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Astrocytoma of the brain requires urgent treatment. The first question that arises in mind after learning about the diagnosis is how much will the treatment cost? Treatment in a good clinic from an experienced neurosurgeon promises up to 90% of the chances of success. However, quality medical care has its own price. That’s why MedicGlobus honestly tells you how much astrocytoma treatment will cost.
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How much does the operation of astrocytoma cost?
Prices for other methods of treatment – final sum
HOW MUCH DOES THE TREATMENT OF ASTROCYTOMA COST: PRICE FORMATION FACTORS
The price of astrocytoma treatment will depend on what kind of medical care the patient will seek. Will there be need of an additional examination? Will operation be enough or not? Is it necessary to use methods of radiosurgery? Will there be need of chemotherapy or radiation therapy? Answers to these questions will help to roughly compile items of expenditure.
The second group of factors affecting the price are the country, clinic and doctor. Approximate price policy of most of the clinics depend on the choice of the country ,as well as the cost of living during treatment. Prices may vary by about 40% from country to country.
The choice of clinic can change the price till 20%. Well and the last – the doctor’s fee. The cost of treatment for a leading professor will be much higher than just a good specialist. Note that in the treatment of astrocytomas, the experience of neurosurgeon is very important, so saving on a doctor is not recommended.
How much does the operation of astrocytoma cost?
The operation of astrocytoma is the main method of treatment in most cases. In the early stages, if the tumor is not affected by important brain tissue, surgery can be the only method of treatment and logically the main reason of expenses.
The minimum cost of treatment for the astrocytoma of the cerebellum in Israel through surgery is $ 30,000. In Germany, an operation to remove astrocytoma can be carried out for € 25,000. In Turkey, endoscopic removal of the tumor will cost $ 18,000-28,000, depending on the standards of the clinic and specialist. On other hand open surgery using trepanation of the skull is much cheaper – $ 15,000.
HOW IS THE FINAL SUM FOR TREATMENT OF ASTROCYTOMA FORMULATED
Diagnostic costs. Qualitatively conducted diagnostics in the home country can save the patient money. As a rule, foreign specialists need images of good quality MRI in electronic format, made on a new 1.5-3 Tesla device. Often the data of this type of diagnosis is sufficient. However, expensive additional examinations, such as a 3D navigation MR scan or a stereotaxic biopsy, may sometimes be necessary.
The cost of other methods of treatment. Depending on the stage and type of tumor, not only surgical intervention will be enough. Among other treatments that are often used in astrocytoma, we will mention you about chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Average range of prices for chemotherapy by country:
- Chemotherapy in Turkey – $ 1,500-2,000 per session;
- Chemotherapy in Germany – € 1,800-2,500 per session;
- Chemotherapy in Israel – $ 2,000-2,500 per session.
The cost of chemotherapy can be higher if more expensive drugs are needed. The prices for radiotherapy in different clinics of the world you can check with the Doctor – Coordinator of MedicGlobus.
Expenses for hospitalization.If the patient undergoes systemic chemotherapy, then there is no need for hospitalization. The patient by mentioned time come for a chemotherapy session in specially equipped, comfortable rooms.
If the patient is prescribed intracranial chemotherapy, which is injected through a shunt directly into the tumor, hospitalization is necessary. This method of treatment is indicated in patients with an inoperable astrocytoma of the brain. Prices for hospitalization may vary, but, as a rule, these are quite large amounts. For example, in Israel the cost can be $ 1,000-1,500 for a standard room, in Turkey – $ 500-800.
Other details regarding the cost of astrocytoma treatment you can find out from the Coordinating-Doctor of MedicGlobus. Leave a message and we will contact you by your convenient time.
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