Hormone therapy in Istanbul typically costs from $1,100 to $1,100 depending on the protocol, delivery method, and clinic tier. Patients save around 94% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $11,000 on average. Most Istanbul clinic bundles include specialist consultations, initial blood panels, and the first supply of medication or implants.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul is Turkey's leading hub for oncology-grade hormone therapy due to its concentration of JCI-accredited institutions. Many patients find better value at major university hospitals like Anadolu Medical Center or Medipol Mega. These centers maintain direct affiliations with top US institutions like Johns Hopkins, offering the same protocols at a fraction of the cost.
| Turkey | Austria | Spain | |
| Hormone therapy | from $407 | from $7,000 | from $3,000 |
| Androgen deprivation therapy | from $1,500 | from $4,500 | from $3,200 |
| Hormone therapy for prostate cancer | - | - | from $2,324 |
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-operation Consultation
Day 3 - Test Results and Treatment Plan
Day 4 - Start of Hormone Therapy
Day 5 to 14 - Continuation of Therapy
Week 3 - Post-operation Monitoring
Week 4 - Rehabilitation
Week 6
Week 8
Please note that this is a general guide and individual experiences may vary. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice.
The doctor is a highly regarded oncologist at the Anadolu Medical Center, specializing in medical oncology and chemotherapy. After obtaining a medical degree from Ankara University in 2005, the doctor completed specialty training in internal medicine at Istanbul University and further specialized in medical oncology at Marmara University by 2017. The doctor has led the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital and has participated in numerous international clinical studies. The doctor focuses on a wide range of cancers, including breast, urological, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers, among others.
The doctor is a member of several prestigious oncology societies, including the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, the European Society of Medical Oncology, and the American Society of Medical Oncology. The doctor has participated in advanced training programs globally, including programs at Oxford University and ESMO.
Fellowship-trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute – Dr. Solak specializes in hormone therapy for multiple cancer types.
Assoc. Dr. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in hormone therapy.
Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with over 80 publications in medical oncology.