Most Popular Clinic for Rhabdomyosarcoma Treatment
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About the clinic
Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul provides full care for pediatric Rhabdomyosarcoma. Diagnostic services start from $120, an initial chemotherapy cycle runs around $1,280-$1,500, and transplant procedures may cost around $50,000. The clinic is the first JCI-accredited hospital in Turkey and has a pediatric hematology specialist directing care.
Diagnostic Workup
Accurate diagnosis is the first step. The hospital's multidisciplinary oncology center offers a complete set of tests. This ensures treatment is tailored to the child's specific case.
Oncologist consultation typically costs around $120-220.
Advanced imaging like an MRI or PET-CT scan may cost around $400-700.
Biopsy procedures are available. A bone marrow biopsy is around $2,500.
Treatment Options and Pricing
Rhabdomyosarcoma treatment often combines different therapies. Memorial Şişli uses modern equipment and protocols. Treatment plans are created individually.
Chemotherapy
The standard VAC regimen is a core treatment. It uses three drugs: Vincristine, Actinomycin D, and Cyclophosphamide. Patients usually receive infusions on Day 1 and Day 8 of a 3-week cycle.
Initial chemotherapy cycle may cost around $1,280-$1,500. This includes Day 1 hospitalization.
Subsequent cycles are around $1,400-$1,600 each.
A comprehensive 48-week program is available for around $59,000. It includes 16 nights of hospitalization.
Radiation Therapy
Radiotherapy often follows chemotherapy. It targets the tumor site precisely. The hospital uses advanced TrueBeam STx and IMRT technology.
A typical course involves 30 sessions. The total radiation dose is 5400 cGy. This treatment is usually included in comprehensive treatment packages.
Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Transplantation
These are advanced options for complex cases. The pediatric wards have HEPA-filtered rooms for infection control. Hospital stays typically last 30 to 45 days.
Autologous stem cell transplantation may cost around $50,000.
Allogeneic transplant from a related donor is around $57,500.
Allogeneic transplant from an unrelated donor is around $77,500.
For personalized care, the hospital offers a complete treatment program. It includes airport transfers and full medical management. This package may cost around 46,500 EUR.
Medical Team
Prof. Dr. Betül Tavil is the pediatric hematology specialist. She consults on Rhabdomyosarcoma treatment programs. Her expertise helps guide each child's multidisciplinary care plan at the JCI-accredited facility.
Families seeking a full-service oncology center can consult with Memorial Şişli to discuss a tailored treatment approach.
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2000
Year of foundation
189 doctors
Most Popular Clinic for Rhabdomyosarcoma Treatment
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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.
Pediatric Oncology
diagnostics
Price
Angiography
$1500 - $2200
Lab tests
$500
Consultation with an oncologist
$220
Biopsy
$1500 - $2500
Bone marrow biopsy
$2500
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Memorial Şişli Hospital:
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Memorial Şişli Hospital in Turkey is established in 2000. It is one out 15 hospitals of Memorial Healthcare Group which serves 1,600,000 patients annually, 15,000 of them are foreigners. The Memorial Healthcare Group consists of hospitals located in Istanbul, Antalya, Ankara, Kayseri, and Diyarbakır.
According to US News & World Report, Memorial is the best group of hospitals for treatment of American patients outside the USA.
Memorial Şişli Hospital is located in the city center of the European part of Istanbul. The distance between the hospital and Istanbul Ataturk International Airport is 28 km.
Advantages of Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul
The hospital applies the latest equipment for diagnostics and treatment: 64-slice CT device for the precise tumors examination, TrueBeam STx radiotherapy device and IMRT apparatus to irradiate tumors without healthy tissues affection.
Professors and doctors who work in the hospital, regularly practice in top medical centers of Europe and the USA.
Advanced IVF Center. There is one of the best IVF centers of the country regarding the number of successful procedures in Memorial Şişli Hospital.
The assistance of international patients. The staff of the International Department assists patients in each step of medical travel.
Memorial Şişli Hospital in figures
Awards and achievements of Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul
JCI accreditation
Memorial is the 1st medical network in Turkey, which was accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI) in 2002 and confirmed it in 2005, 2008, 2011, 2014. JCI certificate ensures Memorial hospitals’ compliance with high-quality criteria. Among them are a success rate of surgeries, modern equipment, outstanding coordinating processes within a medical team.
