by Denise

Recently, stem cell researchers in the United States discovered a compound they can eradicate breast cancer stem cells. Doctors and researchers have long believed the cancer stem cells are nearly indestructible, and many don’t react to chemo or radiation treatments.  A recent publication in Cell, has announced the researchers have discovered a compound that will target specific cancer stem cells, leading to hold that these master cancer cells can be eradicated in individuals suffering from multiple forms of cancer.

Doctors and researchers from around the world have long studied the potential treatments and cures that may be derived from embryonic stem cell research, umbilical cord stem cell research, placenta stem cell therapies and the many uses of various forms of stem cells to treat diseases and illnesses of the human body. The hope for cures for breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, and pancreatic, liver and stomach cancer compels researchers in stem cell research facilities around the globe to continually strive to understand the basics of stem cell growth and development.

Research facilities in the United States, as well as those such as Integra and Progencell in Mexico, and EmCell in Ukraine as well as top-notch and state of the art facilities located throughout Europe, South America, Asia and the United States  continue to search for treatments, drugs and procedures that will specifically target and kill cancer stem cells.

Adult embryonic stem cell therapy, as well as adult stem cell therapy protocols are being developed around the world and will continue to offer hope to millions of cancer patients for the ultimate treatment and cure.

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by Denise

The popularity of medical travel, more commonly known as medical tourism is a more common topic these days than it used to be. At first, people were leery of the concept of visiting other countries for their international medical care needs. What about qualifications? What about experience? What about education in various medical procedures and techniques? Unfortunately, many individuals, mostly in the United States, don’t realize that many other countries in the world offer world class, high-tech and state of the art equipment, surgeons and physicians in most medical fields, including cancer treatment and research, orthopedics, autoimmune disease processes, cosmetic and plastic surgeries, dental care and dental surgeries and more.

PlacidWay, a medical tourism portal, offers individuals up-to-date information and resources for individuals considering medical tourism. Questions about Spine Care Abroad to anti aging abroad, dental and cosmetic surgery, orthopedics and stem cell research are front and center at PlacidWay.

Some of the most common questions and individuals considering traveling to another country for medical care would naturally be:

• How much will it cost?
• How do I get there?
• How will I navigate my way in a country where I don’t know the language?
• Will someone meet me at the airport and take me to the medical facility?
• Will translators be available?
• How much training does the surgeon or physician have in this procedure?

Of course, there’s probably 1,000 more questions than any given individual might want to ask, the taking the first step means researching the facility, checking our web sites, and if possible, contacting individuals who have undergone surgery or treatments at that facility.

Doctor and facility certification, accreditation, standards of care and quality of care should be uppermost, and patients, regardless of origin, should never be afraid to ask questions of the physician or surgeon. After all, it’s your care.  Options are at your fingertips, and it’s up to you to choose which medical facility will best meet your needs.

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by Denise

The news is filled with new discoveries and benefits of stem cell therapies on a daily basis. However, as most stem cell treatments and therapies aren’t yet approved in the U.S., patients are left in a quandry when it comes to potential treatment. However, one of the most commonly performed transplants in the U.S. has been the bone marrow transplant. Since 1968, this treatment has been used to treat individuals diagnosed with leukemia.

Today, stem cell transplants (and bone marrow stem cell therapies) may be used to treat multiple forms of cancer, including lymphoma, as well as to replace damaged cells in the heart, lungs, and yes, even the brain. Still, when a patient from the U.S. sees the price tag associated with a bone marrow transplant, they often lose all hope for a cure.

In the United States,  an autologous bone marrow stem cell transplant will not cost as much as one that involves another individual. For individuals who must find a donor, costs for that search alone may range between $10,000 and $25,000. Following that, compatibility testing must be performed. The collection of stem cells may cost between $3,500 and $5,000 for related donors, though costs may rise to $15,000 to $50,000 dollars for unrelated donors. For an autologous transplant, costs for an individual may range between $50,000 and $100,000, while allogenic transplant may range between $150,000 and $200,000 for the recipient.

Patients traveling to international destinations may save tens of thousands of dollars or up to 70% on stem cell treatments and therapies. Travelers to Mexico may pay approximately $7,000 to $20,000 for a bone marrow stem cell transplant.

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by Denise

Recently, some types of stem cell research had been legalized in the United States, promoting therapies and treatments in licensed physician’s offices. In the upcoming World Congress on Anti Aging Medicine and Regenerative Biomedical Technologies, breakthroughs in bone marrow stem cell therapy is sure to be discussed.

One of the most well-known techniques in stem cell therapy today is called a bone marrow stem cell transplant, also known as an adult stem cell transplant.  Bone marrow transplants have long been used to help treat patients diagnosed with leukemia as well as a number of blood disorders.  Blood forms in the bone marrow.  One of the most value products of blood is white blood cells, also known as leukocytes. Leukocytes are the front line of defense to fight off infection, bacteria and viruses in the body.  Bone marrow contains multipotent and adult stem cells, which means that they may be encouraged to develop in a number of different cell types.

