Europe has a long history of traditional medicine. It was the European doctors and scientists who made many important discoveries for the world. Today in Europe, one of the most powerful cancer treatment clinics is functioning. This is not the only major advantage that attracts foreign patients to the clinics of Germany, Austria, Spain and other European countries. Every year the number of foreign patients grows by 12-15%. Let’s take a closer look at why so many people choose European oncology, the best hospitals for cancer treatment in Europe and where exactly it is worth to treat oncological diseases.
WHY PATIENTS CHOOSE EUROPE FOR TREATMENT OF CANCER?
High-quality medical care in the best cancer hospitals in Europe, modern equipment, availability of the latest generation drugs;
Relatively low prices for quality medicine in some countries of Eastern Europe (Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary);
Loyal prices even in the best cancer hospitals of Europe, compared with the US, Canada and the UK;
The availability of university hospitals, in which unique methods of treatment are available, as well as programs for experimental therapy;
Treatment according to international protocols and the use of their unique protocols (Germany), which are used all over the world;
Developed a system of national certification of clinics, which controls the quality of medical services;
cheap and non-stop flights;
The possibility to get by land transport, which is very important for some cancer patients who are forbidden to fly;
Exquisite nature and developed culture.
* To make it easier for you to compare prices, we will take several procedures and quote prices for each of the clinics.
Rechts der Isar Clinic in Munich
It is not surprising that the first clinic in the rating is in Germany since the medical system of this country is one of the most developed in the world. Founded more than 185 years ago, Rechts der Isar is known in Germany and worldwide as a hospital providing the highest quality services in all areas. Over 16,000 cancer patients are treated there every year.
The hospital is certified by the prestigious international Dekra and ISO certificates. Also, its oncology department is certified by the German Cancer Society and the German Cancer-Fighting Nonprofit Organization.
Doctors select individual treatment for each patient. The clinic is equipped with modern devices for diagnosis (MRI 3 Tesla, CT, PET-CT, hybrid operating room) and treatment (da Vinci Robot, Nanoknife). They also offer targeted therapy and immunotherapy. The surgeons can perform minimally traumatic and organ-preserving operations.
The Department of Radiation Oncology is headed by the famous German specialist Professor Stephanie E. Combs. Her research into high-precision radiation oncology has received several awards: the German Society for Radiation Oncology (DEGRO) Hermann Holthusen Prize, the Behnken Berger Prize, the Robert Janker Prize for Palliative Care, the Translational Science Award of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).
A robotic prostatectomy at the Rechts der Isar Clinic will cost €17,000 and a transurethral prostate resection will cost from €13,000.
QUIRONSALUD
Quironsalud is the largest medical holding company in Spain. It brings together the most highly qualified specialists, including in the field of oncology. On the basis of the hospital, the Besalga Cancer Institute was founded in 1995. They work under internationally recognized programs of the Catalan Institute of Oncology.
The clinic has ISO, JCI and EFQM quality certificates.
At Quiron Salud, more than 3,000 cancer patients are treated every year.
The hospitals are equipped with modern equipment: MRI, CT, PET-CT, linear accelerators, da Vinci robots, Gamma Knife and CyberKnife.
Quiron Salud is one of few hospitals in Europe that performs proton therapy. To date, it is considered among the most effective and safest methods, especially in the treatment of child oncology.
The Quiron Salud Hospital in Torrevieja has a unique platform developed by Dr Antonio Brugarolas. It operates under international standards of Good Manufacturing Practices. A special feature of the program is the use of DNA microchips that can identify the vulnerability of malignant cells to certain drugs. The gathered information is used in the medication selection process for target therapy. Also, the centre produces dendrite-based immunotherapy drugs. With their help, a person’s immune system is activated to fight cancer.
At Quiron Salud Clinic, a robotic prostatectomy will cost from €17,000 and a transurethral prostate resection from €10,000.
AKH VIENNA GENERAL HOSPITAL
The Central Hospital of Vienna AKH is one of the oldest and most famous in Austria.
The clinic has been operating for more than 320 years and today it is recognized as the best cancer hospitals in the world. They not only treat patients but also conduct active research activities in the fight against cancer. The result is innovative diagnostic and therapeutic procedures available to patients in the hospital.
The Cancer Center has been in operation since 2011. More than 7,500 patients from all over the world come there for treatment every year.
The oncology centre is the most modern unit in the clinic. Modern equipment for diagnosis and treatment is available: PET-CT, Cyber-Knife, Gamma-Knife, IGRT, IMRT, SBRT, SIRT.
The cancer centre complex is headed by the oncologist Prof. Christophe Zielinski. Specialization of the doctor – breast cancer, lung cancer and clinical oncology.
Robotic prostatectomy at the Vienna Central Clinical Hospital will cost €18,000, transurethral resection of the prostate is €10,000.
TEKNON MEDICAL CENTER
Teknon in Barcelona Closes the top five leaders in the treatment of cancer across Europe. This medical institution is awarded the most prestigious international accreditation in medicine JCI. In addition, the clinic is the workplace of world-class stars in medicine: world-renowned neurologist Prof.Antonio Russi, neurosurgeon Dr Bartolomé Oliver, outstanding onco-surgeon Antonio de Lacy Fortuny, renowned oncohematologist Dr Emili Montserrat Costa, recognized oncodermatologist Dr.Garcés Gatnau Joan Ramón and others are practising here.
The cancer centre at the clinic was personally opened by the dean of the Harvard Medical School, Jose Baselga. In addition, the clinic has access to international experience through cooperation with the Sloan-Kettering Memorial Cancer Center.
Among the equipment of the clinic for combating cancer include the installation of Robot da Vinci, Novalis, Truebeam STx.
Also, Teknon clinic was the first in Europe to install and use a unique “real-time” radiation exposure device based on amorphous silicon detectors.
Robotic prostatectomy in Teknon will cost €25,000, transurethral resection of the prostate is €15,000.
THE LONDON CLINIC
London Clinic is one of the most respected medical institutions in Europe. The hospital has existed since 1932, and many innovations in the medical field, including oncology, were carried out within its walls. Many famous people and members of the British Royal Family have been treated here, for example, John F. Kennedy, Elizabeth Taylor, and Prince Phillip, Earl of Edinburgh.
The hospital is accredited by many international standards, among which are ISO, JAG, CHKS, JACIE.
In 2018, the London Clinic was named Best International Cancer Centre by the International Medical Travel Journal (IMTJ).
The London Clinic provides a unique treatment for CAR-T lymphoma. In addition, they have all the modern equipment necessary for innovative treatment, such as CyberKnife, IntraBeam system, adaptive radiotherapy, da Vinci robotic surgery, and SpaceOAR.
A robotic prostatectomy at a London clinic will cost £17,660 (€20,800) and a transurethral prostate resection will cost £5,515 (€6,512).
During the ranking process, experts of MedicGlobus took a closer look into the level of medical services, availability of modern methods of treatment, equipment, qualifications of specialists, and statistics about the success rate of treatment. To find out more information about the best cancer treatment in the world or to book a treatment, leave a message on the site.
Teknon medical center is one of the best hospitals I've come across.