Treatment of gastric cancer in Iran/cost/free consultation

Cost of gastrectomy in Iran: 3500-4500
The cost of radiotherapy in Iran: prices start from $ 140
The cost of chemotherapy in Iran: depends on the type of drug and the length of treatment. But the cost of treatment in Iran is very low.
The cost of gastric cancer treatment in Iran: depends on the method of treatment.
Time of stay in Iran: Depends on the method of treatment
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In cancer care, physicians with different specialties often work together to provide an overall patient treatment plan that combines different types of treatment. This collaboration leads to the formation of a team called a multidisciplinary team. For the treatment of gastric cancer, this team may consist of the following physicians:

A gastroenterologist examines, diagnoses, and treats the gastrointestinal tract, including the stomach and intestines.

A surgeon or surgical oncologist, who specializes in treating cancer using surgery

Pharmacological oncologist, a physician who specializes in the treatment of cancer with drugs

A radiation oncologist is a doctor who specializes in providing radiation therapy to treat cancer

Pathologist, a physician who specializes in interpreting tests and evaluating cells, tissues, and organs to diagnose disease.

A radiologist is a doctor who specializes in using imaging tests to diagnose a disease

Cancer care teams also include other health care professionals such as physician assistants, nurses, oncology nurses, social workers, pharmacists, counselors, nutritionists, and more.

 

Gastric cancer may be treated with surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy. Your care plan may also include treating your symptoms and side effects, which is an important part of cancer care.

Treatment options and recommendations depend on a variety of factors, including the type and stage of the cancer, possible side effects, and the patient's preferences and overall health. Often, a combination of treatments is used to treat stomach cancer. Gastric cancer can be difficult to treat because it is often not detected until it has progressed to a certain stage.

Take the time to find out about all your treatment options and be sure to ask about unspecified cases. Talk to your doctor about the goals of each treatment and what you can expect when you receive treatment. This type of dialogue is called "joint decision-making." A joint decision is made when you and your doctor work together to choose the treatment that fits your goals. Joint decisions are very important in the treatment of gastric cancer because there are so many different treatment options.

 

Surgical treatment of cancer in Iran

Surgery is the removal of a tumor and some of the surrounding healthy tissue during surgery. The type of surgery used depends on the stage of the cancer.

For an early stage cancer (T1a), some doctors may recommend a non-surgical treatment called endoscopic mucosal resection. This removal of the tumor is done using an endoscope.

In the early stages (stages 0 or I), when the cancer is confined to the stomach, surgery is used to remove part of the stomach with cancer and adjacent lymph nodes. This procedure is called a subtotal gastrectomy. In a minor gastrectomy, the surgeon attaches the rest of the stomach to the esophagus or small intestine.

If the cancer has spread to the outer wall of the stomach to the lymph nodes, surgery may be used in addition to chemotherapy or chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The surgeon can perform a subtotal gastrectomy or a complete gastrectomy, which is the removal of the entire stomach. During a complete gastrectomy, the surgeon attaches the esophagus directly to the small intestine.

Gastrectomy is a major surgery and can have serious side effects. After this surgery, the patient is only able to eat a small amount of food in one meal. A common side effect is a group of symptoms called "dumping syndrome," which includes muscle cramps, nausea, diarrhea, and dizziness after eating. This is because food enters the small intestine very quickly. Your doctor can suggest ways to prevent this and may prescribe medication to help control these symptoms. Symptoms usually subside or disappear within a few months, but may be permanent for some people. Patients who have had their entire stomach removed may need regular injections of vitamin B12 because they may no longer be able to absorb this essential vitamin through their stomach. Before surgery, talk to your healthcare team about possible side effects of your particular surgery.

Regional lymph nodes are often removed during surgery because the cancer may have invaded those lymph nodes. This is called a lymphadenectomy. There is still disagreement about how many lymph nodes should be removed. In Europe, and especially in Japan, more lymph nodes are removed than in the United States.

When cancer is diagnosed as stage IV, surgery is usually not recommended as the main treatment and other treatments are recommended instead.

Iran has very reasonable costs for cancer treatment in the world. Especially the costs of surgical and medical services in Iran are also suitable for citizens of other countries due to the low cost of treatment.

There are various specialized surgery centers in Iran for the treatment of cancer. Specialized surgeries that can be very reasonable prices for other countries.

The average cost of gastric cancer treatment in the United States and Europe is at least 36,000-45,000, while the same procedures in Iran cost about $ 3500-8,500 for surgery and chemotherapy.

Cost of gastrectomy for cancer treatment in Iran: 3500-4500

 

Radiation therapy for cancer treatment in Iran

Radiotherapy is the use of high-energy X-rays or other particles to kill cancer cells. A radiotherapy program usually consists of a certain number of sessions that take place over a period of time. People with gastric cancer usually receive radiation therapy with an external beam, which is guided by a device outside the body. Radiation therapy may be used before surgery to shrink the tumor or after surgery to kill the remaining cancer cells.

Side effects of radiation therapy include fatigue, mild skin reactions, upset stomach, and loose bowel movements. Most side effects go away immediately after treatment. Talk to your radiation oncologist about possible side effects you may be experiencing and your recovery period.

 

Drug treatments for gastric cancer in iran 

Systemic treatment is the use of drugs to kill cancer cells. This type of drug travels through the bloodstream to reach cancer cells throughout the body. Systemic therapies are generally prescribed by a pharmacological oncologist, a doctor who specializes in treating cancer with medication.

 

Common methods for systemic treatment include a venous tube (IV) that is inserted into a vein using a needle or swallowed as a pill or capsule.

 

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The types of systemic treatments used for gastric cancer include:

Chemotherapy

Targeted treatment

Immunotherapy

 

 

Chemotherapy involves the administration of drugs that kill the cancer cells, which usually stop them from growing, dividing, and producing more cells.

 

A chemotherapy program usually involves a certain number of sessions that are scheduled at regular intervals. A patient may receive one drug or a combination of different drugs that are given at the same time.

 

The goal of chemotherapy can be to kill the cancer after surgery, slow the tumor growth, or reduce the cancer-related symptoms. It may also be combined with radiation therapy. Currently, there is no standard chemotherapy program that can be used worldwide. However, most chemotherapy treatments for gastric cancer are based on the following combination of drugs:

 

Cisplatin (available as a general medicine)

Oxaliplatin (aloxatin)

Fluorouracil (5-FU, Efudex)

 

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Capecitabine (Xeloda)

Docetaxel (Taxotir)

Epirubicin (Ellence)

Irinotcan (Computosar)

Paclitaxel (Taxol)

 

Side effects of chemotherapy depend on the individual and the dose used, but can include fatigue, risk of infection, nausea and vomiting, hair loss, loss of appetite and diarrhea. These side effects go away after the treatment is over.

Complications such as hair loss, etc. can be eliminated with complementary treatment methods. And the course of chemotherapy treatment is easier for people with fewer complications.

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