Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir in Istanbul, Turkey offers full treatment for astrocytoma. This includes diagnostics like consultations and PET-CT scans, alongside chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Prices vary across services, with an oncologist consultation around $110, a PET-CT scan at about $650, a 6-session chemotherapy course at $3,900, and radiotherapy at $4,500. The clinic operates as an advanced cancer center, bringing diagnostics and neurosurgery together in one location.
The clinic uses a detailed diagnostic approach. Patients can access various tests. These confirm the type and stage of the astrocytoma.
Consultation with a radiologist is also available. This is for reviewing existing imaging disks from other hospitals. The clinic offers package deals for extended research studies.
The medical oncology team tailors treatment to each patient. The main treatment methods include systemic therapy and radiation.
Chemotherapy and radiotherapy courses are priced separately. They do not include consultations, imaging, or hospital stays. Patients receive individualized protocols based on their specific case.
The hospital is an advanced cancer center. It has a strong neurosurgery specialty and PET-CT imaging. Dr. Prof. Tahsin Ozatli specializes in medical oncology and brain cancer treatment.
For international patients, the clinic provides significant support. This includes Russian-speaking coordinators. Free airport transfers and hotel booking assistance are also available. The hospital is conveniently located about 40 minutes from Istanbul Airport.
For a detailed assessment and treatment plan, patients can connect with the clinic's oncology specialists.
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| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation with a neurosurgeon | $110 - $140 | |
| Extended analysis of blood | $250 - $500 | |
| Abdominal CT Scan | $350 | |
| Consultation with an oncologist | $130 | |
| Consultation of a radiologist | $120 |
Istinye Liv Hospital is located on the Bosphorus coast 40 minutes drive from the Istanbul New Airport.
2,700 international patients choose Istinye Liv for treatment annually.
Doctors of the Oncology Department accept children and adults.
PET-CT is available here for an accurate diagnosing and individual treatment plan development. Using PET-CT, doctors can detect even the smallest tumors up to 1 mm in size.
The Istinye oncologists carry out such cancer treatments as:
This method is considered the most minimally invasive — the operation is performed through small incisions of 0.5-5 cm. In contrast, an open intervention requires the 10-15 cm incision.
Laparoscopy minimizes the damage of healthy tissues and blood loss, so the patient recovers faster than after open surgery.
The Istinye Liv oncologists apply chemotherapy for comprehensive cancer treatment. There are such types of chemo as:
Radiation therapy is used for benign and malignant tumors treatment with ionizing radiation. It destroys cancer cells and therefore stops the development of the disease.
Radiotherapy is prescribed both independently and in combination with other cancer treatment methods.
RFA affects the tumor with a high temperature of radiofrequency waves. During the procedure, the doctor uses an ultrasound or CT scan to accurately direct the radiofrequency waves and not damage the healthy tissues.
Radiofrequency ablation is used to treat small neoplasms up to 3 cm in bones, lungs, liver, kidneys, adrenal glands, and prostate gland.
This cancer treatment method stimulates the immune system to fight the tumor, so the body can recognize cancer cells and destroy them.
According to the hospital data, immunotherapy is the most effective for Hodgkin's lymphoma, melanoma, neck tumors, lungs, breast, kidney, and bladder treatment. Immunotherapy does not cause side effects compared with chemotherapy.
Neurosurgeons accept patients with spinal cord, brain, and peripheral nervous system disorders. To make the operations as safe and effective as possible, doctors use:
For operations on the brain and spinal cord, doctors perform microsurgery, an intervention enlarging and illuminating the operated area that allows minimizing the risk of bleeding.
The Istinye specialists perform organ transplants for adults and children. They carry out liver and kidney transplant operations along with complex interventions like simultaneous transplantation of several organs.
The Organ Transplant Department is headed by Professor Ayhan Dinсkan who performed more than 1,000 liver transplants and 5,000 kidney transplants in children and adults. The success rate of the donor organ acceptance is 91.7%, as Istinye Liv Hospital reports.
The Istinye urologists conduct surgical treatment of urolithiasis (stones), cysts, acute renal failure, prostate diseases and congenital malformations of the urinary system. Doctors accept adults and children for treatment.
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