by Denise

We’ve all heard, and been shocked, at the cost of common cancer treatment drugs these days. How can anyone afford that? Costs for Avastin may range approximately $4,400 a month and Herceptin averages $3,000 a month. Newer drugs are even more expensive. How in the world is a blue-collar employee, or even a white-collar one, to afford that, even with insurance?

Too often, people diagnosed with cancer are choosing not to receive cancer treatments because costs literally devastate not only the family income, but future financial stability. One year of cancer treatment therapy can destroy nearly a lifetime of retirement savings.

So what can you do? Look for alternatives. Cancer patients are increasingly traveling to other countries in an effort to save money on biological hormone therapy drugs. Don’t be mistaken into thinking drugs are cheaper in other countries because they’re outdated or inefficient, because they’re not. Cheaper drugs and medications are the result of different healthcare delivery systems.

Look, for example, at India – a year’s supply of Herceptin averages to roughly $2,000 a month instead of the $3,000 a month charged in the U.S. In Thailand and Singapore, medical travelers are also able to enjoy huge savings on cancer treatments and medications such as Tykerb and Arimdex, Femara and Tamoxifen.

Remember that cancers strike all age groups. Diagnosis of lung cancer, bone cancer, liver cancer and stomach or prostate cancer are common. Treatments vary according to the stage the cancer is discovered, as well as location and overall health of the patient. Give yourself a chance. For more information regarding cancer and cancer treatments abroad, visit PlacidWay.com.

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by Denise

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with leukemia or other form of cancer? If you have, you know how expensive drug therapies are. Leukemia, which is cancer of the blood, and other forms of cancer can not only be devastating to people diagnosed in regard to their health, but to their financial security as well.

Leukemia is classified by different names, depending on what type of blood cell is affected by the cancer. For example, lymphocytic leukemia affects the lymphoid cells that make up lymphatic tissue, which is very important for immune system function. Another type of leukemia, called myelogenous leukemia, affects the myeloid cells, which later develop into red and white blood cells and platelet-producing cells.

The most common approach for treatment of leukemia is a bone marrow transplant. Cost for an unrelated donor transplant can range beyond $50,000 and up to $200,000 in the U.S. The cost of leukemia treatment drugs is also overwhelming. In the U.S., one round of chemotherapy costs an average $150,000. Added costs, including specialists, medication, hospitalization or other therapies add more to the final bill. India offers bone marrow transplants for up to $25,000, while medical patients in Singapore may receive treatments that range from about $70,000 to $100,000.

Leukemia and cancer treatment centers as well as cancer specialists such as those found in Istanbul, Turkey or those found in Kiev, Ukraine or Kolkata, India, offer hope to thousands around the world diagnosed with leukemia.

For more information on specialists, facilities and cancer treatment abroad, visit PlacidWay.com, an international medical resource and provider located in Denver, Colorado.

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by Denise

Stefan is a native male Bulgarian who sought expert and qualified care after he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. He underwent care in his native Bulgaria, and two surgeries, which left him in a wheelchair and unable to talk or move his arms or legs. Seeking more specialized treatment, Stefan traveled to the Anadolu Medical Center in Turkey. Following his care there, he was able to once again walk and talk.

“We had already heard that this pace employed experienced specialists and used state-of-the-art technology. However, we could never have imagined what we saw. This truly is somewhere different. Yesterday, the Anadolu Medical Center Managing Director came to visit me in my room. I would have never seen such attention in any hospital in Bulgaria,” writes Stefan of his experiences at Anadolu.

Anadolu surgeons are experienced in neurology treatments and surgical procedures for conditions such as ALS, encephalitis, poliomyelitis and traumatic brain injury, among others. A number of medical conditions, including cancers, Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy and other brain conditions, can affect the central and peripheral nervous system.

Finding the best in care is not always easy, but like Stefan, finding the right doctor and the right facility that meets your needs and shares in your care with concern and compassion go a long way toward finding the right kind of help.

For more information regarding facilities around the world that offer treatment for brain conditions or brain surgery, visit PlacidWay.com, an international medical resource and provider based in Denver, Colorado.

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by Denise

Dana’s doctor told her the news. She had breast cancer. It didn’t really matter to her what type it was; she heard the “c” word and felt a sinking feeling in her stomach. Her doctor gave her advice about traditional cancer therapy that included chemo and radiation therapy, and then surprised her by suggesting she combine those therapies with biological hormone therapy. She went home and did her research.

The most commonly used biological hormone therapy treatments included:

• Aromatase inhibitors, to help stifle conversion of substances into estrogen. This helps to slow production of such cells in the body.
• SERM (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators), which block estrogens from attaching to receptors on cancer cells.
• ERDs (Estrogen-Receptor Down regulators) that block and break down estrogen receptors, reducing the number of cancer cells that receive messages to grow.

