Neck Surgeons (INHSG).
35+years of experience
Head and neck surgery
Prof. Dan Fliss
Otolaryngologist, surgeon
Professor and leading Israeli otolaryngologist specializing in oral and throat cancer. Heads the Department of Otolaryngology at Tel Aviv University and has published 170 scientific articles.
Experience and achievements+
Professor Dan Fliss is a leading Israeli otolaryngologist.
Specialization:
lip cancer;
throat cancer;
oral cancer;
squamous cell carcinoma;
leukoplakia;
thyroid cancer.
Education:
Graduate of the Medical Faculty of the University of Bologna, Italy (1991).
He completed an internship and residency in Otolaryngology in Israel at the Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba.
He is the head of the Department of Otolaryngology at Tel Aviv University, and is engaged in teaching.
Publications:
Professor Fliss has published 170 scientific articles in renowned international medical journals.
He is the author of 5 books on head, neck and skull base surgery and 12 chapters in textbooks on Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery.
Membership in professional organizations:
Israeli Society for Oncological Head and Neck Surgery;
President of the Israeli Society of Otolaryngology for Head and Neck Surgery;
Israeli Medical Association;
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery;
Canadian Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery;
American Society for Head and Neck Surgery;
Association for Research in Otolaryngology;
American Academy of ENT Head and Neck Surgery.
30+years of experience
Oncology and radiation therapy
Prof. Rahamim Ben-Yosef
Oncologist
Professor, clinical and radiation oncologist specializing in head and neck tumors. Has published more than 100 scientific articles and holds several patents in cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Experience and achievements+
Prof. Rahamim Ben-Yosef deals with the treatment of oncological pathologies, as well as pathological neoplasms in the neck and head.
Education:
Ben Yosef is a graduate of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Hadassah Medical Center. He completed his residency in clinical oncology and radiation therapy at the Hadassah Medical Center, postgraduate practice in the Department of Radiation Therapy at Stanford University, and did research in radiobiology and cancer studies at the Gray Laboratory in London. He became board certified in radiation and medical oncology in 1990.
Scientific activity:
Professor Ben-Yosef is also a Clinical Associate Professor at the Rappoport School of Medicine at the Haifa Technion University of Technology. He is engaged in clinical and basic research, which mainly focuses on the study of head and neck cancer, thyroid cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, hyperthermia and radiobiology. The professor is a reviewer of medical journals and scientific grants, as well as a scientific consultant for start-up companies.
He has published over 100 scientific articles in medical journals and holds several patents related to cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Membership in professional organizations:
Israeli Association for Medical and Radiation Oncology;
American Society for Radiotherapy;
European Society for Radiotherapy;
American Medical Association;
European hyperthermia group.
Get a second opinion before you travel
Our doctor-coordinator will review your medical records and choose a specialist experienced in treating tongue cancer. 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 in Israel
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.
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More about tongue cancer and related topics
More about diagnoses, treatment methods and clinics abroad
The approach depends on where the tumor is located (the body or the base of the tongue), its size, stage and whether the lymph nodes in the neck are affected. Doctors aim to preserve speech, swallowing and breathing, so the plan is drawn up by a team of oncologists, surgeons and radiation oncologists.
Surgical removal
removing the tumor with a margin of healthy tissue
For a small tumor, only the affected area is removed, while a large tumor may require partial or complete removal of the tongue (glossectomy). If the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes in the neck, they are removed as well.
Transoral robotic and laser surgery
operations through the mouth without large incisions
The tumor is removed through the mouth using a robot or a laser. The method is not suitable for every patient and depends on the location and size of the tumor.
Reconstruction
restoring the shape and function of tissues
After extensive surgery, a plastic surgeon restores the tissues of the tongue and mouth. This helps preserve appearance, speech and swallowing.
Radiation therapy
on its own or after surgery
Radiation is used as the main treatment or after surgery to lower the risk of the disease coming back. The technology and course are chosen based on the location of the tumor and the state of the lymph nodes.
The drugs boost the effect of radiation therapy or are used for an advanced tumor. The oncologist chooses the regimen based on the stage and the patient's general health.
After treatment, a speech therapist helps restore speech and swallowing. The program is planned based on the extent of surgery and radiation.
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 tongue cancer treatment in Israel 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
CyberKnife radiation therapy, per course
about $9,000
Number of sessions and location of the tumor
Glossectomy including hospital stay
about $30,000
Extent of surgery and length of hospital stay
What the program may include
Diagnostics
Prescribed treatment
Hospital stay
Follow-up tests
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.
