Melanoma treatment at Medipol Mega University Hospital

Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey, provides comprehensive care for melanoma patients. A consultation costs around $120, a biopsy may cost $2,500, and immunotherapy with Keytruda runs about $3,300 per injection. The JCI and Academic JCI accredited hospital is equipped with technology like the Da Vinci robot for precise surgery.

Complete Melanoma Diagnostics

The diagnostic process aims to accurately stage the cancer. All testing is available on-site at the hospital.

• PET-CT scan costs around $650-750 for detailed whole-body imaging.
• Brain MRI is approximately $200 to check for metastasis.
• CT scan may cost $400 to examine other organs.
• Blood tests and extended blood analysis range from $400 to $1,000.
• Histological block review for a second opinion on tissue samples is around $400.

Available Treatment Options

Prof. Ahmet Bilici leads the clinical oncology team. He has 24 years of experience specializing in melanoma. The clinic offers a full range of surgical and systemic therapies.

• Biopsy for definitive diagnosis includes tissue sampling and a pathology review.
• Mass excision removes suspicious lesions and may cost between $4,000 and $10,000. This includes the surgery and a hospital stay.
• Melanoma surgery (wide excision) removes cancerous tissue. A complete surgery package typically runs $7,000 to $14,000 and includes hospitalization.
• Immunotherapy uses Keytruda (Pembrolizumab). Each injection costs around $3,300 and is an outpatient procedure.
• Chemotherapy involves cytotoxic drugs. One course of treatment may cost between $350 and $600 for the medication.

The large, 810-bed hospital provides access to advanced equipment like CyberKnife and GammaKnife. This supports personalized treatment plans developed by experienced specialists. Patients can receive coordinated diagnostics and treatment all in one location.