⚕️ Post-Cancer Rehabilitation Needs in Israel

Thousands of children and adolescents in Israel have recovered from various cancers but suffer from long-term side effects (primarily affecting the oral cavity, skin, and fertility) due to past treatments (chemotherapy and/or radiation between the chest and head). These effects prevent a normal life and require specialized care not covered by standard disease treatment.

The 'Ish Tzadik Haya' association focuses on assisting patients needing oral cavity rehabilitation.

🦷 Affected Patients and Damages

These patients are children who received:

1. Chemotherapy treatments (e.g., the 4 types used for leukemia).

2. Radiation in the areas between the chest and head.

Around 7,000 children in Israel have suffered oral damage from significant doses of these treatments. The primary damage involves:

• Damage to the outer layer of the tooth and enamel.

• Weakening of the roots, leading to tooth loss.

• Gum injuries.

💸 Treatment Cost and Financial Burden

This extensive oral, jaw, and teeth rehabilitation is costly, ranging from 50,000 NIS to 200,000 NIS, depending on the case.

Since HMOs only partially cover these costs, the heavy financial and emotional burden falls entirely on the families, who are already exhausted from their prior ordeal.

We are here to help them!

👨‍⚕️ The Medical Team and Assistance Process

We have assembled a team of doctors who have expressed their desire to join this initiative, ready to dedicate their time and expertise to advise and treat these children. These physicians are categorized according to their area of specialization.

If you are a doctor and willing to join the circle of action in this matter, please contact us and we will get in touch. To join the circle of doctors, please click here.

Patients seeking our assistance are requested to submit their application, including a full and detailed medical report from the time of illness and a price quote for the required treatment.

All received materials are reviewed by an expert committee that determines the association's ability to assist. This assistance may involve referring the patient to our pool of specialists or, if necessary, referring them to a hospital and raising the required funding for the treatment at that facility.