Oncology

Why Choose the Czech Republic?

In 2013, Prague’s Proton Centre opened (one of five in Europe). Proton beam irradiation is very accurate, thus providing great benefits in the treatment of tumours near important structures, such as tumours of the brain, head, neck, eyes, lungs or pancreas, and in the treatment of children. The main advantage of a proton beam is that it transfers the majority of its energy only to the tumour tissue, thus sparing healthy tissue surrounding it.
 
The Czech Republic has achieved significant successes in the area of medical research in the area of oncology. Czech scientists have found a way to get cancer treatment drugs directly to the tumour: a newly-discovered protein called apoferitin is capable of binding therapeutic substances to itself and of delivering them directly to the affected tissue without the toxic compounds affecting healthy organs. In 2013, research was in the phase of preparations for practical testing, and treatment may be available to patients in a few years.
 

What Treatment is Available in the Czech Republic?

Czech oncological centres can offer clients highly advanced treatments based on the latest medical research. A comprehensive range of cancer treatment includes radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormonal and biological treatment. Oncological centres also provide treatment of symptoms. In many cases, a combination of several types of treatment is used. 

Preventive Oncology

Preventive oncology is a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s medical history and a physical check-up, oncology lab tests, use of imaging technologies, consultation of the results with an oncologist, a conclusion and recommendations, as well as a medical report in a foreign language. 

• duration of surgery: depending on the nature of the treatment
• total anaesthetic: depending on the nature of the treatment
• hospitalization: depending on the nature of the treatment

Oncological Surgery

Oncological surgery is a basic part of treatment of solid malignant tumours. Here, mini-invasive surgical techniques come into their own, such as robotic surgery and the CyberKnife, which minimize the impact on the patient’s body. Robotic surgery provides its greatest benefit during prostate cancer surgery, but favourable results have also been reported during selected surgery of the digestive tract. The surgery is more accurate, there is minimal loss of blood, and patients can return to work earlier. The CyberKnife, the only robotic irradiation device in the world, permits the application of high doses of radiation into very small volumes in the body. It is a non-invasive alternative to surgery for some types of terminal and benign tumours. The treatment is pain-free, and provides a non-surgical alternative for patients without tumours that cannot be operated on in a standard fashion. 

• duration of surgery: depending on the nature of the treatment
• total anaesthetic: depending on the nature of the treatment
• hospitalization: depending on the nature of the treatment