Oncology care abroad
Details of international hospitals and medical centers which treat Colon Cancer patients.
Key planning information for colon cancer treatment abroad.
Colon Cancer Treatment abroad is listed from US$550 to US$9,000 at 10 hospitals in Turkey and Mexico, with 20 countries listed in total. The operation takes 2 to 3 hours, with 3 to 4 days in hospital. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Treatment options for colon cancer depend on the stage at which the cancer is discovered. They include surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Surgery is the best approach for early stages of colon cancer. Adjuvant chemotherapy is required, particularly in later stages to prevent the recurrence of cancer. A combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation is required in the advanced stages of colon cancer.
1) Surgery: Surgery may either be done as total colectomy or subtotal colectomy. It is the only treatment required in the early stages of colon cancer (stage I and most cases of stage II) in which cancerous part of the intestine is removed and remaining ends are joined. Sometimes patient may require a surgically created opening between the intestine and abdominal wall called as colostomy. A small bag called as colostomy bag is applied in which contents of the intestine are emptied. Colostomy can be permanent or temporary.
2) Chemotherapy:In addition to surgery, chemotherapy is required in stage II or above to reduce the risk of recurrence of cancer. It may be palliative, adjuvant or neoadjuvant. Palliative is used when cancer has spread to other body parts and surgical removal is not possible. Palliative chemotherapy helps to shrink the tumor, alleviates the symptoms and prolong life. Adjuvant chemotherapy is used once the surgery is done to remove any left out cancer cells. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is given prior to the surgery. It reduces the size of the tumor and helps in efficient removal during surgery. 5-fluorouracil is the most commonly used drug in colon cancer. It is used in association with a vitamin called as leucovorin. Various new chemotherapy drugs such as avastin, vectibix and Erbitux are used along with 5-FU for the treatment of colon cancer which has already spread.
Bevacizumab, cetuximab, and panitumumab, and regorafenib are newer chemotherapy agents that target specific aspects of the cancer cell which may be more important to the tumor than the surrounding tissues. They also have fewer side effects than traditional chemotherapy.
3) Radiotherapy: Radiation therapy is typically given under the guidance of a radiation specialist called a radiation oncologist. Its primary use is in the treatment of rectal cancer. Multiple cycles may be required. It may sometimes be used to alleviate the pain associated with recurrent or metastatic colon cancer.
What is the success rate of colon cancer treatment?With surgery, more than 90% stage I and 65-80% of stage II colorectal cancers are curable.
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Price ranges in US$ for each country with a published range. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
| Country | Minimum price | Maximum price |
|---|---|---|
| Colon Cancer Treatment in MexicoLast updated May 2017 | $7,000 | $9,000 |
| Colon Cancer Treatment in TurkeyLast updated Nov 2018 | $550 | $650 |
Colon Cancer Treatment is listed by 10 hospitals abroad. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
Private Hospital GroupFlorence Nightingale Hospital, founded in 1989, is a leading hospital network in Europe and the Middle East. It pioneered the region's first robotic surgery and liver transplant. Florence Nightingale operates four hospitals, treating over 300,000 patients annually.
Public Hospital
JCIPrice on requestThe largest medical center in Israel and the Middle East, internationally renowned for it's medical excellence. Around 31,000 inpatients are treated annually.
Private HospitalJCIPrice on requestPrestigious destination that conducts first class medical procedures.
Private Hospital
Private HospitalA private hospital located on the shorelines of Herzliya, just off Tel Aviv, offering healthcare services to both local and foreign patients. The hospital is affiliated with over 500 Israeli physicians, many of whom hold high level positions at public hospitals.
Private HospitalA JCI accredited hospital, located 150 miles from the border with Texas, United States. The hospital is a full range tertiary care hospital, with five areas of excellence: Cardiology, Oncology, Neuroscience, Organ Transplant and Liver Disease.
Colon Cancer is treated at
Private HospitalA full service private hospital offering a comprehensive range of specialist services by a team of 200 physicians. 35-40% of the patients are foreigners, and there is a dedicated department for handling medical tourists.
Private HospitalIn 2006, the clinic was acquired by an independent group Hexagone Hospitalisation, expanding and doubling its capacity to more than 200 beds.Clinique Ambroise Paré is a leader in chemotherapy, dialysis and In-Vitro Fertilization and is the first private facility
Colon Cancer is treated at
Private HospitalA leading private medical institution in Malaysia which has obtained a number of international accreditations.
Colon Cancer is treated at
Private HospitalSevenHills Group of Hospitals (SHHL) has been delivering Healthcare services at the highest level, since past 25 years. SevenHills Hospital, Mumbai, is a world class integrated Healthcare Delivery System, that provides comprehensive Healthcare...
Common questions
Have a question? Get a free consultation.
Choose a hospital and send your enquiry to its international patient team. Each replies with its own price and plan.
Free consultation • No obligation
ISO