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Turkey, Istanbul
Tongue cancer treatment at Medipol Mega University Hospital
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86% Patients
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The medical center is a Bookimed Official Partner. Thus, we arrange treatment for international patients as a hospital representative with no intermediaries and extra charges.
About the clinic
At Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey, patients receive comprehensive care for tongue cancer. The clinic offers a full spectrum from diagnostics to advanced surgical reconstruction. Consultations may cost around $150, a PET-CT scan is around $650, and surgical options like a partial glossectomy may cost around $15,000. A key feature is 34-year-experienced plastic surgeon Prof. Naci Karacaoglan, who performs the delicate reconstructive work.
Diagnostic Process
Accurate diagnosis is the first step. The hospital uses advanced imaging and laboratory tests. Available diagnostics include:
- Doctor consultation and ENT examination
- Advanced imaging: MRI neck and throat (~$450) and PET-CT scan (~$650)
- Biopsy and review of histology blocks for definitive diagnosis
- Comprehensive blood tests and analysis
Surgical Treatment Options
The primary treatment is surgery to remove the tumor. The approach depends on the cancer's extent. The hospital is JCI-accredited and uses the latest Da Vinci surgical robot. Professor Naci Karacaoglan leads reconstructive efforts. He is an award-winning expert with over three decades in plastic surgery.
- Partial Glossectomy with Neck Dissection: This surgery removes part of the tongue and lymph nodes. It aims to preserve maximum function. The package may cost around $15,000 and typically includes a 10-day hospital stay.
- Total Glossectomy with Neck Dissection: This involves complete tongue removal for extensive cancer. This package may cost around $17,000 and usually requires about 14 days in the hospital.
- Tongue Reconstructive Surgery: Prof. Karacaoglan performs this to restore form and function. It may cost between $12,000 and $15,000.
Additional Therapies
Treatment often combines surgery with other methods. These therapies help eliminate remaining cancer cells.
- Radiotherapy: A typical course involves 30 sessions. This localized treatment may cost around $7,500.
- Chemotherapy: This systemic therapy targets cancer throughout the body. One course may cost around $350.
Medipol Mega provides a coordinated approach for international patients. This includes diagnostics, surgery, and necessary aftercare. To explore a personalized treatment plan, patients can consult with the hospital's specialists.
Highlights
2012
Year of foundation
400 doctors
1000000 patients per year
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Medipol Mega University Hospital
Individual treatment program and cost estimate
Average answering time – 5 minutes
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 | Price on request | |
| CT (computer tomography) | $400 | |
| MRI of the spine cord | $400 | |
| Extended analysis of blood | $400 - $1000 | |
| Consultation with a mammologist | $120 |
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Joint Commission International
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Joint Commission International certificate for Medipol Mega University Hospital
Patient choice in Pediatric Oncology & Hematology Oncology
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Patient choice in Pediatric Oncology & Hematology Oncology certificate for Medipol Mega University Hospital
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Dinara Aidarbayeva • Premium Check up Kazakhstan
Apr 4, 2025
Verified review.
We were very satisfied with the quality of service
We had a check-up at Medipol global clinic, we were very satisfied with the quality of service. Everything is clear, accessible, prompt and most importantly professional!
We were examined, treatment was prescribed, we will believe that it will help us and we will be cured!
I would like to thank all the doctors, staff of the check-up department and interpreter Zarina for your attitude and your professional approach to each patient.
I would also like to thank Svetlana, Bookimed coordinator, for the excellent organisation of our check-up and for her humanity, kindness and empathy!