ISO 15189 certificate
The laboratory of Memorial Şişli IVF Center is the 1st in Turkey and other Asian countries which is accredited according to ISO 15189 quality requirements.
Oncology Department
Doctors of the Oncology Department carry out the treatment in accordance with the international NCCN (National Comprehensive Cancer Network) and ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology) protocols.
The department is equipped with the latest radiotherapy devices — TrueBeam STx and IMRT. They irradiate tumors of up to 1.5 mm in size with high accuracy without affecting healthy tissues.
Oncosurgeons of the Memorial Şişli Hospital specialize in minimally invasive operations. They use Da Vinci robotic surgery, laparoscopy, endoscopy. Surgical intervention is performed through small punctures up to 1-3 cm. As a result, a patient has no scars after the surgery. The recovery takes only 5-10 days.
Prevention of side effects
Side effects, (vomiting and fever) occur after chemotherapy in most of the cases. To avoid such consequences, doctors prescribe immunostimulants and special drugs.
Doctors also apply a special DigniCap cap to prevent hair loss during and after chemo. This cap influences on the scalp with cold. As a result, the blood vessels constrict, so chemotherapy does not reach the hair roots.
Cancer diagnostics at Memorial Şişli, Istanbul
Bone Marrow Transplant Center
Doctors conduct a bone marrow transplant for patients with blood and lymphatic system diseases.
Specialists perform 100 such procedures annually. The success rate depends on the patient’s diagnosis — 80-90% according to the hospital’s statistics.
Doctors perform:
an autologous transplant using own patient’s cells
allogeneic transplant from relatives (unrelated donors can be found via the international bank).
The wards are equipped with HEPA-filters and separate ventilation system. It ensures sterile conditions and prevents infections.
IVF Center
Doctors treat infertility with IVF. The success rate of the procedure is 65%.
Memorial Şişli Hospital is the 1st medical center in Turkey where doctors have performed IVF with ICSI microinjections. Alike IVF procedure, ICSI fertilization technique takes place not in a test-tube, but directly in the egg cytoplasm. Due to this, chances for successful pregnancy increase.
Such procedures are carried out at the center:
Pre-implantation genetic examination of the embryo. It ensures that the baby will not have hereditary diseases.
Preparing the woman's body for embryo implantation.
Intrauterine diagnosis of the fetus.
Management of pregnancy.
Psychological counseling for a couple.
Over 3,000 in vitro fertilization procedures are performed annually. More than 10,000 babies have born since Memorial Şişli Hospital foundation.
Transplant Department
Memorial Şişli Hospital is the 1st private medical facility in Turkey where doctors conducted kidney and liver transplant. The hospital is licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health to perform organ transplant procedures.
Memorial Şişli transplant specialists practice in European and American hospitals. The organ transplant procedures for international patients are performed only from a related donor.
The success rate of the kidney transplant is 99%, the liver — 93.5%.
Neurosurgery Department
Specialists of the Neurosurgery Department perform operations for children and adults with brain and spinal cord tumors, diseases of the nervous system. A team of neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, oncologists provides the treatment.
Here is a center for minimally invasive spinal cord surgery. Doctors apply microsurgical and endoscopic techniques to operate the spinal cord. Due to this, a surgical intervention is low injuring; a risk to affect nervous ends is reduced.
After the surgery, a team of physiotherapists and rehab specialists works with patients.
Service for international patients
Accommodation
Patients stay in 1-, 2-bed rooms. There are a bathroom, TV, WiFi in each room.
On the territory of Memorial Şişli building, there is a 5-star hotel with 8 standard and 2 luxury rooms.
Transfer
The staff members of the International Department assist an airport-hospital transfer for patients.
Language assistance
The hospital provides services of a medical interpreter.
A ward at Memorial, Turkey
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I’m so very glad I had the best doctor and best care
My arrival at Istanbul airport was smooth and efficient. I was met and transported to my hotel. My hotel was lovely.
Transportation from hotel to hospitals on time and efficient.
I met my advocate at international patient area, she had everything under control, all tests lined up and doctor appointments were fabulous. My advocate translated to my language at every appointment.
