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Povisa Hospital

MyMeditravel Vigo, Spain
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Povisa Hospital
Povisa Hospital
Povisa Hospital
Povisa Hospital
Povisa Hospital
3.0
130 reviews

Oncology at Povisa Hospital in Vigo, Spain

Povisa Hospital was established in 1973 and is a private hospital. What is usually a medium-sized private facility with 450 beds regularly takes on numerous national health insurance patients because the two public hospitals can�...more
MyMeditravel Maria Luaces, 17 September 2020
I am on vacation in Vigo. I have found the attention, the treatment, the facilities, the efficiency, the professionals out of 10. I recommend this hospital without hesitation.
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Muro General Hospital

MyMeditravel Mallorca, Spain
$5,100
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Muro General Hospital
Muro General Hospital
Muro General Hospital
Muro General Hospital
Muro General Hospital
3.1
46 reviews

Oncology at Muro General Hospital in Mallorca, Spain

Muro General Hospital is part of the Juaneda Healthcare Network which has 5 hospitals and 20 medical centers and is the main private healthcare provider in the Balearic Islands. Muro General Hospital is a state of the art facilit...more
MyMeditravel Claudia CS, 22 September 2020
Destaco la profesionalidad del equipo en general y sobre todo del jefe de urgencias.
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Clinica Juaneda

MyMeditravel Mallorca, Spain
$699,000
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Clinica Juaneda
Clinica Juaneda
Clinica Juaneda
Clinica Juaneda
Clinica Juaneda
2.8
135 reviews

Oncology at Clinica Juaneda in Mallorca, Spain

Clínica Juaneda was established in 1923. Completely modernized and recently expanded, the Hospital currently offers more than 90 specialized doctors covering all medical specialties, including: Ophthalmology, Oral and maxil...more
MyMeditravel Fran Eno, 17 September 2020
Friendly and professional
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Policlinica Miramar

MyMeditravel Mallorca, Spain
$699,000
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Policlinica Miramar
Policlinica Miramar
Policlinica Miramar
Policlinica Miramar
Policlinica Miramar
2.5
116 reviews

Oncology at Policlinica Miramar in Mallorca, Spain

Policlinica Miramar was established in 1969 and is a private facility. The facility has 5 floors with a total of 185 rooms.and hosts many specialist units, including Cardiology, Dental, Dermatology, ENT, General Surgery, Neurology...more
MyMeditravel Marga, 19 September 2020
Today I am going to contribute my grain of sand to this great hospital and its great professionals. My eternal gratitude to Dr. Sebastián Garfias and Dr. Pedro Llinas who have operated on me for my h
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Hospital San Roque Maspalomas

MyMeditravel Las Palmas, Spain
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Hospital San Roque Maspalomas
Hospital San Roque Maspalomas
Hospital San Roque Maspalomas
Hospital San Roque Maspalomas
Hospital San Roque Maspalomas
3.0
122 reviews

Oncology at Hospital San Roque Maspalomas in Las Palmas, Spain

Hospital San Roque Maspalomas was established in 1920 and the facility consists of 149 beds and hosts many specialist units, including Cardiology, Dental, Dermatology, ENT, General Surgery, Neurology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Onco...more
MyMeditravel Juray Petrik, 20 June 2020
Very neat, clean, nice staff
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Policlinica Ntra. Sra. del Rosario

MyMeditravel Ibiza, Spain
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Policlinica Ntra. Sra. del Rosario
Policlinica Ntra. Sra. del Rosario
Policlinica Ntra. Sra. del Rosario
Policlinica Ntra. Sra. del Rosario
Policlinica Ntra. Sra. del Rosario
2.7
48 reviews

Oncology at Policlinica Ntra. Sra. del Rosario in Ibiza, Spain

The Ntra Sra del Rosario Polyclinic was established in 1969 and is a leading hospital in Ibiza. The hospital boasts 300 health professionals who undergo continuous training, making them one of the most qualified teams on the Balea...more
MyMeditravel Daniel Lloyd, 22 September 2020
Excelente experiencia en todos lo ámbitos, en mi familia varias operaciones, muy exitosas y mucha profesionalidad
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IMED - Elche

