Treatments
Lung cancer: immunotherapy, SBRT and VATS surgery
EGFR or ALK mutations, radiological ablation and minimally invasive lobectomy.
The prognosis of non-small cell lung cancer has changed radically over the past decade thanks to immune checkpoint inhibitors and biological therapies targeting mutations such as EGFR or ALK. The first step is no longer choosing a hospital but obtaining a complete molecular tumour profile.
For localised tumours in patients unfit for surgery, stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) delivers radiological ablation in a few sessions with local control above 85%. In operable patients, video-assisted (VATS) or robotic thoracic surgery allows lobectomy through small incisions, with less pain and much faster recovery than classic thoracotomy.
Risks should be understood before travelling: immunotherapy can trigger severe autoimmune pneumonitis, colitis or thyroid disorders, and requires a team able to recognise and treat them quickly. That is why coordinated follow-up with your home oncologist is critical if treatment starts abroad.
Singapore is Asia's leading oncology powerhouse with very fast access to new international approvals. The United States leads global clinical trials and Germany offers cutting-edge treatment in highly complex university hospitals. Costs start at EUR 20,000 and can exceed EUR 50,000 depending on drug and duration.
At medviajes we help compare accredited centres, transfer biopsies and imaging, and plan a realistic stay with the option to continue treatment at home. All decisions must be made with a qualified oncology team.
General information, sources and clear limitations. No guide replaces a medical assessment.
This content is informational and does not replace advice from a healthcare professional. Always consult your doctor before making decisions about your health.
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