Sarcoma Treatment

The hospital’s no wait sarcoma oncology program is led by Professor Ofer Merimsky, head of Israel’s only dedicated sarcoma center. A multidisciplinary team of experts—including oncologists, orthopedic oncology surgeons, pathologists, and radiologists—works in unison to provide precise and effective treatment.

Accurate diagnosis begins with a biopsy guided by high-resolution imaging equipment. Pathologists then conduct a histological analysis to identify the exact type of sarcoma at the cellular level, which is critical for developing an individualized treatment plan.

Ichilov Medical Center treats all known types of sarcoma—both soft tissue sarcomas and bone sarcomas. In fact, there are over 100 identified subtypes of this cancer. Patients benefit from the experience of Israel’s leading oncologists and orthopedic cancer surgeons.

Personalized Chemotherapy Plans

Patients receiving sarcoma treatment in Israel are given modern chemotherapy drugs tailored to their specific diagnosis. Physicians may recommend a combination of chemotherapy agents, which can also be paired with surgery or radiotherapy. In some cases, drugs are administered directly into the affected limb. The effectiveness of treatment is evaluated using PET-CT scans after several sessions.

Targeted Biological Therapies

For many patients, advanced sarcoma therapy abroad includes biological treatment such as monoclonal antibodies, targeted therapy agents, and immunomodulating drugs. These medications aim to destroy cancer cells while minimizing harm to healthy tissue.

High-Precision Radiotherapy

Radiotherapy is a frequent component of sarcoma treatment. Israeli doctors utilize cutting-edge technology to ensure accurate and safe delivery of radiation:

• 3D tumor mapping using specialized imaging and software for precise targeting

IMRT (Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy) allows high-intensity beams to treat tumors with millimeter accuracy using state-of-the-art linear accelerators

Minimally Invasive Techniques

Surgical removal of sarcoma is performed with maximum preservation of healthy tissue. Whenever possible, the tumor is scraped from the bone or the affected segment is replaced with a prosthetic or biological implant.

Limb-Sparing Operations

Thanks to collaboration between neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, and oncologists, sarcoma tumor surgery at Ichilov often allows patients to retain full limb function. Advanced surgical techniques help avoid amputation even in complex cases.

The success of sarcoma treatment in Israel depends on factors such as the patient’s age, tumor type, aggressiveness, and general health. Nevertheless, Ichilov’s multidisciplinary teams strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for every individual. In many cases, survival rates for certain sarcoma types are very high.

Patients from around the world choose to get sarcoma treatment in Israel due to the country’s expertise, innovation, and ability to treat sarcoma without waiting. If you are considering sarcoma in Israel, our specialists are ready to offer world-class care without delays.