Drugs in those treatments included Herceptin, Avastin and Tykerb. She looked up those drugs, shocked.  Costs for biological hormone therapy were way beyond her means, even with medical insurance.  In the U.S., Avastin could cost as much as $4,400 a month. Herceptin was not much better, costing an average of $3,000 a month. Newer drugs may cost patients more than $10,000 a month.

She kept researching and found that in India, a year’s supply of Herceptin averages out to about $2,000 a month instead of the $3,000. In Thailand and Singapore, cancer medical travelers were also able to enjoy substantial savings.

Dana wanted every chance at life she could get. If she had to travel abroad to beat her cancer diagnosis, she was going to do it. For more information about cancer treatment abroad, visit PlacidWay, an international medical resource and provider that believes in affordable and accessible medical care.

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by Denise

With advancements in stem cell technology, study results and potential treatments for a large number of conditions and diseases, it’s no wonder that people from around the world are traveling to stem cell clinics and facilities around the world. Knowing what questions to ask providers of stem cell treatments and therapies is key in finding a reputable and reliable stem cell clinic or hospital abroad.

For example, some of the first questions you should ask include:

• Can you offer proof that these stem cell treatment therapies work?
• Can I speak with former patients who have undergone such therapies?
• Who are (and what are the credentials) of the physician or surgeon administering stem cell treatment?
• How long has the organization offered such treatments?
• How safe is the stem cell treatment? What are the risks?

These days, stem cell research is looking to treat, reduce symptoms of or even cure conditions like cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injuries, cancer and more. Stem cell treatments developed in Ukraine, Australia, Asia and Latin America are focusing on eliminating cancer stem cells from the body before they metastasize, or spread, to other parts of the body.

Check out the qualifications, history and background of doctors and stem cell researchers at the Institute of Cell Therapy in Kiev, Ukraine or Progencell-Stem Cell Therapies in Mexico. For the best cancer treatment in Europe to the best stem cell clinics in China or India, look to facilities such as:

* Emcell in Ukraine

* StemOne Biologicals Pvt. Ltd., India

* Dr. Omar Gonzalez in Mexico

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by PlacidWay

You want to know the qualifications, experience and skills of your mechanic before you let him under the hood of your car, so why wouldn’t you do the same when it comes to choosing a doctor or surgeon? Believe it or not, many people don’t question their doctors or surgeons, assuming that they’re qualified to do what you need. After all, they’re doctors and surgeons – it would be rude to question their abilities.

Unfortunately, many in today’s baby boomer generation are of this mindset. Younger people of generation X and generation Y do ask more questions. Your doctor (unless he’s insecure) is not going to mind one bit if you ask him about his history.

Check into the background of any healthcare provider before receiving healthcare services, treatments or procedures. Due to questions in this area and to promote quality and transparency, organizations from around the world have taken proactive steps to address issues of quality, safety and developed international standards of care, policies, and best practices for healthcare facilities and providers around the globe.

What do you look for when verifying qualifications? Start with their:

Educational background

Experience performing specific procedures or specialized care for a specific condition (such as cancer, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, addiction treatment, cosmetic surgical procedures, etc.)

Is he/she a member of any professional organizations? (such as the American Medical Association, state or country of origin professional medical or surgical boards, etc.)

Clinical experience – for example, how many times has he/she performed this procedure or surgery?

Those are just ideas. You must feel comfortable with your doctor or surgeon before you can trust them with your care. That’s why PlacidWay, a leader in medical tourism providers and resources, displays the background, credentials, and qualifications of every doctor and surgeon on their site. Don’t neglect this very important aspect of your medical care, whether you’re receiving treatment at home or abroad.

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by Denise

The outrageous cost of new (and old) cancer treatment drugs has made the news again. New drugs like Vemurafenib have displayed a remarkable ability to save the lives of hundreds of melanoma cancer patients in a recently completed study, with an 84% success rate. The drug has been approved by the FDA and is expected to hit the medical market within a few months.

Another new cancer-fighting drug, Yervoy, has undergone clinical trials in the treatment of metastatic melanoma and showed to
increase rates of survival for patients by nearly a third. Such drugs offer hope and survival to patients around the world. The problem is their cost. In the U.S., the cost of a complete treatment course of a drug like Yervoy ranges about $120,000. That’s for four infusion-injections over a course of three months.

Traditional cancer fighting drugs like Avastin, Herceptin or Tykerb in the United States can run anywhere from $2,000 to $4,000 a month depending on the drug and intake method.

The good news is that international cancer patients can travel to countries around the world for cancer treatments abroad, like those found in Thailand, where monthly cancer treatment drug costs average$1,000 a month, while in India, costs average about $1,200 per month. A cancer patient traveling to accredited and certified locations in southeast Asia, the Middle East, South Africa or Latin America may save between 50% and 70% on medical care costs. Research your options and know what’s out there.

