reg3 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Hello, I need to have chimiotherapy with TEMODAL (maybe = Témozolomide) in Thailand does anyone know in what hospital and for how much? I live in Krabi. Thanks. Reg3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspic Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Who said you needed this ? Unless you have all your medical records available I doubt anyone would prescribe or administer this medication to you even assuming it is available in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 This is a tough one. Do you know the chemo schedule? And would you be bale to travel? As cost is a concern you'll be best off going to a governemnt hospital but only regional level facilities do chemo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reg3 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Thanks, My french neuro-surgerist tell me what just before I went back to Thailand but I don't get all details for now doctors have to meet all together (neuro-surgerist, neuro-oncologist, etc...) In advance I try to figure if it's possible here in Thailand in "easy" way I get oligodendrogliome 1 year of chimiotherapy PCV in 1999/2000 1 brain surgery in 2007 1 brain surgery in 2013 all in France and now need 1 year of chimiothery TEMODAL and if I can I would like do this in Thailand... Reg3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspic Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 You will I expect need a complete set of medical records (preferably written in English) which details your history and recommended treatment. It is unlikely that treatment can be provided on Krabi or anywhere near. Someone else will advise you but I suspect you may need to go to Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 You have basically 2 options other than returning to France Bangkok Hospital Phuket, which does have an oncologist . http://www.phukethospital.com/Find-A-Doctor.php However given the complexity of your case I strongly suggest you have initial consultation to develop a treatment plan at the main Bangkok Hospital In Bangkok, which has a dedicated cancer hospital. Suggest you contact them and arrange to meet with both neurologist and oncologist there so proper plan of treatment can be developed/coordinated. http://www.bangkokhospital.com/wattanosoth/en/ Costs will be considerable – exactly how high I can’t say, have to ask them. Also depends on how many cycles of chemo you need and whether you suffer any ill effects. Regional Government Hospital with a cancer center – Surat Thani Cancer Center. Will cost much less but lost of red tape, long waits and hard to navigate unless you bring a Thai speaker with you, at least the first time. If you do not have insurance then I would worry about more than the cost of the chemo. If anything goes wrong – either an exacerbation of your cancer or an unrelated medical problem/Accident, costs even in a government hospital can reach the millions of baht. Frankly I think you are by far better off completing treatment in your home country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reg3 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 (edited) Thanks Sheryl, I will contact those hospitals like you said "Costs will be considerable – exactly how high I can’t say" I'll let you know... Reg3 Edited May 14, 2014 by reg3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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