Breast Cancer Treatment Abroad in Spain

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Breast Cancer Treatment Abroad in Spain

Breast Cancer Treatment Abroad

According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology
- If breast cancer is localized only in the gland itself, then the 5-year survival rate of such patients is 99% (stage 0-1) and 62% of women who have stage 1 breast cancer go to the doctors.
- If cancer has spread to the regional lymph nodes, the 5-year survival rate is 85%. (Stage 2-3 breast cancer)
- If cancer has spread to a distant part of the body (breast cancer with metastases), the 5-year survival rate is 27%.

High-quality diagnosis is very important - check-up:

All girls and women 18 years and older should be examined once a year by an obstetrician-gynecologist. And if necessary, ultrasound or mammography are prescribed. At 35 years old, all women are assigned a primary, one-time mammography to determine the structure of the mammary gland. And starting from 40 years - it is recommended to have a mammogram every 2 years. It is also necessary to conduct a self-examination of the breast once a month for glands in the gland, enlarged lymph nodes, and skin changes (symptoms of breast cancer).

How to confirm the diagnosis of breast cancer?

There are innovative diagnostic methods that the doctor directs to, if necessary, to clarify the diagnosis:
- PET - determination of tumors and metastases - labeled glucose molecules.
- Electrical impedance tomography (EIT),
- Oncotype DX,
- The BluePrint test - and others - will allow timely detection of the disease.

What to do if you find yourself suspicious symptoms? No panic !!! Remember, the sooner you see a doctor, the more chances you have for a full recovery. But definitely, it is necessary to be treated immediately !!!

What is the treatment for breast cancer?

The most effective treatment for cancer is the combination of chemotherapy for breast cancer (treatment using cytostatic drugs) and surgical treatment. Treatment is always selected individually. In many modern clinics, innovative treatment methods are available - intraoperative radiation therapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy ...

How to choose a clinic for the treatment of breast cancer?

- Pay attention to modern treatment methods in the clinic
- The level of technical equipment is important
- Read reviews about the clinic and doctors - large centers usually provide quality treatment
- Availability of accreditation from international or European oncological organizations

How much does breast cancer treatment cost and what does the cost depend on?

In modern clinics - the cost of treatment depends on the stage of the disease and treatment methodology, on the level of the clinic and the level of medicine in the country. The higher the level of medicine, the higher the qualifications of specialists. It is no secret that highly qualified talented specialists move and get a job in famous clinics and often abroad.
For example, in India, in a good clinic, the cost of surgery for breast cancer is from 1800 dollars, in European clinics or Israel - from 10 thousand dollars.

And in the clinics of the Quirónsalud network in Spain for patients from Ukraine there is a special price - 2479 euro
It is important to know that 90% of patients at Quirónsalud clinics, according to the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology, have a 5-year survival rate after treatment of early stages of breast cancer.

Take care of yourself and be healthy !!!

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