MyMeditravel Alicante, Spain
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IMED - Elche
IMED - Elche
IMED - Elche
IMED - Elche
IMED - Elche
2.7
133 reviews

Oncology at IMED - Elche in Alicante, Spain

IMED Elche is a general Hospital and is part of the IMED Group. The Hospital hosts many specialist units, including Cardiology, Dermatology, ENT, General Surgery, hematology, Neurology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Oncology, Ophth...more
MyMeditravel octavio sempere, 21 September 2020
para mi de lo mejor que hay y sobretodo muy buen servicio
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IMED - Levante

MyMeditravel Alicante, Spain
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IMED - Levante
IMED - Levante
IMED - Levante
IMED - Levante
IMED - Levante
2.6
135 reviews

Oncology at IMED - Levante in Alicante, Spain

IMED – Levante: Formerly known as Hospital de Levante, the hospital began operations in June 2004 and is a General Hospital. The Hospital consists of 106 rooms and the intensive care unit is equipped with 15 beds. There are ...more
MyMeditravel Victoria García, 07 September 2020
THANK ALL THE ICU TEAM at the hospital for their professionalism of 10 and above all the humane treatment they have had with my father, which has been excellent. Companies are characterized by their q
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Instituto Medico Zahrawi

MyMeditravel Valencia, Spain
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Oncology
Instituto Medico Zahrawi
3.5
27 reviews

Oncology at Instituto Medico Zahrawi in Valencia, Spain

For more information about Instituto Medico Zahrawi in Valencia please contact the clinic. ...more
MyMeditravel Dulce Monsoriu, 14 October 2019
Absolute seriousness and fantastic professionals. I liked the treatment, especially the lpg and very friendly auxiliaries. I will repeat without a doubt
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SEME - Sociedad Española de Medicina Estética
SEME - Sociedad Española de Medicina Estética
SEF - Sociedad Española De Fertilidad
SEF - Sociedad Española De Fertilidad
SEDO - Sociedad Española de Ortodoncia
SEDO - Sociedad Española de Ortodoncia
COEM - Colegio Oficial de Odontólogos y Estomatólogos de la I Región
COEM - Colegio Oficial de Odontólogos y Estomatólogos de la I Región
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Dermatological Clinic Openderma

MyMeditravel Murcia, Spain
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Oncology
Dermatological Clinic Openderma
Dermatological Clinic Openderma
Dermatological Clinic Openderma
Dermatological Clinic Openderma

Oncology at Dermatological Clinic Openderma in Murcia, Spain

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HealthCare Expert

MyMeditravel Malaga, Spain
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HealthCare Expert
HealthCare Expert
HealthCare Expert
HealthCare Expert
HealthCare Expert

Oncology at HealthCare Expert in Malaga, Spain

Struggling to find the right doctor or the right clinic for your medical or aesthetic need? HealthCare Expert concierge service provide its expertise and a complete stress free healthcare experience, specialising in Advanced Aesth...more
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Dexeus Woman's Health

MyMeditravel Barcelona, Spain
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Dexeus Woman's Health
Dexeus Woman's Health
Dexeus Woman's Health
Dexeus Woman's Health

Oncology at Dexeus Woman's Health in Barcelona, Spain

With around 300 professionals and more than 40,000 patients visited last year, Institut Universitari Dexeus brings you a highly specialised team.In each field of specialisation we have doctors who speak foreign languages such as...more
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Accuna

MyMeditravel Alicante, Spain
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Accuna
Accuna
Accuna
Accuna
Accuna

Oncology at Accuna in Alicante, Spain

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Hospital Quirón Málaga

MyMeditravel Malaga, Spain
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Hospital Quirón Málaga

Oncology at Hospital Quirón Málaga in Malaga, Spain

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Hospital Ceram

MyMeditravel Marbella, Spain
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Hospital Ceram
Hospital Ceram
Hospital Ceram
Hospital Ceram
Hospital Ceram

