by Denise

With a new year almost upon us, many of us are thinking about health and wellness and that goes for preventive care against common cancers like breast cancer, prostate and colon cancer, among others. Unfortunately, many diagnosed with cancer are faced with staggering drug costs, even though some of those drugs, especially Avastin, has shown great promise in treatment of breast cancer.

 

Some of the costs for cancer care may be absorbed by Medicare or private insurance, but still leaves patients dealing with debt in the amount of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Still, breast cancer treatments are suggested and encouraged for any individual who has received a diagnosis of breast cancer. When caught early enough, today’s therapies and treatments have grown increasingly successful in eradicating cancer cell growth and development, by as much as 70%.

 

Costs of biological hormone therapy treatments vary according to drug as well as the stage of cancer being treated. In the United States, price ranges for Avastin may cost up to $4,400 a month, while Herceptin costs an average of $3,000 a month.

 

In India, a year’s supply of Herceptin averages out to about $2,000 a month instead of the $3,000 a month in the U.S. In other locations such as Thailand and Singapore, medical travelers are also able to enjoy substantial savings.

 

Chemotherapy costs in the U.S. average about $500 per treatment, while comparative treatments in foreign destinations are much lower. A breast lump removal (lumpectomy) in the U.S. can cost an average of $2,500-$3,000, while such procedures can cost about $700 in India and about $1,000 in Singapore.

 

The Almater Hospital in Mexico and Makewell Meditour in India are just two of the many world-class and excellent facilities that provide cancer care abroad. When it comes to your care, cost shouldn’t be a factor.

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by Denise

Orthopedic surgery can be performed in the treatment of the knee and hip joint replacements, as well as arthroscopic surgeries at the knee, shoulder, elbow or ankle joints.  Those suffering from sports injuries as well as dramatic injuries resulting from fractures may benefit from orthopedic surgery. 

 

Orthopedic surgeries may include but are not limited to:

 

·         Total Joint Replacement of Hip or Knee

·         Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery

·         Anterior Cruciate Ligament

·         Hip Abrasion Arthroplasty

·         Knee Abrasion Arthroplasty

·         Hip Resurfacing

·         Arthroplasty

·         Arthroscopic Surgery

·         Hand Surgery

·         Avascular Necrosis

·         Arthritis

 

Orthopedic surgeries have developed a multitude of various sub-surgeries and sub-specialties, including hand, foot and back surgeries. Careful research and knowledge will help patients to understand the process they are going through, as well as to provide in-depth knowledge of surgical and healing processes.

 

Arthritis and joint replacement surgeries and treatments are growing, as does the Baby Boomer generation around the world, as well as individuals seeking better health and wellness technologies for antiaging treatments and preventive care.

 

International destinations such as Terme Selce     in Croatia have become leaders in sports medicine, sports medicine physical therapy, orthopedic and kinesiotherapy treatments, and specialize in sports injuries and physical therapy for all ages. The Terme Selce facility also offers age management, anti aging and medical spa treatments that offer holistic healing methodologies and programs for international patients coming from Central and Western Europe, Asia and as far as the Americas.

 

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by Denise

Croatia has become an extremely popular medical destination for treatments in antiaging, detox, age management, cosmetic plastic surgery, skin care and dentistry. However, it seems that more Italians are traveling to Croatia for treatment than any other group in Europe. While Croatia has begun to see a multitude of international travelers that benefit from high quality treatment in Croatia as well as recognition of highly renowned doctors in Croatia, affordable treatment in Croatia is especially attractive to Italians.

Facilities such as those found in Selce, Makarska, Zagreb and Rovinj are touted as the ultimate vacation spot for those living in middle Europe, and are growing increasingly attractive not only to those Italians, but Western Europeans as well. Croatian health spas offer the ultimate in spa treatments, skin care, and age management techniques that rely on stress relief, detoxification, and all around preventive care.

Facilities such as Terme Selce, which offers the best in physical therapy, and the services of highly trained cosmetic surgeon Dr. Branko Glusac and his cosmetic surgery clinic in Zagreb, which offers cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures, including endoscopic sinus surgery. The cost of treatment in Makarska offers medical travelers affordable surgery and care when compared to domestic costs.

Doctors in Rovinj and clinics in Croatia provide the best in aesthetic dentistry implantology as well as skin care treatments, executive health checks, and more. Visiting Croatia for medical needs is growing in appeal not only for Italians, but the other global travelers as well, especially for those looking for high quality, state-of-the-art technology, and affordable medical and healthcare needs.

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