Gastric cancer, also known as stomach cancer, is an abnormal growth of cells that begins in the stomach, and the second leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide.

The malignancy, which occurs most frequently in the seventh decade of life, can originate in any part of the stomach, but most commonly manifests in the main part of the stomach (stomach body) and the gastroesophageal junction – the point where the esophagus and stomach converge. Gastric cancer occurs when the DNA of a stomach cell mutates, causing the cell to quickly multiply and continue living when healthy cells would normally die. The accumulating cells can eventually form a tumor, which may then invade and destroy surrounding healthy tissue. With time, cells can break off and metastasize to other areas of the body, resulting in stage IV gastric cancer.

Often, a delay in diagnosis may account for a poor prognosis. Fortunately, recent years saw advancements in research concerning gastric cancer pathology and identification, which, along with the development of advanced endoscopic techniques, have caused a significant increase in survival rates. Like most cancers, gastric cancer can be categorized into stages according to its extent and spread.

Sheba Medical Center takes a progressive and integrative approach to cervical cancer treatment in Israel. Our attentive Gynecologic Cancer Department specialists are leaders in their fields, and we use the latest high-tech imaging devices and equipment to provide cutting-edge, personalized care. Altogether, this is the basis of our high rates of success.

Some of the world’s most advanced cancer research is conducted in Israel and Israeli doctors and researchers are among the best trained in the world.

Israel welcomes many patients from Ukraine each year, and the medical consultants at Sheba Medical Center stand ready to help you.

Learn more about Cancer Treatment in Israel and treatment options available for medical tourists.

Some of the world’s most advanced cancer research is conducted in Israel and Israeli doctors and researchers are among the best trained in the world.

Israel welcomes thousands of medical tourists each year, and the medical consultants at Sheba Medical Center stand ready to help you. Learn more about Cancer Treatment in Israel.

Some of the world’s most advanced cancer research is conducted in Israel. Israeli doctors and researchers are among the best trained in the world, and Sheba Medical Center in Israel is fully accredited by the Joint Commission International, the world’s foremost authority on medical tourism.

At such close proximity to Africa, Israel should be your top choice for advanced world-class cancer treatment.

Some of the world’s most advanced cancer research is conducted in Israel. Israeli doctors and researchers are among the best trained in the world, and Sheba Medical Center in Israel is partnered with MD Anderson Cancer Center in the US.

Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed form of cancer in women. At the Meirav Breast Center of Sheba Medical Center, our supportive, multidisciplinary team offers the latest treatments and research. Our comprehensive services include cutting-edge technologies for advanced early detection, the latest surgical techniques, and new progressive therapies.

With over 4,000 new patients every year, the Meirav Breast Cancer Center treats more breast cancer patients than any other medical facility in Israel. Its holistic approach and advanced breast cancer treatment options, combined with cutting-edge research, have made it a hub for patients worldwide.

The prevalence of lung cancer worldwide is extraordinarily high. In fact, it is the cancer that leads to the highest fatality rate in men and the third highest rate of death in women. As many people are aware, the biggest risk factor for lung cancer is tobacco use, generally cigarette smoking. In fact, smoking is associated with 75 – 90% of all cases of lung cancer.

Everyone who puts a cigarette in their mouth is at risk of lung cancer. However, a person’s individual smoking history, particularly the quantity and length of time that one has smoked, is linked strongly to their chances of developing lung cancer. In addition, even if your lips never touched a cigarette but you spent time near a smoker, inhaling second-hand smoke also raises your risks of developing this devastating disease. While quitting smoking reduces your odds of lung cancer substantially, it does not bring them back to the level of lifelong nonsmokers.