Cancer treatment varies depending on the patient and the extent of the disease. Doctors may recommend the use of TomoTherapy as a special type of cancer treatment. Find out more about its price in Philippine hospitals.
Price of Tomotherapy
In the Philippines, the price of TomoTherapy may start from around Php 12,000 and above. This is a new type of cancer treatment that involve radiation. Only a few hospitals offer such treatment.
See: Hospital Rates of Services
Hospitals with Tomotherapy
As mentioned, not all hospitals in the Philippines have Tomo Therapy for cancer. Here is a list of hospitals where you may have the treatment.
Makati Medical Center
St. Luke’s Medical Center (inquiry)
Asian Hospital and Medical Center
The Medical City (inquiry)
Government Hospitals
Tomotherapy is quite new and it is a highly advanced treatment method. There may be no available device among government hospitals at this time.
HMO
Your health card may only be used in a limited way. It is not usually covering treatment options as well as surgeries. However, you can use your HMO for confinement, room expenses, doctor consultations and more.
Cancer Types
Tomotherapy can treat cancers but it is utilized more in the following types:
Prostate Cancer
Breast Cancer
Brain Cancer
Lung cancer
Head and Neck Cancers
Preparation
How to prepare for Tomotherapy? Your doctor will tell you about the ways to prepare for the therapy. Since it involves radiation, you may be asked to undergo a screening test for your overall health.
Number of Sessions
Just like with any cancers, the doctor will prescribe a number of sessions for the patient. Sometimes, one may need up to 3 sessions while others may require more. The response of the patient will be used to identify whether more therapies are needed.
About the Author: MedicalPinas has several years of experience in publishing articles to help Filipinos find medical services and their estimated prices. It strives to provide the most accurate info available through extensive research. Info may change without notice. This site is not affiliated with any of the mentioned brands/companies and does not represent the same.
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