I’m very happy with the service and I felt very “looked after”.
My outcome is excellent and I’m so very glad I had the best doctor and best care.
About Bookimed service
Bookimed lovely to deal with. Reactive to my questions and concerns. Contacted me after surgery to inquire how I was doing.
Very efficient with transfers.
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Reply from Nazrin Imanova
representative of Memorial Şişli Hospital
Nov 10, 2025
Hello, Ma'am! Thank you so much for your kind review. We will be glad to meet you soon
Antonio Morales
• Hair transplant
France
Jul 31, 2025
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Whether it's the doctors, nurses or reception staff, many other hospitals should take inspiration from the Turkish hospital model
The quality of the hospital service is second to none, with well-organised, highly competent services that are always available to patients.
Whether it's the doctors, nurses or reception staff, many other hospitals should take inspiration from the Turkish hospital model.
The hospitals are like luxury hotels, you feel good, you are looked after and followed throughout your stay.
Finally, the money I spent there was really justified.
Thank you to everyone who looked after me during my 14-day stay.
Of course I recommend Istanbul Memorial Hospital.
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Reply from Nazrin Imanova
representative of Memorial Şişli Hospital
Aug 13, 2025
We are happy to help you throughout your way, Sir!
Tetyana
• PET/CT
Ukraine
Oct 5, 2025
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But I really liked the Bukimed service - they helped, supported, organised everything in the best possible way
There are certain issues with the hospital, in particular, the staff who are in no hurry and we had to spend the whole day in the hospital instead of a few hours - we waited, waited, and waited again..... But I really liked the Bukimed service - they helped, supported, organised everything in the best possible way. Thank you.
Overall, the hospital is good
Perhaps it's due to a different mentality, but we didn't really like waiting endlessly - no procedure or appointment started on time, no one is in a hurry and no one appreciates other people's time.
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I really liked the service, they were very helpful.
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Mihail
• Heart сheck up
United States of America
Aug 4, 2025
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I would especially like to note your human attitude, sensitivity and patience - it is worth a lot
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you for your professionalism, attentive attitude and care during my treatment.
Thanks to your efforts and correctly selected treatment, I feel a significant improvement and confidence in my health.
I would especially like to note your human attitude, sensitivity and patience - it is worth a lot. Nowadays it is not so often to meet a doctor who can not only treat, but also support you mentally.
I wish you good health, prosperity and further success in your noble work. Thank you for everything you have done for me.
With respect and gratitude,
Mikhail Garamita
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I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you for your professionalism, attentive attitude and care during my treatment.
Thanks to your efforts and correctly selected treatment, I feel a significant improvement and confidence in my health.
I would especially like to note your human attitude, sensitivity and patience - it is worth a lot. Nowadays it is not so often to meet a doctor who can not only treat, but also support you mentally.
I wish you good health, prosperity and further success in your noble work. Thank you for everything you have done for me.
With respect and gratitude,
MG
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Amanda Kirby
• Breast reduction
United Kingdom
Jul 26, 2025
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I honestly had an amazing experience
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Having breast reduction and uplift surgery is something that I had wanted for numerous years but due to underlying health conditions I knew it wouldn't be straight forward.
When I eventually made the decision I couldn't have made a better decision.
From the initial contact and liason s from Bookimed to the transfers, hotel, hospital tests, surgery and post surgery support was more than I could have asked for.
The interpreter Bayza was exceptional and made me feel relaxed throughout the process. The hospital staff and especially my surgeon Dr Kadriye who was so friendly and professional throughout. I honestly had an amazing experience.
All my health issues were taken very seriously and accommodated for by giving me the relevant tests and aftercare.
I would advise from my personal experience to take clothes that button or unzip after surgery .And my must have item would be my neck cushion that I took with me for after surgery for when you have to sleep upright.
Memorial Sisli was outstanding. And I am so happy with outcome. Thankyou all .
The photos were from the morning of surgery and the 7th day after.
The reassurance,confidence, understanding and professionalism of surgeon.
And of course the outcome!
The food on the ward.
About Bookimed service
Responds quickly
Will answer and explore any questions asked
Keeps intouch from initial contact.
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