Professionalism of doctors, efficiency and attitude to patients
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The coordinator Svetlana helped us with the organisation of the trip (airport-hotel transfer, clinic hotel (each visit), airport hotel, programme selection, etc.). I would like to express my gratitude to her for her kindness, for the way she managed to make us feel at ease, for her professionalism (she clarified in detail what was bothering us and together with the clinic in online format selected a check-up programme), for her humanity and for her support. She was always in touch with me and at the end she was very worried about the results of the check-up. Such an attitude to a complete stranger is rare nowadays. I thank Svetlana and wish her health, happiness, prosperity and all the best 🌷🌷🌷🌷
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Владислав • Brain tumor Ukraine
Sep 23, 2022
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"Marina Provided us with moral support documentary for the second time at the highest level
Hello, my name is Vladislav Ivanov, Ukraine, Odessa city. In February 2021, my daughter Vlada was diagnosed with anaplastic ependymoma, we went to the doctors for a week trying to find out why the child started having severe headaches. They went through examinations, did an MRI, and as a fact, they found a brain tumor. That's when the ground slipped from under my feet. Realization has come - this has already happened, which means you need to quickly take action. The first thing we did was go to the children's hospital in Kyiv, the child was given a shunt. But unfortunately, fluid began to collect in my head and my vision began to fall sharply. The doctors explained that an operation was urgently needed. We did not have a large accumulated amount, and we decided to complete the operation abroad. We contacted Bookmed. We contacted the employee Marina. Marina quickly found a clinic for us in Turkey, organized a trip for us, flew to Turkey in a matter of days. The hospital was already waiting for us. Examined, took blood for tests and the next day an operation was scheduled. Everything went well. Then they underwent a course of radiotherapy. The results are positive, we were sent home to Ukraine (August 2021). Every 3 months they underwent MRI, the pictures were good .. But a year later, in March 2022, we heard the terrible words “relapse”, “war”. Hastily collected the necessary documents and left for Lviv. From there, by large buses, all children with cancer began to be taken out along the humanitarian corridor from Ukraine to Europe. The daughter and his wife were assigned to France. A second operation was performed, the tumor was removed, and after that a course of chemotherapy was prescribed. After a month of taking the course, the doctor said that chemotherapy was not helping. The doctor suggested experimental chemotherapy, but that didn't help either. As a result, the daughter is getting worse and worse every day. The child began to walk badly, the right leg and handle practically do not work. The child melted before my eyes. It's all very scary, but it's worse to leave Vlad without an opportunity for treatment. I again turned to Marina Bookmed Marina again very quickly found us a hospital in Turkey, helped us with the flight Paris Istanbul. Arrived at the hospital 2 days later, the operation was successful!!! After the operation, the child began to talk, swallow, and after a couple of days to walk. What I want to say Bookmed in particular Marina Provided us with moral support documentary for the second time at the highest level. Marina many thanks to you and your team THANK YOU.
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Ion Scripliuc • Epilepsy Moldova
Feb 22, 2024
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The professionalism of the doctors is top notch
The professionalism of the doctors is top notch. The availability of modern equipment is attractive. The medical staff is attentive and responsive to patients. Excellent work of the international department in terms of logistics and translators, which allows you to concentrate as much as possible on the diagnosis and communication with doctors. Availability of separate rooms per patient during hospitalization. Ensuring adequate prices for hotel rooms. In simple words: the transfer operates from the airport to the hotel and back, daily to the clinic and back to the hotel. There was always a translator with us at the clinic who took us where we needed to go. We received professional medical care.
In this section I would like to note the excellent work of the translator Ayla. A wonderful young woman who exudes confidence, calmness and positivity.
I wish all translators were like Ayla).
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Яна • Сonsultation with a dermatologist Turkey
Feb 2, 2024
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Very satisfied and liked it
I see this clinic on a regular basis. I like everything very much. Large and clean clinic. Competent doctors are working. The first two times there were problems with translators, 2 translators were illiterate and irresponsible. Then they replaced me and gave me a very responsible and decent translator. Very satisfied and liked it
Logistics attentiveness. Drivers. Coordinators
Please pay attention to the old girl. My translator and I ask you to have a conversation with her! Due to her inattention and irresponsibility, I lost my appointment with the dermatologist and had to wait an additional 1.5 hours. Plus, after that she didn’t translate for me and asked another girl, but she spoke English and was not a native speaker of my language! Please pay attention to this
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I would like to thank Yulia for her attentiveness and responsiveness to me
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YUliya • Lymphangioma Ukraine
Jan 26, 2024
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The organization of the trip is at the highest level, the organization is impressive
Everything is very well organized, fast communication between the doctor, translator, and financial department. We had a problem with housing, they didn’t abandon us at night, the clinic staff helped. We did an examination, so I can’t say about the results of the treatment yet. The facilities at the clinic are wonderful, we consulted with 2 doctors, we have a diagnosis and a treatment method. The radiologist is competent and specialist, but not verbose. I didn’t have enough explanations about the risks, etc., the plastic surgeon explained everything in detail, answered all my questions, he was a very nice person. The organization of the trip is at the highest level, the organization is impressive. The diagnosis has been made, treatment methods have been determined, we plan to come for treatment in six months, because the prices are too expensive for us. I can write about the quality of treatment after treatment.
The organization from arrival to departure is superb.
All liked it.
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They always answer quickly; when I was traveling, I felt supported and that they wouldn’t leave me alone in a foreign country.
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updated 12/21/2025
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Medipol Mega University Hospital
Individual treatment program and cost estimate
Average answering time – 5 minutes
How it works:
- We find a medical coordinator familiar with the matter
- You get a personal offer with a step-by-step guide and the cost estimate
- We arrange your travel including appointment scheduling and flights booking
- You arrive at the hospital, we support you 24/7