Melanoma care at EKOL International Hospitals - İzmir in İzmir, Turkey, includes chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and photodynamic therapy. The Oncology Clinic treats different tumour types and focuses on early cancer diagnosis. Treatment choice depends on the tumour’s size, location, and stage.
Melanoma treatment options
- Chemotherapy: Drugs taken by mouth or given through an injection line target cancer cells. The care team selects this option based on the melanoma’s size, location, and stage.
- Immunotherapy: Medicines stimulate the patient’s immune system to fight cancer cells. Its use depends on tumour details and stage.
- Photodynamic therapy: This treatment combines laser light with medicines that respond to light. The clinic lists it as an option for melanoma, based on the tumour’s size, location, and stage.
Changes in skin color can be a reason to seek medical advice. The clinic’s Oncology Clinic also develops techniques for early cancer diagnosis.
EKOL International Hospitals holds ISO certification and a Turkish Ministry of Health International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate. Its network includes 9 hospitals in İzmir and treats 500,000+ patients annually.
Patients can request a consultation through Bookimed to discuss melanoma care at the clinic.