Lung cancer treatment at Memorial Şişli Hospital

Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey, offers a complete range of services for lung cancer. A diagnostic consultation may cost around $220, with advanced imaging like a PET-CT scan running about $700. Radiation therapy with CyberKnife can range from $4,750 to $6,450, while a lung cancer surgery package is typically $10,700–$12,500. The hospital was the first in Turkey to receive JCI accreditation.

Patients first undergo thorough diagnostics to define the cancer's stage and biology. Options include:

• PET-CT or CT scan to locate the tumor
• Advanced biopsy with pathology
• Genetic testing for mutations like EGFR
• PD-L1 testing to check for immunotherapy eligibility

Available Treatment Options

Professor Serkan Keskin leads the oncology department. He has 24 years of experience and has performed over 1,100 procedures. He is a member of international societies ASCO and ESMO and has 42 publications.

The clinic provides multiple treatment paths:

• Robotic Surgery: Minimally invasive procedures like lobectomy or pneumonectomy to remove the tumor. A 4-night surgery package often includes pre-op tests and hospital stay.
• Advanced Radiation: Options include CyberKnife for precise, robotic radiosurgery and Tomotherapy for daily imaging-guided IMRT. SBRT delivers high-dose radiation in just 5-8 sessions.
• Systemic Therapies: Tailored chemotherapy and immunotherapy (like Keytruda) treat cancer throughout the body. The first chemotherapy session may cost around $2,800.

The care plan is tailored to each patient's specific cancer type and stage. Memorial Şişli's multidisciplinary team uses the latest technology to develop a personalized strategy. Patients can learn more about the full diagnostic and treatment process by consulting with the hospital directly.