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The Institutes of Oncology in Israel provide comprehensive treatments and conduct clinical research programs of radiation, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and immunotherapy, for the entire spectrum of human malignant diseases.
Clinical facilities consist of:
 In-patient departments
Out-patient day care units for the administration of chemotherapy and immunotherapy* The radiation and brachytherapy units are equipped with state of the art computerized linear accelerators, with both dual-energy photon and wide spectrum electron capabilities. Conformal precision radiation therapy using 3-dimensional radiation treatment planning systems is also available.* Follow-up outpatient clinics for high risk individuals
Psycho-oncology unit providing group-relaxation programs, Karate sessions, couples' therapy, family intervention and individual psychological and behavioral therapy
Assigned specialists deal with:
Neuro-oncology
Breast cancer
Gastro-intestinal tumors
Lung cancer
Head and neck malignant & benign tumors
Urology (Female & male) malignancies
Onco-genetic counseling and follow up for population at high risk for cancer development
Palliative care of various aspects of tumor progression: pain, fatigue, weight loss, lack of appetite and general deterioration
Experimental oncology: active research programs in cancer biology, metastasis and angiogenesis, human tumor immunology and immunotherapy, cancer genetics, tumor vaccination, radiobiology, biotech & tissue regeneration |