Oncology at Hospital Ceram in Marbella, Spain

Hospital Ceram provides medical services to patients all over the world in a luxurious and relaxing environment. Located in Marbella, with sea and mountains views, our expert staff, continued research and excellent patient care se...more
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SELMQ - Sociedad Española de Láser Médico Quirúrgico
SELMQ - Sociedad Española de Láser Médico Quirúrgico
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SEME - Sociedad Española de Medicina Estética
SEMCC - Sociedad Española de Medicina y Cirugía Cosmética
SEMCC - Sociedad Española de Medicina y Cirugía Cosmética
SECPRE - Sociedad Española de Cirugía Plástica, Reparadora y Estética
SECPRE - Sociedad Española de Cirugía Plástica, Reparadora y Estética
SEF - Sociedad Española De Fertilidad
SEF - Sociedad Española De Fertilidad
SEP - Excellence in Private Health
SEP - Excellence in Private Health
ASRM - American Society for Reproductive Medicine
ASRM - American Society for Reproductive Medicine
AECEP - Asociación Española de Cirugía Estética Plástica
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Dr Carlos Rubi Plastic Surgeon

MyMeditravel Mallorca, Spain
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Dr Carlos Rubi Plastic Surgeon
Dr Carlos Rubi Plastic Surgeon
Dr Carlos Rubi Plastic Surgeon

Oncology at Dr Carlos Rubi Plastic Surgeon in Mallorca, Spain

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Somdex Ginecologia Dr Santiago Dexeus

MyMeditravel Barcelona, Spain
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Somdex Ginecologia Dr Santiago Dexeus
Somdex Ginecologia Dr Santiago Dexeus
Somdex Ginecologia Dr Santiago Dexeus
Somdex Ginecologia Dr Santiago Dexeus
Somdex Ginecologia Dr Santiago Dexeus

