Melanoma Treatment in Liv Hospital Ulus
About the clinic
Melanoma treatment at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul, Turkey offers a full range of services. An initial oncologist consultation may cost around $120, while targeted diagnostics like a PET-CT scan are around $1,000. A complete treatment plan can be around $6,300. The hospital is JCI-accredited and uses precision genetic testing to guide therapy.
Diagnostic Process for Melanoma
The clinic offers a comprehensive diagnostic workup. This ensures accurate staging and treatment planning. The available tests include:
- Consultation with oncologist: The first step involves meeting a specialist.
- BRAF genetic testing: This critical test checks for a specific gene mutation. It costs around $1,725.
- Imaging studies: A PET-CT scan is around $1,000. A brain MRI with contrast is around $850.
- Laboratory tests: A tumor marker blood test is around $250. General laboratory research is around $725.
Available Treatment Methods
Treatment is personalized based on the diagnostic results. Dr. Meltem Topalgokceli Selam leads the Medical Oncology department. The main therapies include:
- Targeted Therapy: This is used for BRAF mutation-positive melanoma. It involves drugs that specifically target the cancer cells.
- Immunotherapy: This approach is often for BRAF-negative or advanced cases. It helps the patient's own immune system attack the cancer.
- Chemotherapy: This traditional method uses drugs to destroy fast-dividing cells.
The clinic offers structured treatment packages. A chemotherapy package is around $5,450. It includes consultation, planning, and drug preparation. The comprehensive treatment plan for around $6,300 includes diagnostics and chemotherapy planning. These packages typically do not cover the cost of the drugs themselves or advanced imaging like PET/CT.
As a JCI-accredited facility with a Johns Hopkins affiliation, Liv Hospital Ulus follows international protocols. Patients can discuss their specific case with the oncology team to determine the best individual path forward.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Angiography | $1400 | |
| PET/CT | $750 | |
| Consultation with an oncologist | $120 | |
| CT (computer tomography) | $600 - $800 | |
| Consultation with a neurosurgeon | $200 |
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab) | Price on request | |
| Mastectomy | Price on request | |
| Chemotherapy | Price on request | |
| Thyroid resection | Price on request | |
| Removal of liver cancer | Price on request | |
| Removal of colon cancer | Price on request |
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Liv Hospital Ulus: more details about the clinic
Liv Hospital, located in Ulus, Istanbul, is a leading healthcare facility 30 minutes from Istanbul’s International Airport. Spanning 30,000 m², it houses 50 specialized clinics, three of which are Centers of Excellence, treating 50,000 international patients annually.
Key Centers and Services:
Bone Marrow Transplant Center. With over 1,000 procedures performed, the center offers autologous and allogeneic transplants, using stem cells from bone marrow, peripheral blood, and umbilical cord blood for patients aged 18 and above.
Cancer Center. Liv provides comprehensive cancer care, including Cold Cap Therapy to minimize hair loss during chemotherapy, TrueBeamSTx radiotherapy, IORT for tumor removal, HIPEC for abdominal cancers, and Oncogramme testing to personalize treatment. The Pediatric Oncology Council tailors pediatric oncology treatment plans.
Robotic Surgery Center. Certified by the SRC Excellence Center, Liv Hospital offers minimally invasive surgeries using robotic technology, reducing recovery time, bleeding, and pain and focusing on tumors in various organs.
Neurological Sciences Center. Liv’s specialists have performed 256 neurosurgeries with a 91% survival rate, treating neurological disorders with advanced technologies and specialized units.
Orthopedic Clinic. Using the MakoPlasty robotic system, Liv’s orthopedic team performs minimally invasive knee replacements with a 97% success rate. The clinic collaborates with AOSpine for trauma and joint surgeries.
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Ulus Mahallesi, Canan Sk., 34340 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Turkey
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