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CAR-T Cell Therapy

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CAR-T cell therapy in Israel is now offering new hope for patients with lymphoma and leukemia. This cutting-edge treatment mobilizes the patient’s own immune system to fight cancer cells and is now available at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) — the first hospital outside the United States to offer this technology commercially.

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What Is CAR-T Therapy?

CAR-T cells (chimeric antigen receptor T cells) are genetically engineered immune cells designed to detect and destroy cancer. In some blood cancers, such as diffuse large B-cell lymphoma or acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the cancerous cells evade the immune system. With CAR-T immunotherapy in Israel, patients’ T-cells are collected, modified in a certified lab abroad, and re-infused to selectively attack cancer cells.

This CAR-T cancer treatment has been approved by health authorities in the US, Europe, and Israel, and is now available at Ichilov Medical Center for eligible patients.

Indications for CAR-T Cell Therapy in Israel

CAR-T therapy is primarily used for:

  • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in adult patients after failure of two previous lines of treatment

  • Relapsed or refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in patients up to age 25

These conditions have shown a significant response to CAR-T cell therapy in Israel, often succeeding where conventional treatments have failed.

How CAR-T Cell Treatment Works

  1. Cell Collection (Apheresis): A small amount of the patient’s immune cells (T-cells) is extracted from the blood.

  2. Genetic Engineering: The cells are sent to an approved lab where they are genetically modified to express chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) that target cancer cells.

  3. Lymphodepletion: Prior to infusion, patients receive a short chemotherapy course to prepare the body.

  4. Infusion: The modified CAR-T cells are infused back into the patient’s bloodstream in a one-time procedure.

  5. Monitoring: Patients remain in hospital for 10–15 days post-infusion for close monitoring and management of any side effects.

This process enables the immune system to recognize and destroy tumor cells — often with life-saving results.

Why Choose CAR-T Cell Treatment in Israel?

  • Get CAR-T cell treatment in Israel with no waiting list for eligible patients

  • Treatment is led by Prof. Irit Avivi, a leading authority in hematology and immunotherapy

  • Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center was the first non-U.S. center to offer commercial CAR-T therapy

  • Full coordination of diagnostics, hospitalization, and follow-up in one location

Patients seeking no wait CAR-T treatment benefit from Israel’s fast-track intake process. You can treat with CAR-T cells without queues by sending your medical documentation directly to the Ichilov International Department (medtour@tlvmc.gov.il) or submitting a request on the official hospital website.

CAR-T Immunotherapy Outcomes

Clinical trials and real-world data show promising results:

  • High remission rates in resistant forms of lymphoma and leukemia

  • Long-term survival improvement in some patients

  • The ability to continue life without ongoing chemotherapy

If you’re considering CAR-T cell immunotherapy in Israel, treat with CAR-T cells without waiting. Access to world-leading oncology and immunotherapy is now just days away.

FAQ

Israel is renowned for its quality of healthcare all over the world. The Sourasky Medical Center is at the forefront of medical care. We apply the latest and most sophisticated technologies for advanced therapeutic services and precise diagnostic testing. Our state-of-the-art facilities will ensure that you feel as comfortable as possible throughout your stay. Our English speaking exceptional doctors are esteemed internationally for their expertise and pioneering techniques, and about 90% of them have practiced or trained abroad, at leading healthcare facilities in North America or Europe. The Medical Center complies with international standards for medical procedures, diagnostic testing, and clinical research.
We are a department within the Medical Center. All the stuff and members are employees of the Medical Center. We are not an agent. When you deal with us, you deal directly with the Medical center. Therefore, there are no extra fees or commissions on top of the price of treatments.
Tel Aviv is centrally located, an easy plane flight from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the U.S. Convenient flights are available from major cities throughout the world from a broad spectrum of airlines. Just 20 minutes from Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport, the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center is located in the heart of Tel Aviv, Israel's most vibrant metropolis and the center of the country's finance, commerce, arts, culture, and entertainment activities. The Medical Center is just a several-minute drive from the beautiful, relaxing beaches of the Mediterranean Sea. Tel Aviv is blessed with a comfortable climate: short, mild winters with plenty of pleasant, sunny days, delightful spring and fall seasons, and a constantly sunny summer from June through October. Tel Aviv is a cosmopolitan city that offers so much to tourists and residents alike. With a wide array of accommodation options—from luxurious to low-budget hotels—Tel Aviv is an extremely friendly city for visitors seeking medical treatment. This European-style city offers an excellent public transportation system. There are highly accessible convenience supermarkets and coffee shops—usually open 24 hours a day—within walking distance of the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. There is an abundance of shopping, ranging from clothing boutiques and artisan crafts to art galleries and leading international brand shops.
Given the outstanding level of quality care, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center’s fees are surprisingly reasonable. In most instances, treatment at the Medical Center, including medical fees and travel expenses, are considerably lower than comparable medical facilities in the US or Europe. The cost of treatment varies significantly, depending upon the type of treatment and its complexity. Please contact our Medical Tourism Center to provide the details of your required treatment and we will be happy to provide you a price quote
The price list for the various medical treatments that we offer can be found on the Israeli Ministry of Health's website. Please refer to the column titled: Price for patient from abroad.
It is important to ensure you have the correct documentation required to enter the country. For example, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day you enter Israel. Visitors from some countries must have a tourist visa. We recommend that you check the website of the local Israeli Consulate in your country for more specific information.
The staff at the Medical Tourism Center is ready and willing to assist you with all your needs. We will be more than happy to discuss your specific situation and provide you with any additional information regarding our medical services, doctors and facilities. If necessary we can provide you testimonials from former patients. Please feel free to contact us today.

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