Get a personalized plan with a price
Doctor selection and support are free of charge for you.
No markups. You pay for treatment directly at the clinic.
Diagnostics before tongue cancer 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+
An otolaryngologist examines the mouth and throat, performs a laryngoscopy (an examination of the larynx) and feels the neck for enlarged lymph nodes. The diagnosis is confirmed by a biopsy: a tissue sample is examined in the laboratory.
PET-CT and other imaging methods are used to assess the spread of the tumor, and endoscopy is used to examine the deeper parts of the throat. The list depends on the results you already have.
Why an HPV test is needed+
The tumor sample obtained during the biopsy is tested for human papillomavirus (HPV). The result helps clarify the stage of cancer and choose the most suitable treatment options.
What can be assessed before you travel+
Based on your biopsy results, scans and medical reports, doctors can make a preliminary assessment of treatment options and prepare an estimated cost.
Clinics often review the existing biopsy slides. The final plan is confirmed after an examination and additional tests.
TREATMENT IN DETAIL
Tongue cancer treatment in Israel in detail
Technologies, indications and stages of treatment.
Tongue cancer treatment in Israel: the best medical solutions for foreign patients+
Treatment of tongue cancer in Israel gives patients a high chance of preserving speech functions. One of the additional advantages is that the cost of treatment in Israeli hospitals is lower than in hospitals in Western countries. According to the Israeli Physicians Association, the cost of tongue cancer treatment in this country is 22% lower than in Germany and other developed European countries, and 54% lower than in the United States.
The main methods of treating tongue cancer in Israel are surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy in combination with each other or separately. The specific treatment plan for a malignant tumor will be determined by doctors after a detailed examination of the patient.
General information about the disease+
Tongue cancer develops from atypical cells on the organ. The tongue begins in the throat and continues into the mouth. It consists of muscles and nerves that help a person speak, eat, and swallow. There are two types of tongue cancer: oral and oropharyngeal.
Oral tongue cancer starts in the mouth and can cause symptoms almost immediately. A dentist can detect it first because this part of the tongue is easily visible.
Oropharyngeal tongue cancer starts in the throat and can grow for some time before causing symptoms. When unusual sensations appear, they can be common and have many causes. If a person has a sore throat or ears, an ENT or general practitioner may first check for other causes. Cancer on the back of the tongue can be difficult to see and diagnose. Sometimes, it is detected only after the cancer cells have spread to the lymph nodes in the neck.
What are the signs of tongue cancer? At an early stage, tongue cancer does not cause symptoms. Sometimes, it is accidentally detected by an ENT or dentist during an oral or throat examination. When tongue cancer occurs in the mouth, the first sign is often an ulcer that does not heal. Other symptoms may include pain or bleeding in the mouth and a lump or thickening on the tongue. When tongue cancer occurs in the throat, the first sign may be swollen lymph nodes in the neck. Other symptoms can be associated with weight loss and ear pain. There may also be a lump in the back of the mouth, throat or neck.
Diagnosis of tongue cancer in Israel+
Diagnosis of tongue cancer in Israel is carried out according to international protocols. The main types of examinations include:
Consultation with an otolaryngologist. The doctor examines the patient’s oral cavity for suspicious lesions. He performs a laryngoscopy – an examination of the throat, and also feels the neck to detect enlarged lymph nodes.
Biopsy. The essence of the method is to obtain a sample of tumor tissue for analysis in the laboratory.
PET-CT. The procedure combines 2 types of scanning – positron emission tomography and computed tomography. This allows to detect of the smallest metastases up to 0.2 mm.
An extended examination of the oral cavity and oropharynx is performed based on the primary examination data. In this case, for further diagnosis of tongue cancer in Israel, the following are taken into account: age and general health of the patient, symptoms, blood and urine tests results.
The following examinations can be used to diagnose tongue cancer in Israel:
Endoscopy. It allows the doctor to look inside the mouth and throat. A thin, flexible tube with a light and lens attached to it, called an endoscope, is inserted through the nose to examine the head and neck.
Brush biopsy of the oral cavity. Doctors sometimes use this technique to detect tongue cancer. The doctor uses a small brush to collect cell samples from a suspicious area. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for analysis.
Testing for human papillomavirus (HPV). It is performed on a sample of a tumor removed during a biopsy. Knowing whether a person has HPV can help determine the stage of cancer and the most effective treatment options.
X-ray. The oncologist may recommend an X-ray to detect abnormal changes in the mouth or neck.
