Key planning information for bone cancer treatment in Panama.
2–3 hrsProcedure time
4–5 daysHospital stay
2 hospitalsList bone cancer treatment
Bone Cancer Treatment in Panama is priced per case at 2 hospitals. The operation takes 2 to 3 hours, with 4 to 5 days in hospital. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Hospitals and clinics offering Bone Cancer Treatment in Panama
Bone Cancer Treatment is listed by 2 hospitals in Panama. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
One of Panama’s largest hospitals, offering a wide range of medical specialties and fully equipped facilities. Clinica Hospital San Fernando was the first hospital in Panama to be accredited by the JCI.
A modern private hospital which is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine International. Most of the doctors and surgeons at Hospital Punta Pacifica were trained in the USA or in Europe.
DoctorsRIDr. Roberto Ivan LopezKBDr. Keith Britton, MD, Ph.D.
Like many cancers, bone cancer is also treated by a team of doctors and therapists called multidisciplinary team. Treatment options for brain cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and biological therapy.
What are the treatment options for bone cancer?
Some cancers are treated with surgery or chemotherapy or a combination of both. Radiation therapy is used in cases where surgery is difficult. Biological therapy may also be used in some cancers in children and young adults.
Surgery: Surgical treatment to remove bone cancer is the mainstay of bone cancer treatment. It can remove the cancer without amputation of the affected limb. Many times, removal of muscles or other surrounding tissue may be required. Surgical removal with reconstruction is done in cases where part of bone is removed or amputation is done. Rehabilitation with physical therapy follows amputation.
Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy destroys cancer cells and prevents further cancer growth or recurrence. It is given into the blood stream via veins, either one drug or a combination is given in cycles. Sometimes, chemotherapy is given before surgery to shrink the cancer and helps easy removal.
Radiotherapy: Radiotherapy uses high- energy x-rays or other particles to destroy bone cancer cells. It can be given as an internal beam or external beam radiation therapy. It can be used along with chemotherapy or alone, before or after surgery
Biotherapy: Certain medications are targeted at specific cancer cells. They include monoclonal antibodies like denosumab.
What is the success rate of bone cancer treatment?
Chemotherapy increases the survival in bone cancer patients. Around 90% patients can be treated without the need for amputation.
About Bone Cancer Treatment
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
Surgery lasts for 2- 3 hours depending on the cancer type and location in the bone
Days admitted
Stay in hospital usually takes 4-5 days
Anesthesia
Surgery is done under general anaesthesia
Recovery
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Risks
Risks due to anaesthesia, Haemorrhage, Amputation in certain bone cancers, Damage to nerves, Side effects due to chemotherapy like nausea, vomiting, hair loss, fatigue, loss of appetite etc., Side effects due to radiotherapy life skin irritation, stomach upset, fatigue etc.
After care
Regular follow up is required to identify any recurrence or side effects of treatment.
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