Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex in Istanbul, Turkey offers a full treatment program for thyroid cancer. This includes surgical removal and specialized nuclear medicine therapies. A basic PSA test costs around $100, while a CT scan is approximately $500. Treatment options include thyroid resection surgery around $7,000 and radioiodine therapy starting around $4,500. The clinic is a JCI-accredited cancer center with a dedicated nuclear medicine department.
The diagnostic process is thorough. Patients undergo various tests to plan treatment. Available diagnostics include:
- CT scans for detailed imaging
- Extended blood panels to check hormone and tumor marker levels
- Histopathology revision of biopsy samples for a second opinion
- Whole-body scans after radioiodine therapy to check treatment effectiveness
Treatment Options for Thyroid Cancer
The clinic provides two primary treatments. The choice depends on the cancer stage and patient needs.
Thyroid resection surgery (thyroidectomy) is an open procedure. It aims to remove the cancerous gland entirely. The surgery package typically costs around $7,000. It includes two nights in a standard hospital room. Operation room charges, doctor fees, and pre-operative tests are also covered. This option is for cases where surgical removal is the recommended first step.
Radioiodine therapy (I-131) is a non-surgical treatment. It uses radioactive iodine taken orally to destroy remaining thyroid tissue. This therapy may cost around $4,500. The package includes a consultation, necessary blood tests, and the I-131 administration. A post-therapy whole-body scan and a three-day hospitalization in an isolation room are part of the plan. Nursing care and equipment are provided. This method targets residual cancer cells with minimal radiation to the rest of the body.
For convenience, a combined consultation and therapy package is available for around $7,100. It bundles an initial specialist review with the full radioiodine treatment protocol.
Expert Nuclear Medicine Care
Acad. Dr. Betül Vatankulu leads the nuclear medicine efforts. She is a member of the Turkish and European Associations of Nuclear Medicine. Her expertise includes radioiodine therapy and advanced PET/CT diagnostics. The hospital itself is Turkey's first privately owned cancer hospital. It features a PET-CT scanner and a linear accelerator on-site. Patient support includes free airport transfers and interpreter services. The chemotherapy unit has 58 beds and some patient rooms offer boutique-hotel style comfort. Contact the clinic to discuss a personalized thyroid cancer treatment plan.
Individual treatment program and cost estimate
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