Proton therapy for breast cancer in Istanbul typically costs from $19,500 to $19,500. Final pricing depends on the number of sessions, treatment plan complexity, and clinic technology. Patients save around 64% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $110,000 on average. Quotes usually include oncology consultations, 3D treatment planning, and PET-CT imaging.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul is Turkey's primary oncology hub, hosting JCI-accredited centers that concentrate more advanced radiation technology than any other Turkish city. This density allows patients to access high-precision care at Memorial Şişli, the first Turkish hospital to earn JCI accreditation. Expert oncologists like Berrin Pehlivan bring international research experience from the Paul Scherrer Institute to local protocols.
| Turkey | Austria | Spain | |
| Proton therapy for breast cancer | from $30,000 | from $55,000 | from $85,000 |
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-Operation
Days 3 to 5 - Proton Therapy
Day 6 - Post-Operation
Day 7 - Departure
Weeks 1 to 4 - Rehabilitation
Please note that each case is individual and the timeline may vary based on the patient"s condition and response to the therapy.
Dr. Mustafa Solak specializes in breast cancer treatment, with fellowship training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and experience at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
The doctor specializes in radiation oncology with over 32 years of experience. She has authored 114 scientific publications addressing various oncological issues. Her professional roles include being a Board Member and Chief Editor at the Turkish Society of Oncology and a Scientific Advisory Board Member at Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences. She completed her medical training and residency in Radiation Oncology at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. The doctor is an active member of several professional societies, including the Turkish Society of Oncology, where she serves as Vice President.