Kidney cancer Treatment in Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Istanbul, Turkey provides comprehensive care for kidney cancer. A PET/CT scan costs around $1,000, an oncology consultation and preparatory package may cost around $4,100, and chemotherapy administration runs about $4,400. The clinic is a robotic kidney transplantation center and collaborates with Boston Children's Hospital for complex cases.

Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation

Treatment begins with advanced diagnostics. The results are reviewed by a multidisciplinary team. This team creates a personalized treatment plan for each patient.

• PET/CT scan: This advanced imaging typically costs $1,000–$1,200. It helps find cancer spread throughout the body.
• CT scan: This imaging provides detailed pictures of the kidneys and surrounding organs.
• ECHO (Echocardiogram): This test checks heart function before certain treatments.
• Laboratory tests: Blood and urine tests analyze overall health and organ function.

Expert-Led Treatment Options

Dr. Murat Ayhan, an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, leads patient care. He has 14 years of experience and is an ESMO member. Dr. Ayhan is a principal investigator in international Phase II/III clinical trials.

Treatment depends on the cancer's stage and spread.

• Chemotherapy: This is a primary drug treatment for extensive metastases. Chemotherapy is administered every 21 days. A complete preparation and administration package may cost around $4,410. It includes consultation, scans, lab tests, and drug administration. The cost of the medications themselves is separate.
• Nephrectomy + SBRT: This is a combined approach for patients with limited bone metastases. Nephrectomy is surgery to remove the kidney. SBRT (Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy) precisely targets bone tumors. This option requires approval from the multidisciplinary council.

For all patients, the clinic provides support services. These include airport transfers, accommodation help, and interpreter services. Learn more about building a personalized treatment plan at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.