One of the most common forms of bone marrow stem cell therapy is a bone marrow transplant, where in individuals existing bone marrow that has been damaged by cancer are other blood or bone disease or blood that has been exposed to chemotherapy and radiation may be replaced by healthy blood cells and eventually migrate in to the patient’s bone marrow, where it produces healthy and new white blood cells.

Bone marrow stem cell therapy and bone marrow transplants are not new, but the potential for future discoveries and therapies utilizing bone marrow stem cell therapy holds untold benefits for patients in the future. PlacidWay offers information, articles and resources for stem cell therapy transplants and therapies for international travelers.

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by Denise

There are various treatments for those suffering from lung cancer. Finding the best cancer treatment abroad is of utmost importance. As with any medical issue, the doctor will determine the best treatment for cancer based on the stage and type of cancer a patient has. One of the main forms of lung cancer treatments is through surgery, especially for those who have non-small cell lung cancer that has not spread to other areas of the body. Two common forms of cancer treatments are:

 

• Chemotherapy
• Radiation

 Radiation therapy treatments are given to patients after a radiation oncologist determines an optimal course of treatment based on the stage of cancer a patient is in. Chemotherapy includes various drugs that are given by mouth or intravenously at various doses and frequencies, depending on doctor orders. A doctor specializing in medication treatments for cancer will determine the best medicine for fighting the tumor, as well as how long the treatment should last. 

 

Cancer prevention as well as alternative cancer treatment options for patients is important, and many seek the advice of a cancer specialist for advice regarding the best cancer treatment centers as well as cancer treatments available today. Cancer treatment abroad offers international patients a choice for affordable and effective cancer treatment and care.

 

Treating lung cancer early increases the chances of survival, and is also lowers the risk of the cancer spreading to other areas of the body. It has shown to reduce lung pain, breathing pain and other chronic lung diseases. While lung cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, not everyone who gets cancer smokes, with 10-15% being non-smokers. It is important to get a yearly checkup to make sure all internal organs are functioning and cancers are screened for. 

 

Check out facilities like the Almater Hospital in Mexicali, Mexico for world class accommodations and affordable medical care. In addition to the Almater Hospital, be sure to look at the Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey for advanced medical technology and superior service.

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by Denise

Medical tourism in Thailand offers the best in high-tech facilities and care. Cancer specialists offer a multitude of cancer treatment for many cancers, including breast cancer, bone cancer, colon cancer and more. Alternative cancer treatment and cancer prevention facilties found in Thailand offer affordable cancer treatment options for international travelers.

 

One of the most well known cancer treatment centers in Southeast Asia is the Bangkok Medical Center (BMC) is one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in medicine today. Located in Bangkok, Thailand, BMC is an expansive state-of-the-art medical campus that provides the most comprehensive medical care available anywhere. Composed of four hospitals and a broad range of specialized clinics, BMC offers JCI accredited health care and has delivered world class, award winning health care since 1972.

 

For those who are looking for a quality facility that offers breast cancer treatments, the Bangkok Hospital Medical Center has over 650 full-time physicians, all of whom are internationally trained and highly experienced. Their center offers virtually every service and amenity imaginable, from concierge services and luxury accommodations, to translation assistance and fantastic dining, ensuring that your stay is a comfortable one.

 

Cancer treatments at the first private cancer hospital in Thailand, Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital have state-of-the-art technology and treatment methods as well as specialized physicians. For those looking for a world-class facility with exceptional standards of care, the medical center in Thailand offers affordable cancer treatments in an exotic locale.

 

While there are specialized facilities for treatments, Bangkok Hospital is also the primary facility for internal medicine, pediatrics and general surgery. Treatments such as endocrinology, gynecology, nephrology, orthopedics, radiology, urology, cosmetic surgery, eye and LASIK, gastrointestinal tract and liver, and ear, nose and throat are also done at this facility. Each of the specialized facilities contain the some of the best physicians in the world, as well as advanced cancer treatments.

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by Denise

No one likes to hear the word ‘Cancer’, but unfortunately, thousands of people are diagnosed with some form of cancer every month. Liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, breast cancer and colon cancer are among the most common. Cancer prevention information is making some headway with encouraging cancer awareness, but too often the  diagnosis comes too late. That’s why annual checkups are so important. When caught early enough, treatments for cancer can help individuals beat the disease and offer hope for a future. One of the most common forms of cancer treatment used today is chemotherapy.

 

Chemotherapy, or Chemo for short, is a procedure that is commonly used to treat cancer in a patient. It can be performed before or after a surgery, and is designed to remove cancerous cells or tumors. The procedure can also be performed on an individual who is undergoing radiation therapy. Some doctors  use chemotherapy alone, depending on the severity of the cancer.

