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Treatment of Cervical Cancer

Cost for treatment

Cervical Cancer Diagnostics
4029.84
Treatment of cervical cancer by conization and affected tissues removal
5123.65
Treatment of cervical cancer with embolization or chemoembolization
24201.24

University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich

9.8/10
location_onGermany, Munich

Department of Gynecology, Mammology and Obstetrics

The University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich was founded in 1834. It combines long traditions with the very latest advances in modern medicine. The medical facility includes 33 specialized departments and 20 interdisciplinary centers, where patients can receive top-class medical care in all medical fields. The hospital annuall
Cervical Cancer Diagnostics
0.00
Treatment of cervical cancer by conization and affected tissues removal
6192.7
Treatment of cervical cancer with embolization or chemoembolization
31255.55

University Hospital Tuebingen

9.2/10
location_onGermany, Tuebingen

Department of Adult and Pediatric Gynecology, Mammology, Obstetrics

According to the prestigious medical publication Focus, the University Hospital Tuebingen ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital was founded in 1805, therefore it is proud of its long history, unique experience, and outstanding achievements in the field of medical care, as well as research and teaching activitie
Cervical Cancer Diagnostics
0.00
Treatment of cervical cancer by conization and affected tissues removal
6271
Treatment of cervical cancer with embolization or chemoembolization
29564.27

University Hospital Ulm

8.7/10
location_onGermany, Ulm

Department of Obstetrics, Adult and Pediatric Gynecology

The University Hospital Ulm started its activities 35 years ago and during this time it has become one of the most prestigious medical institutions in Europe. The hospital is famous for its numerous discoveries and the world-class achievements in medicine and pharmaceuticals. The medical facility has 29 specialized departments a
Cervical Cancer Diagnostics
0.00
Treatment of cervical cancer by conization and affected tissues removal
6214.63
Treatment of cervical cancer with embolization or chemoembolization
29262.55

University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden

9.1/10
location_onGermany, Dresden

Department of Adult and Pediatric Gynecology, Mammology, Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine

According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital is the benchmark for modern high-quality medicine. Positioning itself as a maximum care medical facility, the hospital represents all medical fields. There are 26 specialized depart
Cervical Cancer Diagnostics
4856.68
Treatment of cervical cancer by conization and affected tissues removal
7500.84
Treatment of cervical cancer with embolization or chemoembolization
36185.32

University Hospital Frankfurt am Main

10/10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Gynecology, Obstetrics and Mammology

According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital was founded in 1914 and today is a well-known German medical facility, which combines rich traditions and scientific innovations. A medical team of more than 6,500 employees cares about
Cervical Cancer Diagnostics
0.00
Treatment of cervical cancer by conization and affected tissues removal
5946.32
Treatment of cervical cancer with embolization or chemoembolization
27802

Charite University Hospital Berlin

9/10
location_onGermany, Berlin

Department of Adult and Pediatric Gynecology, Mammology

According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin occupies the first place in the rating of the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest and leading university medical complexes in Europe. The hospital in Germany provides modern diagnostics and treatment of patients, a
Cervical Cancer Diagnostics
5568.69
Treatment of cervical cancer by conization and affected tissues removal
8252.52
Treatment of cervical cancer with embolization or chemoembolization
41049.31

University Hospital Heidelberg

9.8/10
location_onGermany, Heidelberg

Department of Obstetrics, Adult and Pediatric Gynecology

According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of
Cervical Cancer Diagnostics
0
Treatment of cervical cancer by conization and affected tissues removal
0
Treatment of cervical cancer with embolization or chemoembolization
0

University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

10/10
location_onGermany, Munich

Department of Obstetrics, Adult and Pediatric Gynecology

According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i
Cervical Cancer Diagnostics
0.00
Treatment of cervical cancer by conization and affected tissues removal
6431.78
Treatment of cervical cancer with embolization or chemoembolization
31138.62

University Hospital Erlangen

9.1/10
location_onGermany, Erlangen

Department of Adult and Pediatric Gynecology, Mammology, Obstetrics

According to the Focus magazine, University Hospital Erlangen ranks among the best medical facilities in Germany! The hospital is one of the leading healthcare facilities in Bavaria and offers top-class medical care distinguished by the close intertwining of clinical activities with research and training of medical students. The
Cervical Cancer Diagnostics
0.00
Treatment of cervical cancer by conization and affected tissues removal
6227.16
Treatment of cervical cancer with embolization or chemoembolization
29381.57

University Hospital Halle (Saale)

