The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- inflammation markers (CRP, ESR)
- indicators of blood coagulation
- tumor markers
- CT/MRI (if clinically indicated, additional cost is 650/1200€)
- high-resolution computed tomography (HR-CT) (if clinically indicated, additional cost is 950€)
- biopsy with histological and immunohistochemical study (if clinically indicated, additional cost is 2500€)
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan (the cost of medicines is not included)
Required documents
- Medical records
- MRI/CT scan (not older than 3 months)
- Biopsy results (if available)
Service
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About the department
The Department of Oncology at the JSC Medicina Clinic, headed by Dr. Lobov Mikhail Yurievich, offers both diagnostics and treatment of oncological diseases with the use of cutting-edge technologies. The department specializes in the treatment of prostate cancer, breast cancer, melanoma, leukemia, Hodgkin's lymphoma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, tumors of the brain, bones, eye, stomach, gallbladder and gastrointestinal tract. The main treatment methods include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
For the diagnosis of cancer, the department has the latest capabilities, including PET/CT combined in Philips Gemini TF (Netherlands), SPECT CT with BrightView gamma camera and scintigraphy, which is performed on a gamma tomograph. In particular, scintigraphy is used after the detection of lung, breast, prostate, kidney, thyroid,colon cancers.
The Department of Oncology at the JSC Medicina Clinic has advanced expertise in the field of prostate cancer treatment At the same time, it offers both traditional (surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy) and innovative methods (immunotherapy, hormone therapy, cryotherapy). The choice of the treatment method is made by considering the features of the disease, age and general health of the patient. In the Sofia Cancer Center, the development of the prostate cancer treatment program is strictly individual, each stage of treatment is coordinated with the patient.
Further, the department is the recognized Radiation Therapy Center. The focus is placed on the best possible administration of the dose in the tumor and preservation of healthy tissues. Modern technologies of radiation therapy can reduce the adverse effects on healthy heart and lung tissues. Currently, the clinic successfully uses IMRT (intensity-modulated radiation therapy). This technique allows to reduce the amount of irradiation due to the maximum possible exclusion of normal tissues. In addition, such opportunities as IGRT (image-guided radiation therapy) and stereotactic hypofractionated radiotherapy are available here. The Section of Radiation Therapy is located at a depth of 8 meters and has an area of 748 square meters. It is equipped with two the most modern VARIAN TrueBeam linear accelerators (USA).
The main focuses of the Department of Oncology include:
- Diagnostic Center
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Single-photon emission computed tomography
- PET/CT
- Scintigraphy
- Treatment
- Prostate cancer
- Breast cancer
- Melanoma
- Leukemia
- Hodgkin’s lymphoma
- non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
- Brain tumors
- Bone tumors
- Eye cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Gallbladder cancer
- Gastrointestinal cancer
- Radiation Therapy Center
- Department of Chemotherapy
- Genetic testing
Photo of the doctor: (c) Clinic JSC "Medicine"
About hospital
Founded in 1990, the JSC Medicina Clinic is an interdisciplinary medical center, which includes a polyclinic, an interdisciplinary inpatient clinic, round-the-clock emergency medical services and the state-of-the-art Sofia Cancer Center. With more than 300 doctors, the clinic offers a wide range of medical services. Within the framework of the Institute of Consultants, counseling is provided by academicians and corresponding members of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), professors and leading specialists in various fields of medicine.
In total, the clinic covers 69 medical focuses and specializes in oncology (diagnostics, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and surgery), pediatrics, polyclinic and gynecological surgery, cardiology and cardiac surgery, ophthalmology and ophthalmic surgery, urology, trauma surgery and orthopedics, etc. In addition, there are offered various options of assisted reproductive medicine, including IVF.
The JSC Medicina is the first Russian clinic accredited in accordance with the international standards of quality of medical care JCI (Joint Commission International is the most objective and prestigious international accreditation in the field of healthcare). Also, the clinic is certified according to the international quality management standards ISO 9001: 2008 and was awarded for the excellence of the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) in the EFQM Awards in Brussels in 2012.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patient rooms are more reminiscent of suites of four- and five-star hotels than hospital wards. The employees of the clinic try to do their best to make patients feel comfortable and cozy.
For the most demanding customers, the clinic offers two deluxe wards equipped with a real fireplace and many other small things that even the discerning guests will appreciate.
Every room has multipurpose furniture, spacious wardrobe, TV, telephone, bathroom, and some patient rooms even have a refrigerator. If desired, it is possible to have access to the Internet and a DVD player.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
Christian priests are available for the patients at any time. Representatives of other religions may be requested at any time.
Hotel
You may stay at the hotel during the outpatient program. Our employees will support you for selecting the best option.