Cervical Cancer Treatment in Israel

Cervical cancer occurs due to growth of abnormal cervical cells. When found early, it can often be successfully treated. The disease can be diagnosed by means of a PAP-smear.

Cervical cancer causes and symptoms

HPV is the most common case of cervical cancer. Symptoms include abnormal vaginal bleeding, (i.e. postcoital), lower abdomen pain, and vaginal discharge.

Screening

• Revision of existing slides
• Laboratory tests (including tumor markers)
• Gynecological oncologist’s consultation with colposcopy and biopsy
• PET CT scan
• Histopathology

Treatment

Depending on findings there are several treatment options:

• If histopathology reveals leukoplakia or early-stage/minimally invasive cervical adenocarcinoma, the operation of choice is a cone biopsy. This minimally invasive procedure can be performed at Assuta Medical Center and does not require overnight hospitalization.
• In case a more advanced stage is detected, but without metastases, the treatment of choice is radical hysterectomy. Cost of procedure includes up to 4 days of hospitalization.
• In case the tumor is large or invasive, the indicated treatment is radiation therapy or remote brachytherapy. The cost of treatment depends on the number of sessions and a number of fields per session.

The final cost of Cervical Cancer Treatment in Israel program will depend on the type of therapy selected.