9.6/10
location_onGermany, Halle

Department of Gynecology and Mammology

According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities! The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a s
Cervical Cancer Diagnostics
0.00
Treatment of cervical cancer by conization and affected tissues removal
5917.09
Treatment of cervical cancer with embolization or chemoembolization
27957.55

University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf

9.2/10
location_onGermany, Hamburg

Department of Gynecology and Mammology

According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf ranks among the top ten hospitals in Germany! Since its foundation in 1889, the hospital has taken a leading position in the European medical arena and still occupies it until today. A highly competent medical team of more than 11,000 employees takes care
Cervical Cancer Diagnostics
4963.17
Treatment of cervical cancer by conization and affected tissues removal
7657.44
Treatment of cervical cancer with embolization or chemoembolization
36052.73

University Hospital Würzburg

9.2/10
location_onGermany, Würzburg

Department of Adult and Pediatric Gynecology, Mammology and Obstetrics

According to the Focus magazine in 2019, the University Hospital Würzburg ranks among the top national German hospitals! The hospital is one of the oldest medical facilities in Germany. The centuries-old traditions of first-class treatment are combined with the very latest achievements of modern evidence-based medicine and
Cervical Cancer Diagnostics
0.00
Treatment of cervical cancer by conization and affected tissues removal
5949.45
Treatment of cervical cancer with embolization or chemoembolization
28082.83

University Hospital RWTH Aachen

8.9/10
location_onGermany, Aachen

Department of Gynecology, Mammology and Obstetrics

According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital RWTH Aachen ranks among the top German hospitals! As a maximum care university medical facility, the hospital guarantees patients first-class medical services combined with a respectful and human attitude. The hospital integrates all the modern options for the
Cervical Cancer Diagnostics
4295.01
Treatment of cervical cancer by conization and affected tissues removal
6519.48
Treatment of cervical cancer with embolization or chemoembolization
31071.8

University Hospital Duesseldorf

9.5/10
location_onGermany, Duesseldorf

Department of Adult and Pediatric Gynecology, Obstetrics and Mammology

According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Duesseldorf ranks among the top Germany hospitals! The hospital is an excellent example of a combination of high-quality health care, research and teaching activities. With more than 50,000 inpatients and about 300,000 outpatients every year, the hospital is
Cervical Cancer Diagnostics
4195.83
Treatment of cervical cancer by conization and affected tissues removal
6480.85
Treatment of cervical cancer with embolization or chemoembolization
31484.18

University Hospital Muenster

9.8/10
location_onGermany, Muenster

Department of Adult and Pediatric Gynecology, Obstetrics

According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Muenster ranks among the top German hospitals! The hospital belongs to the most prestigious medical institutions in Germany. The hospital is distinguished by a high professionalism of its doctors, state-of-the-art technological equipment and the availability of the most ad
Cervical Cancer Diagnostics
0.00
Treatment of cervical cancer by conization and affected tissues removal
5911.87
Treatment of cervical cancer with embolization or chemoembolization
27600.5

University Hospital Bonn

9.2/10
location_onGermany, Bonn

Department of Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology

According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Bonn ranks among the top ten medical facilities in Germany! The hospital was opened on January 1, 2001, although in fact it inherits the medical facility, which operated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn. The hospital in Germany combin
Cervical Cancer Diagnostics
4214.62
Treatment of cervical cancer by conization and affected tissues removal
6575.85
Treatment of cervical cancer with extensive surgical resection
20730.24
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Cervical cancer is a malignant transformation of the epithelial tissue of the cervix. Various types of the pathological growths are capable of infiltrating the surrounding tissues and metastasizing to distant organs. Thus, the incidence of cervical cancer in relation to other localizations of extragenital cancer ranks second, and with genital cancer, it occupies the first place.

Сontent

  1. Risk factors
  2. What are the symptoms?
  3. Surgery
  4. Radiotherapy
  5. Chemotherapy
  6. Treatment for stage 4 cervical cancer
  7. How to choose the best hospital for treatment abroad
  8. The price range for treatment abroad
  9. Organizing treatment abroad: how does this work?

Cervical cancer is a malignant tumor of the cervix uteri.

The most common treatments are surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

The best stage 4 cervical cancer treatment is chemoradiation therapy and / or targeted therapy.

Cost of treatment with conization starts at €1,917. Price for extensive surgical resection starts at €6,125. Cost of chemo- and radiation therapy starts at €8,190.