 

Unfortunately, chemotherapy drugs are horrendously expensive in the U.S. and may cost upward of $5,000 a month! And just as unfortunately, many individuals diagnosed with cancer must make a choice of either obtaining the expensive treatment and losing their financial security or choosing not to treat. No one should have to make that choice.

 

Thankfully, there are facilities outside the U.S. where Americans can receive superlative cancer treatment at a fraction of the cost of domestic care. Places like the Bangkok Hospital Medical Center in Thailand, or the EmCell Clinic in Kiev, Ukraine are just a couple of the multiple medical tourism destinations found abroad that offer cutting-edge technologies and procedures for the treatment of many different types of cancer.

 

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by Denise

The rising cost of health care, insurance, and demand has forced many natives to seek help across borders. As such, more and more Americans are traveling to Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Guatemala for cosmetic and dental procedures. Natives from Australia and New Zealand travel to Singapore and Thailand to save on orthopedic and dental procedures as well. Even Western Europeans from England, France and Germany are traveling to Hungary and Poland for premium vision and dental care procedures, as well as the most common elective surgical procedures like cosmetic and plastic surgery.

 

Why this growing trend in cross-border medical travel?

 

Everything from cosmetic surgery to dental needs, to hip replacement surgeries are available in countries like Argentina, Singapore, India, Hungary and Thailand. Many of the facilities found in those countries are regulated and accredited by Medical Association accrediting boards in the United States.

 

The cost of procedures around the world drastically differs.  For example, bypass surgery in the United States can cost up to $35,000.  The same procedure provided in India costs $6,000.

 

Transplant procedures in the United States and Britain can cost up to $200,000.

 

Orthopedic surgery abroad, cancer treatment abroad, obesity/bariatric surgery abroad and procedures involving cosmetic and plastic surgery abroad are just a few of the procedures and treatments available today that promotes quality care at affordable prices. Explore your options. Don’t think that you have to receive treatment at your local hospital. Your medical care can be found in high quality and state of the art destinations around the world. Nowadays, the world is literally your oyster.

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by Denise

Cancer can strike anyone, anywhere. Cancer doesn’t discriminate against age, race, color or socioeconomic status. A diagnosis of cancer is one of the hardest things any person will hear in his or her lifetime, and treating it isn’t easy, or cheap. Unfortunately, cancer treatments, both traditional as well as newer treatments, are extremely expensive. No one should have to choose between cancer care and the financial security of their family, home or belongings.

 

Finding affordable cancer treatment in the United States is becoming increasingly difficult, especially when it comes to newer drugs on the market, which often come with a price tag of several thousand dollars a month.

 

When looking for a doctor abroad to help treat cancer, patients should look for cancer specialists trained in the field of oncology. Patients should look for experience, training, and that the specialist of their choice has been board-certified in specific areas of medicine. The physician who is board-certified in medical oncology or surgery will ensure their qualifications in their field.

 

Cancer treatment abroad offers some of the best cancer treatment hospitals in Mexico, or some of the best cancer specialists in Turkey. Affordable cancer treatment in India, as well as Jordan, Spain, Germany and the Ukraine are becoming viable options for not only Americans but also natives from other countries seeking high quality yet affordable cancer care.

 

Check out facilities such as the Artemis Health Institute in Gurgeon, India or the Jordan Hospital in Amman, Jordan and the Almater Hospital in Mexicali, Mexico to determine your best options for treatment.

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by Denise

Whether you’re going for fun, the history, health tourism or any combination of the three, the Ukraine is a great place to visit. It’s one of the oldest and largest countries in Europe that enjoys great geographical, historical and architectural landmarks. These days, people go for exotic vacation destinations not only to relax, but also to enjoy cheap but professional medical procedures like plastic surgery.

 

The Ukraine is not very different from other great European countries as far as medical standards are concerned, so you need not worry about putting your health at risk by undergoing medical treatment in the Ukraine. However, the economics of the country allow more competitive prices than those of many other developed countries.

 

Medical treatment in Ukraine meets high standards of care and excellence and is one of the leading locations for stem cell research in middle Europe. Clinics in Ukraine offer treatments for stem cell therapy, anti-aging treatments, cancer and chronic disease treatments using a vast wealth of knowledge, not only culled from traditional medical practices, but from exciting developments in stem cell research.

 

The EmCell Clinic, located in Kiev, is one example of a world-renowned facility that offers not only some of the best surgeons in Ukraine, but affordable surgery in Kiev. Ukraine’s healthcare system offers cutting edge technology and the best health centers in Kiev that offer specialized services, comprehensive treatment plans and renowned quality of patient care in all of Europe.

 

Ukraine is where old meets new, and high-tech rules. Medical tourism in Ukraine offers only the best.

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