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Melanoma Treatment in Liv Hospital Ulus

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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.

Highlights

2013 Year of foundation
320 doctors
Most Popular Clinic for Melanoma Treatment
331500 patients per year
13200 Operations per year

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Treatments prices in the clinic

Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.
Oncology
diagnostics Price
Tumor Marker Blood Test $250
CT of thoracic, abdominal and pelvic organs Price on request
Biopsy Price on request
Bone marrow biopsy $235
MRI of the brain 3.0 T $805
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Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab) Price on request
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Licences

JCI accreditation certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul, Turkey, 2024

hospital accreditations of quality

Joint Commission International  certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Joint Commission International
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Certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001 by TÜV NORD CERT certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001 by TÜV NORD CERT
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Colorectal Surgery Center for Excellence certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Colorectal Surgery Center for Excellence
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Robotic Surgery Center of Exellence certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Robotic Surgery Center of Exellence
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Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
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Patient choice in Diagnostics certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
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Best patient assistance certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
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Liv Hospital Ulus: more details about the clinic

Turkey, Istanbul

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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Сергей • Melanoma Russian Federation

Aug 23, 2018
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"Translator Madina, who accompanied us all the time, just umnichka !!! In all delves into itself

Surface melanoma was detected in November 2016. A deep excision was carried out in the Kiev oncology center at Verkhovinaya Street. The thickness of melanoma in Breslow is 0.038 mm. In a year and a half, the histology was rechecked in Israel. After rechecking, applying with help to this resource, Constantine offered to undergo examination in the clinic of Turkey, in Istanbul. The clinic is called Liv Hospital. The glass and blocks were rechecked in Turkey. Almost everything coincided with Israeli data (0.68 mm thickness, 0.7 mm Israel) and 1 mitosis was detected. Translator Madina, who accompanied us all the time, just umnichka !!! In all delves into itself. You can all ask her again, she will ask the doctor if you do not understand something or have additional questions before the examination. Two doctor's consultations are included immediately in the cost when you pay only the first - one before the examinations and the second after. It was also possible to ask for other health problems and get advice. There are almost all doctors there. If you want to check on other issues - take with you all the available documents. I was also examined for gynecology, as in Ukraine they put dysplasia of the cervix. The diagnosis was not confirmed in the clinic of Turkey. At the moment, they said that the BSLU does not need to be done and every survey was painted for every 3 months in Ukraine. We thank Constantine and his colleague Julia for their assistance, as well as assistance in organizing a free transfer to Istanbul.
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Сергей • Melanoma Russian Federation

Aug 23, 2018
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