Best hospitals in Europe that offer cervical cancer treatment are:

  • University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich
  • University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
  • Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch
  • University Hospital Frankfurt am Main
  • Clinic of Advanced Biological Medicine Frankfurt am Main

Risk factors

 

As with many other malignant neoplasms, the incidence of cervical cancer has a definite relationship with age. So, most often the tumor is found in women at the age of 35-55, while at a young age the disease is much less common. Besides, some other factors increase the risk for cervical cancer development. These include:

  • Papillomavirus infection
  • Long-term use of hormonal contraceptives (birth control pills)
  • Cervical injury during childbirth
  • Chronic genital infections
  • Genetic predisposition
  • Smoking
  • Abortion or complex surgical interventions

The most significant among the listed provoking factors for cervical cancer development is the human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, which is capable of disrupting the health mechanisms of the body's antitumor defense at the cellular level. This pathogen is found in about 95% of patients with cervical cancer. In most cases, HPV infection is transmitted during a sexual contact. The list of factors that significantly increase the risk of developing the health condition also includes the premature onset of sexual activity and multiple sexual partners.

What are the symptoms?

 

The main symptoms and clinical manifestations of cervical cancer are bleeding, genital discharge (so-called leucorrhoea), and pain that appears already at an advanced stage.

Bloody vaginal discharge can be different, from bloody discharge appearing after sexual intercourse to profuse bleeding, accompanied by a decrease in hemoglobin levels. Such health conditions usually require emergency hospitalization.

Also, the symptoms include pain, which is usually localized in the lower abdomen but also observed in the lumbosacral region. Moreover, it’s typical for such symptoms to disturb at rest.

In addition to the listed symptoms, cervical cancer is characterized by involvement of the urinary system organs in the pathological process, which can lead to impaired urination, pain and burning sensation during urination, or other symptoms of functional impairment.

Surgery

 

Depending on the types and stages of tumor development, as well as the age, health condition, and reproductive plans of a woman, radical or organ-preserving intervention is conducted. Surgery for cervical cancer treatment is often combined with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Any acute or chronic infections must be eliminated before the intervention. Preliminary preparation of the gastrointestinal tract provides necessary conditions for performing extensive surgical intervention.

Organ-preserving surgery is suitable for patients with preinvasive cervical cancer, or for patients planning to spare their reproductive potential. In other cases, the uterus, appendages, adjacent tissues, regional lymph nodes are excised, which avoids relapse. Further, the patient requires comprehensive rehabilitation.

Hysterectomy (uterine resection) is physician-approved genital removal surgery for cervical cancer. Many of its modifications have been developed. Some of them involve the preservation of organs not affected by the disease. So, for example, a simple hysterectomy or type A hysterectomy involves the partial removal of tissue around the uterine. Type D hysterectomy involves the excision of tissue of the pelvic wall.

At the early stages of cervical cancer, organ-preserving surgeries like conization can also be performed. Conization of the cervix is the removal of part of the mucous membrane of the cervix. The uterus can be preserved during the intervention. Such types of surgery for cervical cancer will be prescribed only if the results of the biopsy show a low risk of metastasis of cervical cancer.

Radical trachelectomy (vaginal or abdominal) is a laparoscopic surgery, which allows sparing fertility.

Exenteration of the pelvis is a radical operation to remove the organs of the reproductive system. It’s carried out for cervical cancer of the advanced stages, when tumor growth outside the reproductive organs is detected. During the intervention, the affected bladder and rectum are excised.

The doctor must not only master the techniques of performing the operations, but also be able to manage any complications that may arise during the surgery. The doctor is supposed to have the skills of a vascular surgeon, urologist, and proctologist.

Radiotherapy

 

Radiotherapy is a leading method for cervical cancer treatment, specifically when cancer only starts to develop. With large neoplasms, the standard therapeutic protocol also includes radiotherapy.

To understand how the radiation therapy for cervical cancer treatment works, it’s important to understand the specifics of its two main types: external (remote) and internal ones.

External radiation therapy is performed remotely and usually has shorter radiation sessions. The whole course can be carried out on an outpatient basis. The stage, the volume of the neoplasm, and patient’s health condition determine the necessary radiation period.

In internal radiation therapy, the affected cervix and surrounding areas are irradiated more. Special applicators with a radiation source inside are inserted near the affected area. Applicator placement and radiation therapy itself differ in patients after hysterectomy and those with a preserved uterus.

As a rule, a course of internal high-dose therapy is prescribed for cervical cancer, with a patient being irradiated with high doses for about 15 minutes. Also, in some cases, low-dose radiotherapy is indicated, in which the patient is exposed to low doses of radiation for about 12-24 hours.

With a high risk of the disease recurrence, a course of postoperative radiation therapy is often prescribed. In such cases, radiation is usually combined with chemotherapy.

