Breast cancer treatment at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic

Acibadem Altunizade Clinic in Istanbul, Turkey provides complete diagnostics and care for breast cancer. A consultation with an oncologist may cost around $120, a course of radiotherapy is typically $700 to $5,500, and a surgical procedure runs around $9,000 to $22,000. Complex cases are reviewed by Prof. Dr. İbrahim Yıldız, a hematologist-oncologist specializing in treatment planning.

Diagnostic Workup

The diagnostic process is tailored to each patient. It begins with specialist consultations to plan the next steps. Available tests include imaging and tissue analysis.

• Oncologist consultation for initial evaluation and planning.
• Radiologist consultation for imaging review.
• Advanced imaging like PET/CT (around $750-$825) and Breast MRI
• Biopsy for a definitive diagnosis, costing around $1,000 to $2,500.
• Genetic testing with a large hereditary gene panel, typically around $1,100.

Treatment Methods

The clinic offers a full spectrum of modern treatments. The approach is personalized based on the tumor type and stage.

• Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is used before surgery for aggressive cancers like triple-negative breast cancer. A course may cost around $2,500.
• Chemotherapy + Immunotherapy combines drugs to target advanced tumors. A course typically runs $2,000 to $4,800.
• Standard chemotherapy courses cost around $850 to $10,000. An IV port for administration may cost around $1,700.
• Radiotherapy is used after surgery or as primary treatment. It costs around $700 to $5,500.
• Breast cancer surgery is tailored to the patient's response to prior therapy. The procedure costs around $9,000 to $22,000. Reconstruction is planned if needed.

Treatment at this LEED Platinum-certified clinic in Istanbul is coordinated through an international patient support center. Patients can discuss their diagnostic and surgical options with Prof. Dr. Yıldız to create a personalized plan.