Visit PlacidWay, a medical tourism portal and provider offering reliable, up-to-date information on accredited and global quality care and the latest updates on treatments and costs for cancer therapy in accredited facilities by qualified and certified oncologists from India to Jordan.

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by Denise

Chronic diseases literally sap your strength, energy and peace of mind. Unfortunately, many chronic illnesses are
misdiagnosed or ignored altogether, most often if doctors can’t find an obvious reason for your symptoms in a relatively short period. Some disease processes include back pain, allergies, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), chronic fatigue syndrome, lupus, asthma, cancer, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), cardiovascular disease, diabetes and arthritis, just to name a few.

A combination of complementary and alternative treatments can address symptoms and help improve quality of life.
Chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer have, and will continue to be treated through diet and nutrition, lifestyle counseling and herbal treatments, sometimes in conjunction with traditional medications.

Find chronic illness and disease treatment facilities such as the Arab City for Comprehensive Care in Amman, Jordan
or the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in Switzerland. Both are the source of just a few of world-class programs in chronic disease treatment and prevention. The Indus Valley Ayurveda Center in Mysore, India, is popular in its approach for traditional
therapeutic approach to whole-body wellness and care.

PlacidWay, a medical tourism portal based in Denver, Colorado, encourages patients diagnosed with chronic illnesses
to search for health and wellness in every corner of the globe. From South America to Central Europe to Asian, affordable chronic disease treatment abroad offers the best in quality and promising treatments and care.

Chronic illness and disease can cost you thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars a year in drugs, treatments and
procedures. Seek ways to improve your quality of health and improve your symptoms by seeking the best in chronic disease treatment plans, at home and abroad.

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by Denise

The first of tens of thousands of baby boomers are set to retire this year. Unfortunately, the majority of those baby boomers are extremely concerned regarding their financial stability and their ability to care for their needs as they age. According to surveys of individuals heading into their senior years, a large majority will need to keep working after normal retirement age for healthcare benefits.

Finding adequate healthcare, regardless of age can be challenging these days, but medical providers and facilitators such as PlacidWay, a leading medical tourism and information resource located in Denver, Colorado, is doing its best to educate individuals on the potential of crossing borders for health and wellness.

Saving money is one benefit of medical tourism, but so too is finding some of the best doctors, surgeons and health facilities around the globe. Nearly one-fourth of the baby boomer population has no retirement savings, and another large portion of the demographic has lost a large bulk of their retirement savings due to a poor economy.

Seniors concerned about healthcare, especially in the field of chronic disease and orthopedics treatments, can find a variety of excellent, world-class facilities, doctors and surgeons where medical costs, malpractice insurance costs, and surgical costs are much lower than those found in the U.S.

For example, chronic illnesses such as diabetes, emphysema, and cancers are treated at Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey, an internationally recognized center with advanced medical technologies. The Wooridul Spine Hospital, located in Seoul, South Korea is one of the best in the world treatment of spine conditions, and the Madras Joint Replacement Center, found in Chennai, India is known around the globe for its cutting edge technologies in orthopedic surgical procedures and therapies such as knee and hip replacements.

For more information regarding affordable medical care for boomers, visit PlacidWay.com. Your retirement savings may be shrinking, but medical procedure and treatments you need should never be out of reach.

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by Denise

New drugs, therapies and technologies are available in a number of fields, and include new medications to treat long-term illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease. None of these would be possible in the United States without clinical trials. Clinical trials are a part of medical research and development protocols that determine the safety, effectiveness, and side effects of new treatments, procedures and medications.

Clinical trials observe different types of drug and biomedical development treatments and observe their results. Anyone can volunteer to be part of a clinical trial, although some require individuals actually diagnosed with the condition that the proposed medicine or treatment is designed to affect. Volunteers are given a new form of medication and therapy or are treated with a placebo, or harmless substitute. Changes, improvements, and potential side effects of new drugs or therapies in those individuals are then observed.

Clinical trials are currently underway, not only in the United States but around the world, for new drugs and therapies in stem cell research and development for the treatment of multiple forms of cancer, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s disease, in addition to future potential treatments of multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and organ regeneration, just to name a few.

Clinical trials may last anywhere from a few weeks to 5 or 10 years. Clinical trials are performed on prenatal diseases and abnormalities, bacterial and fungal diseases, heart and blood diseases, immune system disease, muscle and bone disease, respiratory diseases and skin and other connective tissue diseases, among others.  For example, in the United States alone, over 750 clinical trials are underway for Alzheimer’s disease treatments, while over 1,300 studies are being performed in the study and potential treatments for cognitive disorders such as dementia.

To find more information regarding international stem cell or other forms of clinical trials such as those performed by EmCell in Ukraine or American Stem Cell and Anti Aging Center in Ecuador or effective stem cell treatments performed by the Integra Medical Center in Mexico, visit PlacidWay.com.

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