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Gastric Cancer Treatment in Israel

Hospitals and medical centers in Israel which treat Gastric Cancer patients.

Sheba Medical Center

The largest medical center in Israel and the Middle East, internationally renowned for it's medical excellence. Around 31,000 inpatients are treated annually.

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Gastric Cancer is treated at Sheba Medical Center

18 listed oncologists:

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Prof. Eitan Friedman

Director and founder of the Suzanne Levy-Gertner Oncogenetics Unit

Prof. Zvi Symon

Director, Radiation Oncology Department

Assuta Hospital

The new Assuta Hospital was opened in 2009, and claims to be the most modern hospital in the middle east.

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Gastric Cancer is treated at Assuta Hospital

11 listed oncologists:

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Herzliya Medical Center

A private hospital located on the shorelines of Herzliya, just off Tel Aviv, offering healthcare services to both local and foreign patients. The hospital is affiliated with over 500 Israeli physicians, many of whom hold high level positions at public hospitals.

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Gastric Cancer is treated at Herzliya Medical Center

5 listed oncologists:

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Dr. Guttman Live

General Surgery, Oncological Surgery

Rabin Medical Center

The Davidoff Center for the research and treatment of cancer is one of the most advanced facilities in the Middle East for the treatment of malignant diseases, delivering medical treatment to approximately 15% of Israel's cancer patients.

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Gastric Cancer is treated at Rabin Medical Center

6 listed oncologists:

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Prof. Jack Baniel

Deputy Head of the Davidoff Cancer Center's Department of Urology

Prof. M.Shohat

Genetics

Hadassah University Medical Center

Hadassah medical institution includes two university hospitals in Jerusalem – on Mt. Scopus and in Ein Kerem. Both provide advanced tetriary healthcare services in all medical specialties.

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Gastric Cancer is treated at Hadassah Hospital

40 listed oncologists:

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Dr. Ayala Hubert

Medical Oncology & Radiotherapy

Assaf Harofeh Medical Center

One of the largest hospitals in Israel with 900 beds and 700 physicians. The hospital serves 1000 medical tourists annually, providing advanced medical care at the highest western standards.

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Gastric Cancer is treated at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center

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About Gastric Cancer

This information is intended for general information only and should not be considered as medical advice on the part of Health-Tourism.com. Any decision on medical treatments, after-care or recovery should be done solely upon proper consultation and advice of a qualified physician.


What is Gastric Cancer?

Gastric cancer is cancer that starts when cancerous cells form in the inner lining of the stomach. It is also known as stomach cancer. The cells eventually grow into tumors slowly over the years. The stomach is a component of the upper abdomen that helps in the digestion of food. There are different kinds of gastric cancers and adenocarcinoma is the most common. This cancer begins in cells that release and make mucus and other fluids.


Signs and symptoms of gastric cancer
  • Feeling bloated after a meal.
  • Indigestion that is unrelenting and severe
  • Slight nausea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Persistent vomiting
  • Heartburn among many other signs

As the tumor grows, you may experience even more severe symptoms such as severe pain, unexpected weight loss, blood in stool, trouble swallowing, weakness, feeling tired among other conditions. Note that, having any of the above symptoms does not imply that you suffer from gastric cancer. However, in case you have persistence in any of these symptoms, see a doctor.


Diagnosing the gastric cancer
  • Biopsy: This involves cutting a small piece of tissue from the stomach for inspection to detect any cancer cells.
  • CT scan: This is a powerful X-ray that outlines the inside body parts in a picture format.
  • Blood tests: It is performed to establish any signs of cancer in the body.
  • Upper GI series test: This is a chalky liquid with barium and taken before the X-ray scan to help to optimize the results of the picture.
  • Upper endoscopy: In this process, the doctor inserts a thin flexible tube fitted with a small camera down your throat for scanning.

Risk factors
  • Gender: This condition is more prevalent in males than women.
  • Age: Stomach cancer is common in people with old age over 50 years.
  • Diet: People whose diet comprise of meat, smoked foods, salted fish, and pickled vegetables are at high risk of suffering from this condition.

Duration of procedure/surgery : Chemotherapy is administered in cycles and takes around 3 weeks. Radiotherapy procedure involves treatment sessions of five days a week. Depending on the intended purpose, radiotherapy may take one to

Days admitted : Surgery: A patient requires staying for at least two weeks in the hospital and several weeks at home for recovery.

Anesthesia : Surgery: General Anesthesia

Recovery : Any stomach cancer treatment involves a large operation and a long recovery time.

Risks : Surgery Risks: Some of the risks involved include pain, bleeding, and restriction on the type of diet. Chemotherapy Risks: Loss of hair, Weight loss, Diarrhea, Chemotherapy Risks: Tiredness, Diarrhea, Nausea Irritation and darkening of the skin especially on the treated areas

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