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BP Klinik is a multidisciplinary center in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey. The facility specializes in personalized oncology, radiotherapy, and preventive genetic wellness. Prof. Dr. Berrin Pehlivan founded the clinic after training in France and Switzerland. She graduated from Hacettepe University in 2000 and holds an MBA. The team includes experts in radiation oncology, nutrition, and mental health.

A 6-person expert panel runs 2.5-hour patient evaluations. Specialized services include the Life Genetics Test for early disease screening. Diagnostic tools cover whole-body MRI, mammography with tomosynthesis, and advanced mutation testing. Treatment focuses on individual plans for various cancers using radiotherapy and surgery. International patients get support from a team fluent in English and French.

Smart Medical Center is a multidisciplinary medical network in Kyiv, Ukraine. It treats both adults and children across three branches. Key specialties include oncology, surgery, gynecology, and proctology. The clinic has been operating for over nine years. Its team includes more than 280 doctors and over 70 experienced surgeons. Around 30 staff members hold academic degrees or scientific titles.

The network has 14 specialized departments, its own laboratory, and dedicated surgical facilities. Diagnostics include digital X-ray, expert-level endoscopy, and ultrasound. The clinic holds ESMO and ASCO accreditations for its cancer care. It is also an official internship base for major medical universities.

Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center (SYSUCC) is a university hospital in Guangzhou, China. It is one of the country's largest integrated cancer centers. The center treats adults and children across 35 clinical departments. Major specialties include medical oncology, radiation oncology, and neurosurgery. The neurosurgery team performs about 1,400 procedures each year.

The center opened in 1964 as a specialized tumor hospital. In 2023, it managed over 1.84 million outpatient visits. Surgeons performed more than 45,000 operations that same year. SYSUCC runs two campuses with 2,247 ward beds and 42 operating rooms. It has been a UICC member since 2012.

The hospital uses four da Vinci robots for minimally invasive surgery. Other technologies include CyberKnife and proton-beam therapy. SYSUCC was among the first Chinese hospitals to adopt digital pathology. It also has a dedicated radionuclide production and nuclear medicine unit. International patients get support through a specialized International Medical Center.

Chiang Mai Alist Clinic is a private aesthetic medicine center treating 2,000 patients yearly. It specializes in facial sculpting, cosmetology, and stem cell therapy. The clinic follows the ALIST approach with certified Thai and international FDA devices.

• 95-99% success rates for stem cell therapy, Botox, and PRP hair loss treatment.
• Attracts patients from Europe, Asia, the USA, Canada, and Australia.
• ISO certified for quality and safety standards.
• Serves adults only, with no pediatric services offered.