Kidney Cancer Treatment in Israel

Kidney cancer (also called renal cancer) occurs due to kidney cells growing out of control. The two most common types of kidney cancer are renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and urothelial cell carcinoma (UCC). Young children are more likely to develop Wilms’ tumors. Most renal cancers are diagnosed before they can metastasize, leading to excellent survival rates.

Kidney cancer causes and symptoms

The disease is usually asymptomatic, which is why it is often diagnosed accidentally. When symptoms do present, they may include abdominal lumps, blood in urine, fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss, hemoptysis, fever and heavy sweating, as well as persistent abdominal pain.

Risk factors include smoking (doubles the odds of developing the disease), regular use of Ibuprofen and Naproxen, obesity, and family history.

Sample Program

Diagnostics:

• Extensive blood tests (including tumor markers) and urinalysis + urine culture
• Abdominal US Doppler scan
• Full-body CT scan
• Renal Scintigraphy (optional)
• Oncological urologist consultation

Treatment:

If the diagnosis is confirmed, you will be referred for a nephrectomy.

Please note that the exact cost of the procedure depends on the type and extent of intervention – open or laparoscopic, partial or total nephrectomy)

Price includes – 3 or 4 days of hospitalization with post-operative follow-up by the surgeon and histopathology. The patient has to remain in Israel for approximately 7 days following their release from hospital.