What tumor markers show tongue cancer? Serum levels of CEA, SCC-Ag, and ferritin are diagnostic and can be potential tumor markers for screening patients with malignancy in the oral cavity.
Treatment of tongue cancer in Israel, the cost of procedures+
Cancer of the tongue and oropharynx can be cured if detected at an early stage. It is important not only to cure the disease but also to preserve the function of nearby nerves and tissues. Israeli doctors take into account how treatment can affect the patient’s quality of life in the future.
The Israeli doctors team will work with the patient to create the best treatment plan. Head and neck cancer specialists often form an interdisciplinary team for each patient. This team may include:
medical oncologist – a doctor who treats tongue cancer with chemotherapy or other medications;
radiation oncologist – a specialist in radiation therapy
otolaryngologist (ENT) – examines the condition of the ear, throat and nose during treatment;
oncologist – a doctor who performs the removal of a malignant tumor;
plastic surgeon – a doctor who specializes in reconstructive surgery during volume interventions;
maxillofacial orthopedist – a specialist who performs restorative procedures in the head and neck area;
dental oncologist or oral oncologist – a doctor who has experience in treating people with head and neck cancer;
speech therapist – a medical professional who specializes in speech and swallowing disorders;
psychologist and psychiatrist – these specialists take care of the emotional needs of a person with cancer and the needs of their family.
There are 3 main options for treating tongue cancer: surgery, radiation therapy (radiotherapy) and medical treatment (including immune drugs).
Surgical treatment of tongue cancer in Israel will depend on the type of surgery and the patient’s condition. Radiation therapy on the CyberKnife can cost about $9000 for one course. The cost of new-generation immunotherapy will depend on the type and duration of the drug. Long-term immunotherapy drugs give a better chance of remission and complete recovery.
Surgical methods of treating tongue cancer in Israel+
Most often, after surgery, radiation therapy, drug treatment, or a combination of both may be required. Depending on the location, stage, and other features of tongue cancer, some people may need more than 1 surgery to remove the tumor. After that, the appearance and function of the affected tissues are usually restored.
The most common methods of surgical treatment of tongue cancer in Israel:
Surgery of the primary tumor. The malignant tumor and the edge of healthy tissue around it are removed.
Glossectomy. This is a partial or complete removal of the tongue.
Mandibulectomy. If the tumor has penetrated the jaw, then part of the affected bone is removed.
Maxillectomy. During the operation, the doctor removes part or all of the hard palate.
Dissection of the neck. Cancer of the tongue or oropharynx often spreads to the cervical lymph nodes. In this case, it may be necessary to remove some or all regional lymph nodes.
Laryngectomy. This is a partial or complete removal of the larynx. Surgery may be required to treat tongue cancer that has spread to the oropharynx.
Transoral robotic surgery and transoral laser microsurgery. These are minimally invasive surgeries that do not require large incisions to get to the tumor and remove it.
Glossectomy is used to surgically treat tongue cancer when other therapies have failed. Some people only need to have part of the tongue excised, while others need to have the entire tongue removed. Taking into account the hospital stay, such treatment of tongue cancer in Israel can cost about $30,000.
Tongue root cancer: treatment in Israel with effective methods+
The tumor at the base of the tongue is usually large at the stage of diagnosis because, in the early stages of the tumor, it is difficult to see. The only early symptom is ear pain. Later, voice changes and difficulty swallowing appear.
Treatment options for tongue root cancer in Israel vary depending on the stage, which includes the size of the tumor, its location and the spread of the malignant process. Whenever possible, Israeli oncologists develop a plan that preserves the patient’s ability to breathe, speak and eat normally. Surgery and radiation remain the most effective methods of treating cancer of the base of the tongue. Treatment can be complemented by modern drug therapy, which is available in leading Israeli clinics such as Beilinson, Herzliya and Shiba.
Treatment of tongue cancer in Israel: patient reviews and planning a trip to the clinic+
Experts Medical staff analyzes information about the treatment of tongue cancer in Israel. You can see reviews from real patients on the pages of clinics that treat this disease.
The program of therapy and surgery in Israel includes the most modern methods of treating tongue cancer at different stages. Therefore, Experts Medical actively cooperates with proven and accredited medical centers. If you leave a request on the site, the coordinating doctors will be able to select the best clinics for the treatment of tongue cancer in Israel with reviews from real patients for you free of charge.
With the support of Experts Medical, patients are provided with:
a second opinion from an Israeli professor;
transfer of medical records to the hospital;
organization of a trip to Israel;
booking accommodation for accompanying persons and transfer from the airport.