Oncology at Somdex Ginecologia Dr Santiago Dexeus in Barcelona, Spain

In Somdex-team ofgyneacologists, Dr. Santiago Dexeus-, weput our knowledge and professionalism in the service of women's health. Assisted Reproduction is the process that allows fertilization techniques involving t...more
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EVF - European Venous Forum
EFQM - European Foundation for Quality Management
IDA - International Dental Academy
ICA - International Chiropractors Association
MCA - McTimoney Chiropractic Association
UCA - United Chiropractic Association
ICS - International College of Surgeons
IACD - International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology
ISDS - International Society for Dermatologic Surgery
EBOPRAS - European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
IAAFA - International Academy of Advanced Facial Aesthetics
WALT - World Association for Laser Therapy
ISHRS - International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
AAHRS - Asian Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons
ESCAD - European Society for Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dermatology
William Glasser Institute - Reality Therapy Certified
EAC - European Association for Counselling
IFSO - International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorde
TÜV SÜD - Technischer Überwachungsverein SÜD
TÜV NORD - Technischer Überwachungsverein NORD
BIOMET 3i Education Program
EURAPS - European Association of Plastic Surgeons
Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery
IAOMS - International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Treatment Abroad Code of Practice
IFFPSS - International Federation of Facial Plastic Surgery Societies
FIGO - International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics
IFED - International Federation of Esthetic Dentistry
EOS - European Orthodontic Society
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IBMS - International Board of Medicine and Surgery
EAFPS - European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery
ESCD - European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry
ESCRS - European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
NASS - North American Spine Society
ESHRE - European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology
MPS - Medical Protection Society
European Journal of Ophthalmology
ISRS - International Society of Refractive Surgery
JCRS - Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Cornea Society
JPGM - Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
ESPRAS - European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
OSAPS - Oriental Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
RS - The Rhinoplasty Society
FRANZCOG - Fellow of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians a
IFOMPT - International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapist
WFO - World Federation of Orthodontists
ITI - International Team for Implantology
ICOI - International Congress of Oral Implantologists
Dentsply Friadent Implant Programme
IMTEC Sendax Mini Dental Implants Systems
IAO - International Association for Orthodontics
AAO - Asian Academy of Osseointegration
WAAAM - World Anti-Aging Academy of Medicine
WOSIAM - World Society Interdisciplinary Anti-Aging Medicine
ESE - European Society of Endodontology
ECAMS - European College of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery
IABCLL - International Academy of Body Contouring and Laser Lipolysis
IAFGG - International Association of Facial Growth Guidance
IBCS - International Board of Cosmetic Surgery
IMDHA - International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association
EAO - European Association for Osseointegration
ISD - International Society of Dermatology
IFAD - International Federation of Aesthetic Dentistry
IBHRS - International Board of Hair Restoration Specialists
IAHRS - International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons
EDA - European Dental Association
IASP - International Association for the Study of Pain
ADI - Academy of Dentistry International
EAPD - European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry
EACMD - European Academy of Craniomandibular Disorders
ESHRS - European Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
ICD - International College of Dentists Fellowship
UIME - International Union of Aesthetic Medicine
APACS - Asian Pacific Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
McKenzie Institute International
ITEC - International Therapy Examination Council
ICA - International Cranial Association
I-ACT - International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy
CIBTAC - Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology
IFPA - International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists
ISBI - International Society for Burn Injuries
The Pankey Institute
PEFOTS - Pan European Federation of TCM Societies
URHP - Unified Register of Herbal Practitioners
AACD - Asian Academy of Craniomandibular Disorders
IMSA - The International Medical Spa Association
ACHSI - The Australian Council on Healthcare Standards International
CIDESCO - Comité International d'Esthétique et de Cosmétologie
ART - Active Release Techniques
ICPA - International Chiropractic Pediatric Association
CDA - Caribbean Dermatology Association
APAO - Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology
FICCDE - International College of Continuing Dental Education Fellowship
GMC - General Medical Council
ISA - International Sleep Academy
ISCG - International Society of Cosmetogynecology
EPA - European Prosthodontic Association
ABSI - Advanced Body Sculpting Institute
EACMFS - European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery
FILACP - Federación Ibero Latinoamericana de Cirugía Plástica
REDLARA - Rede Latino-americana de Reprodução Assistida
ALMER - Asociación Latinoamericana de Medicina Reproductiva
ICP - International College of Prosthodontists
EFP - European Federation of Periodontology
IADR - International Association for Dental Research
IODPT - International Organization for Dental Phobia Treatment
Academy of Operative Dentistry
The Dawson Academy
AAP - Asian Academy of Prosthodontics
AsianAOMS - Asian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
ISCD - International Society of Computerized Dentistry - Certified CEREC Trainer
SAAD - Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry
PFA - Pierre Fauchard Academy
ISCD - International Society of Computerized Dentistry
YDW - Young Dentists Worldwide
APAD - Asia Pacific Academy of Dentistry
ACDNA - Academy Of Computerized Dentistry Of North America
WSLO - World Society of Lingual Orthodontics
SELMQ - Sociedad Española de Láser Médico Quirúrgico
SEME - Sociedad Española de Medicina Estética
SEMCC - Sociedad Española de Medicina y Cirugía Cosmética
SECPRE - Sociedad Española de Cirugía Plástica, Reparadora y Estética
Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte
SEF - Sociedad Española De Fertilidad
COMB - Colegio Oficial de Médicos de Barcelona
Consejería De Sanidad De La Comunidad Valenciana
SEP - Excellence in Private Health
SEGO - Sociedad Española de Ginecología y Obstetricia
SEDO - Sociedad Española de Ortodoncia
AECEP - Asociación Española de Cirugía Estética Plástica
COEMA - Colegio de Odontólogos y Estomatólogos de Málaga
COEM - Colegio Oficial de Odontólogos y Estomatólogos de la I Región
COEA -  Colegio Oficial de Odontólogos y Estomatólogos de Alicante
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COEC - Col.legi Oficial d'Odontòlegs i Estomatòlegs de Catalunya
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Oncology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the research, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. A medical professional who specializes in diagnosing and treating people with cancer is called an oncologist.

