Thyroid cancer

Diagnostic stage (4 working days, including biopsy results)

• Blood test (total, biochemistry, coagulation, electrolytes, thyroid hormones, immunology, thyroid) - $ 890
• In case of suspected medullary cancer - calcitonin test is required - $ 310
• Total body PET CT (Positron Emission Tomography) - $ 1,950
• Ultrasound and Doppler of the thyroid gland, including FNA / CNB biopsy of thyroid histopathology from $ 1.290 to $ 1.590
• Consultation of the onco-surgeon - $ 550.  

In case of hormonal misbalance consultation of endocrinologist, prior to the surgery, is recommended - $ 550
In some cases radioisotope thyroid scan is required - $ 720.

Surgery
There are three types of operations available: 

• Option 1: partial thyroidectomy, including one day of hospitalization at "Assuta" hospital and express histopathology - $ 11,800  
• Option 2: radical thyroidectomy, including two days of hospitalization at "Assuta" hospital and express histopathology - $ 13,500  
• Option 3: (when neck lymph nodes are affected): radical thyroidectomy and neck dissection, including three days of hospitalization at "Assuta" hospital and express histopathology - $ 19,500.

Prior to any surgery a routine pre-operative screening is performed (EKG, chest x-ray, consultation of anesthesiologist) - $ 340 
After discharge, the patient should remain in Israel for at least 7 days.
Operating surgeon Dr. Avi Hefetz