Learn Why Many Choose Israel for a Bone Marrow Transplant for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. It affects a group of blood cells called myeloid cells, which normally develop into various types of mature blood cells, such as red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
AML is a rare disease, accounting for around 0.8% of all diagnosed cancers, and occurs when a mutation changes bone marrow cells and causes them to continue growing and dividing unchecked. Normally, they grow at a set rate and die at a specified time.
Since the bone marrow is responsible for creating blood cells, the result of this uncontrolled division is an excessive production of blood cells, including myeloblasts – immature leukemic white blood cells. These abnormal cells cannot function properly and can build up, crowding the bone marrow and preventing the production of red blood cells and platelets.
AML can occur at any age, but is more common in adults over the age of 60.
Although it tends to progress quickly and aggressively, AML is treatable and often curable. Common AML treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and radiation therapy. A particularly effective treatment involves the use of heavy chemotherapy doses along with an acute myeloid leukemia bone marrow transplant
Bone Marrow Transplant
When necessary, bone marrow transplants can be performed as a part of acute myeloid leukemia treatment. The procedure involves depleting diseased bone marrow with chemotherapy or radiation and then intravenously infusing healthy donor bone marrow cells into the patient. The new cells travel to the bone marrow, where they begin to produce new blood cells.
At Sheba Medical Center, the largest hospital in Israel, the Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation features 14 private rooms, alongside comprehensive, high-tech laboratories and clinics – allowing all steps of the transplant procedure to be completed efficiently on-site.
The department has performed more than 2,000 transplants to date and employs a diverse team of world-renowned specialists, including hematologists, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists, whom all work together to provide premier, state-of-the-art treatments for each individual patient.
Benefits of Getting a Bone Marrow Transplant for Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Israel
Advanced Treatment:
Medical institutions in Israel and the US often collaborate in cutting-edge cancer research, developing new and effective treatments against the disease, yet Israel has fewer constraints than the US when it comes to adopting novel therapies. Israeli clinical trials still adhere to the highest safety standards, but innovative treatments are generally made available to patients sooner than in the US.
Quality of Care:
Israeli physicians are exceptionally well-trained and often spend even more time on their medical education than American doctors. Also, you can be assured of high standards and strict safety regulations if you choose a hospital accredited by a trustworthy authority.
Cost:
In many countries, healthcare costs can be exorbitant. Without insurance, the costs of cancer treatment can be crippling. Prices are much lower in Israel, averaging 30-80% less than in the US, for example. That said, you’re not trading affordability for quality, since Israeli specialists, medical institutions, equipment, and procedures are among the most advanced in the world.
Where to Pursue Treatment in Israel?
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As a government institution, we have no hidden costs, and our fees are transparent. Although we offer advanced treatments available only in select medical institutions worldwide, our prices are affordable.
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Sheba treats each patient as a unique individual, personalizing every therapy program.
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Sheba has full accreditation from the Joint Commission International (JCI), the premier international healthcare accrediting group.
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Sheba has both advanced treatment and laboratory facilities. At Sheba, patients receive every aspect of their treatment in a single facility.
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Our physicians are actively involved in the latest research and application of progressive treatments.
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Multidisciplinary medicine: at Sheba, specialists from various departments, including hemato-oncologists, geneticists, neuro-radiologists, and radiation oncologists, collaborate to create a holistic treatment plan.
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Sheba Medical Center provides innovative, personalized medical care to patients from around the world. We are the largest, most comprehensive hospital in the Middle East and dedicated to providing advanced and compassionate medicine for everyone.
We welcome all cases, including the rarest and the most challenging. Our medical teams collaborate to provide the best possible health outcomes. From your initial inquiry through the long-term follow-up care, we are here for you.
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