Chemotherapy

 

Chemotherapy is a high-tech method used to treat cancer. This is a modern technique used in many countries of the world. Treatment is based on the introduction of drugs into the body, which are antineoplastic chemotherapeutic agents. These are the substances that can damage cells that are dividing rapidly.

The goal of chemotherapy is to destroy these abnormal cells, inhibiting their division and growth. This is an effective therapy that reduces the risk of metastasizing to both distant and nearby organs. The disadvantage of this technique is that the agents affect the entire body, as a result of which immunity suffers significantly. Normalization of the health condition and the work of organs is achieved by inhibiting the development of a neoplasm of a malignant nature. After the introduction of drugs, a person's health condition deteriorates greatly. It takes time to restore the body's normal functioning.

The therapy is carried out on an inpatient basis or an outpatient basis. The drugs are produced in the form of tablets or solutions for injections. The duration of the course is selected on an individual basis. It depends on the stage of the disease, the general health condition of a patient, and the rate of recovery of the body.

In severe cases, therapy consists of few courses lasting several years. During the use of therapy in outpatient treatment, patients should undergo follow-up examinations and visit a doctor.

Typically, a course consists of few cycles. Doctors take a break between them, which can last as long as a week or a month. This is necessary so that healthy cells have time to recover. At the same time, the malignant elements will not recover after exposure to drugs.

Treatment for stage 4 cervical cancer

 

Oncological process of the advanced stage penetrates tissues actively. Therefore, treatment for stage 4 cervical cancer has to be somewhat aggressive. Treatment for stage 4 cervical cancer involves exenteration of pelvic organs. And in terms of surgical treatment for stage 4 cervical cancer, palliative treatment is applied too.

Radiotherapy is prescribed for treatment for stage 4 cervical cancer if contraindications to various types of surgical treatment are present.

The effectiveness of treatment for stage 4 cervical cancer is assessed according to the updated diagnostic information (follow-up examinations).

How to choose the best hospital for treatment abroad

 

Medical tourism is becoming increasingly popular today. But where to start to search for hospitals? We suggest deciding on the country first.

The most popular country for cervical cancer treatment abroad is currently Germany. Here’s why.

By German law, all hospitals undergo state certification.

Here, the most modern developments are introduced into the practice of hospitals. In German hospitals, cancer care is of high level. German hospitals are equipped with the latest and advanced technology.

In Germany, highly qualified doctors undergo training at leading medical institutions. This provides the country with doctors of the highest category. Doctors in German hospitals perform complex operations unavailable in hospitals in other countries.

Over 50 clinics among leading German hospitals offer cervical cancer treatments.

To get more information about the hospitals that offer the treatment of cervical cancer, visit the Booking Health website.

The price range for treatment abroad

 

The cost of treatment in hospitals differs. It is influenced by the state's pricing policy for medical services for foreign patients.

The cost of treatment depends on the disease’s rate of progression, the volume of interventions, the category of the healthcare facility, type of treatment (outpatient or inpatient), and the duration of inpatient stay:

  • The price for chemotherapy is in the range of 8,190-30,230 EUR.
  • The price for radiotherapy is in the same range of 8,190-30,230 EUR.
  • The price for surgical resection is 6,125-24,900 EUR.

The average price of oncological rehabilitation after cervical cancer treatment is 1,280 EUR per day, the minimum price is 1,041 EUR per day, and the maximum price is 1,553 EUR per day. Visit the Booking Health website to see more information on the cost of treatment abroad.

Organizing treatment abroad: how does this work?

 

To start the treatment abroad you will need translated documents indicating the completion of the local treatment, if you underwent any, translated results of local diagnostics, or any related documents with medical information.

Further, you’ll need to select a hospital and a doctor. You will receive a treatment plan from the clinic and the approximate cost of treatment. And then organizational issues start.

However, there’s another option, i.e. using the services of a medical tourism agency. One of the most reputable medical tourism companies in the world is Booking Health. Unlike many other companies, Booking Health provides the cost of treatment guarantee.

With Booking Health, you don’t need to worry about the organization of treatment at all. Booking Health will assist you in all medical and related issues.

Besides, the efficacy of such an approach is proved by thousands of patients undergoing treatment abroad with Booking Health.

If you have any questions or concerns, please leave a request on the Booking Health website, and a medical advisor will provide you with the necessary information.

 

Authors: 

The article was edited by medical experts, board-certified doctors Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova and Dr. Sergey Pashchenko. For the treatment of the conditions referred to in the article, you must consult a doctor; the information in the article is not intended for self-medication!

 

Sources:

National Cancer Institute

Cancer. Net

Healthline




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