An oncologist can design a treatment plan based on detailed pathology reports that shows the type of cancer the patient has, how much cancer has developed, how fast the cancer is likely to spread, and what parts of the patient's body are involved.

The field of oncology has three main areas, which include:

  • Medical oncologists use chemotherapy, hormonal therapies, and other types of targeted treatments to treat cancer. Most people think of medical oncologist as their primary cancer doctor. Medical oncologists help monitor and maintain patients' well-being, as well as helping patients manage side effects. Often patients follow up with their medical oncologist once their treatment is complete.
  • Surgical oncologists perform the surgical removal of the tumor and surrounding tissue. They will help patients prepare for and recover from any surgical procedure they undergo during their cancer treatment. If your primary doctor suspects that you have cancer, a surgical oncologist is likely one of the first doctors you see. Surgical oncologists can perform biopsies, which involves removing a small tissue sample to be checked for cancer cells.
  • Radiation oncologists treat cancer using radiation therapy. They use high-energy photon beams to target and destroy cancer cells. Approximately one-half of all cancer patients will undergo radiation treatment during their cancer care.

Because most cancers are treated with a combination of therapies, you could see two or all three different oncologists during the course of your treatment.

Besides the three main areas, there are also several other areas of oncology. These include:

  • Pediatric oncologists diagnose and treat cancer in children. Some types of cancer appear more often in children and teenagers, such as leukemia, brain tumors, osteosarcoma, and Ewing’s sarcoma. Some pediatric oncologists focus on conducting research on childhood cancers, while others specialize in certain types of cancer.
  • Gynecologic oncologists treat cancers that affect women, such as cancer of the ovary, cervix, uterus, vagina, and vulva. Additionally, they also treat complicated gynecological conditions that are not cancerous, such as fibroid tumors and endometriosis.
  • Hematologist-oncologists diagnoses and treats blood cancers, such as lymphoma, leukemia, and myeloma. They may also specialize in the management of solid tumors.

Oncologists usually work with a variety of other medical professionals, including pathologists, diagnostic radiologists, oncology nurses, and oncology social workers. They may also work with doctors from other areas of medicine, such as neurologists, dermatologists, or urologists.

What does Oncology Involve?

There are many types of procedures to treat cancer. The types of procedures that you receive will depend on the type of cancer you have and how advanced it is. Some people who have cancer will only have one treatment. However, most people have a combination of treatments, such as surgery with radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy. Below are the types of procedures to treat cancer:

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is a type of treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells in the body and prevent them from growing. The drugs can prevent cell division, target the food source of the cancer cells’ (the hormones and enzymes the cells need to grow), and trigger apoptosis (a process in which cancer cells kill themselves).

  • Chemotherapy drugs can be given in several different ways, including.
  • Oral – taken in a pill or capsule form.
  • Intravenously – through an infusion into a vein.
  • Shots – injected with a needle.
  • Topical – applying creams or gels into the skin. This type is used to treat certain types of skin cancer.

Chemotherapy drugs can also be given directly to cancer or directly to an area of the body, such as the abdomen or central nervous system.

Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy, or biologic therapy, boosts your body’s natural defenses to fight cancer. It uses substances made by your own body, or in a laboratory, to improve or restore your immune system function. It can stop cancer from spreading to other parts of the body, stop or slow the growth of cancer cells, and help your immune system work better at destroying cancer cells.

There are several types of immunotherapy to treat cancer, including immune checkpoint inhibitors, T-cell transfer therapy, monoclonal antibodies, treatment vaccines, and immune system modulators. Different types of immunotherapy may be given in different ways, such as intravenous (IV), oral, intravesical (directly into the bladder), or topical.

Targeted therapy

Targeted therapy uses drugs that are designed to specifically “target” cancer cells without affecting normal cells. It targets the cancer’s specific proteins, genes, or other tissue environment contributing to cancer survival and growth. These proteins and genes are found in cancer cells or in cells related to cancer growth.