By seeking help from Experts Medical specialists, you get the best options for treating tongue cancer in Israel.
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 an Israeli oncologist
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.
Chemotherapy course
Hospitalization
3 days
Duration of stay in Israel
depending on the chemo protocol, multiple courses of chemotherapy may be required
Day 1Meeting at the airport, examination, consultation
Day 3Discharge from the hospital and accommodation in a hotel
1 dayMeeting at the airport, examination, consultation
2 daySurgery, hospitalization
3 dayDischarge from the hospital and accommodation in a hotel
5 dayControl consultation
6 dayTransfer to the airport
Radiation therapy course: sample day-by-day program
Hospitalization
Outpatient
Duration of stay in Israel
11-30 days
1 dayMeeting at the airport, examination, consultation
Days 2-10/29Irradiation, daily (except weekends)
11-30 dayTransfer 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 tongue cancer.
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 an Israeli oncologist
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 tongue cancer treatment in Israel
Olga
Diagnosis: tongue cancer
★★★★★5/5
I treated my father at the Ichilov Hospital.
It’s good that we noticed the sore on the tongue in time, the doctors were able to cauterize it with a laser, and there was no operation.
Ludmila Romanenko
Diagnosis: tongue cancer
★★★★★5/5
I had a growth on my tongue that started to hurt.
In our clinic in Rostov, they did a biopsy, they said it was squamous cell carcinoma. But Russian doctors were afraid to remove the tumor, since it is in the mouth, and this is very serious. I was treated in Israel by Professor Thomas…
Dmitrienko Galina
Diagnosis: tongue cancer
★★★★★5/5
Only Israeli oncologists were able to give me a correct diagnosis.
Our experts referred to poor oral hygiene, infectious diseases, and even gastrointestinal diseases. But it turned out that I have the initial stage of tongue cancer.
Tamara Volkova
Diagnosis: tongue cancer
★★★★★5/5
Another visit to the dentist was a shock for me.
The doctor suspected that I had cancer and referred me to an oncologist. After the examination, I was diagnosed with cancer of the body of the tongue stage 2. I want to go with the results of the biopsy to Assuta, so that Israeli…
Leonid Grishin
Diagnosis: tongue cancer
★★★★★5/5
I was treated by Ziv Gil.
The tumor of the tongue was removed by a robotic surgeon, as precision was required.
Valeria Voroshilova
Diagnosis: tongue cancer
★★★★★5/5
Father’s tongue cancer was diagnosed at stage 3.
Instead of an operation, the doctors preferred the CyberKnife, since the cancer cells had already spread to the bone tissue and surgery would have been quite traumatic. Sessions of stereotactic radiosurgery were supplemented with targeted…
Elena Churkina
Diagnosis: Squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue
★★★★★5/5
Many thanks to the Israeli medicine, the Sourasky Hospital (Ichilov), which is able to instill hope, give life, and very carefully treats patients!
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 head and neck oncologist or surgeon and arrange for your case to be reviewed. Based on your biopsy and test results, the clinic will prepare a preliminary program and cost estimate. The final plan is confirmed after an examination at the clinic.
Can tongue cancer be cured?
Tongue cancer found at an early stage can be cured in many cases. The outlook depends on the location of the tumor, the stage, lymph node involvement and general health. Only an oncologist can assess the situation in your case after reviewing your records.
How long does tongue cancer treatment in Israel take?
Under clinic programs, a trip for surgery takes about 6 days, and a course of radiation therapy takes 11 to 30 days with daily sessions except weekends. Chemotherapy may require several courses, depending on the protocol.
Will I be able to speak after surgery?
Doctors plan treatment to preserve speech, swallowing and breathing whenever possible. The extent of surgery depends on the size and location of the tumor. After extensive surgery, tissue reconstruction and sessions with a speech therapist are provided.
How is cancer of the base of the tongue different?
The base of the tongue is in the throat, so a tumor there may cause no symptoms for a long time and is often found later, sometimes because of enlarged lymph nodes in the neck or ear pain. Surgery and radiation remain the main treatments, and they can be combined with drug therapy.
Which documents are needed to review my case?
Prepare your biopsy and histology results, PET-CT, MRI or CT scans with reports, reports from an ENT doctor or oncologist, and discharge summaries for 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 come with a companion?
Yes. Let the doctor-coordinator know that you plan to travel with someone close to you. They will help clarify the conditions for an accompanying person and accommodation options near the clinic.
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