The targeted drugs can block or turn off chemical signals that tell cancer cells when to divide and grow, stop making new blood vessels that feed cancer cells, change proteins within the cancer cells so the cells die, trigger the immune system to kill cancer cells, and carry toxins in the cancer cells to kill them.

  • There are two types of targeted therapy:
  • Small-molecule drugs, which is given through pills or capsules that you swallow
  • Monoclonal antibodies, which are given through a needle in a blood vein.

Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy uses intense energy beams to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. It most often uses X-rays, but other types of energy, such as protons may also be used.

Radiation therapy can be done in two ways:

  • External-beam radiation therapy – this type of radiation therapy delivers radiation from a machine outside the body. You will lie on a table, and the machine (called a linear accelerator) moves around you to deliver radiation from several different angles. It is a quick and painless procedure.
  • Internal radiation therapy – also called brachytherapy, involves both temporary and permanent placement of radioactive sources in the body. During the placement of the radioactive sources, you will be given anesthesia.

Hormone therapy

Hormone therapy stops or slows the growth of cancer that uses hormones to grow. It works by blocking your body’s ability to produce hormones or interfere with how hormones behave in your body. It can reduce the chance that cancer will return by stopping or slowing its growth, as well as preventing or reducing symptoms in men with prostate cancer.

Hormone therapy is usually used to treat breast and prostate cancer. It can be taken in many ways, including orally, through an injection, and surgery.

Stem Cell Transplant

People whose blood-forming stem cells are damaged by the very high doses of radiation therapy or chemotherapy can undergo stem cell transplant to restore the cells. Blood-forming stem cells are vital since they grow into different types of blood cells that you need to be healthy. The stem cells will be given to you through an IV catheter. The process is very much like receiving a blood transfusion.

Surgical treatment

Surgical treatment for cancer is a procedure to remove cancer from your body. There are many types of surgeries to treat cancer, which differ based on the part of the body that requires surgery, the purpose of the surgery, the amount of tissue to be removed, and your preference. In general, the surgery can be open or minimally invasive.

  • During open surgery, one large incision is made to remove the tumor, some healthy tissue, and some nearby lymph nodes.
  • During minimally invasive surgery, a few tiny incisions are made instead of a large one. These incisions are made to insert a laparoscope (a long, thin tube with a camera on its end) and special surgical tools. The laparoscope allows your surgeon to see the inside of the body, and the surgical tools are used to remove the tumor and some healthy tissue.

How Long Should I Stay in Spain?

For chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and targeted therapy, the treatment schedule may vary. You may have treatment every day, week, or month. It may also be given in a cycle, which is a period of treatment followed by a period of rest to give your body a chance to recover. For surgical treatment, you may need to stay in the hospital for a few days, and you need to stay in Spain for at least 10 to 14 days. Your oncologist and/or medical tourism team will advise you on the length of stay in Spain.

What's the Recovery Time?

The type of procedure you undergo determines the recovery period. While you may be able to get back to your normal routine within 10 days after laparoscopic surgery, you may need to wait around 6 weeks to fully recover from open surgery. Your oncologist will give you a detailed recovery timeline.

What About Aftercare?

You will be given instructions on how to take care of yourself. Your surgeon or nurse will explain how to control your pain, how to take care of your wound, activities you can and cannot do, and how to spot signs of infections. You may also need to talk to a dietitian to help with eating problems caused by the treatment. You will need to attend follow-up checkups to monitor your condition.

What's the Success Rate?

Cancer survival has improved significantly due to constant advancement and improvements in the field of oncology, including improvement in treatments and screening (allowing for earlier diagnosis). Still, you need to be aware of the risks, such as infection, bleeding, nerve damage, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and hair loss.

Are there Alternatives to Oncology?

There is no other alternative than to see an oncologist when it comes to cancer treatments. Some people may choose to undergo meditation, hypnosis, and acupuncture as well, usually to relieve the stress, anxiety, and pain that cancer can bring.

This information has been accurately sourced and verified by a medical professional for its accuracy, however, we strongly recommend you to consult with your doctor before pursuing medical procedures overseas.

Update: 09/01/2023