Breast cancer Treatment in Turkey — Page 4

This university hospital's oncology program is affiliated with Johns Hopkins. Prof. Dr. Turkan Öztürk Topçu is a clinical oncologist with 16 years of experience of experience and ESMO/ASCO membership. Diagnostics start from $80 for thyroid tests, with consultations at $170 and a PET scan for $750. IMRT/IGRT radiotherapy costs around $6,750 for 16-20 sessions, while advanced Tomotherapy may cost $8,440–$14,140. A complete oncology diagnostic package runs $2,730–$4,140.

CatchLife is a private medical center in Antalya, Turkey, treating over 2,000 patients annually. Its core specialties include dental treatment, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, and plastic surgery. The center holds accreditation from the Turkish Medical Association.

• Patients come from Europe, the Commonwealth, Arab League States, the United States, Canada, and Australia.
• Provides care across 6 specialized departments under one roof.

Kolan Hospital Group is a JCI-accredited network of 6 hospitals and 2 medical centers in Istanbul. It serves more than 1 million patients each year across cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, and ophthalmology. Patients pay 40–50% less than in leading European hospitals.

• Cardiac diagnostic accuracy reaches up to 100% with echocardiography, Holter monitoring, and tilt table testing.
• Oncology department uses 3D radiotherapy with IMRT and physician-designed treatment planning systems.
• The hospital group has 40 operating rooms and 250 beds equipped for intensive care.
• Neurology department uses long-term video-EEG, PET-CT, and SPECT for epilepsy diagnosis.
• Free airport transfers and interpreters available for international patients.

Medicana Sivas Hospital treats over 110,000 patients each year in Sivas. It operates 35 departments with a staff of 86 specialists. The hospital is part of a trusted national healthcare network.

• Patients come from across the region for general surgery and internal medicine.
• On-site diagnostic imaging and laboratory services support fast diagnosis.
• Private patient rooms offer comfort and privacy during recovery.

Prof. Abut Kebudi brings 34 years of experience of oncology experience and UCLA fellowship training. Diagnostics start from $100 for MRI review, with a PET/CT scan around $750. A mastectomy with sentinel node biopsy typically runs $5,850, covering doctors' fees, the operating room, pre-op tests, and hospital stay. Chemotherapy courses may cost from $1,500 each.

Private Optimed Hospital is an ISO-certified hospital in Istanbul treating over 250,000 patients each year. Its main specialty is obesity and weight loss surgery. The hospital also has 25 departments covering cardiology, neurosurgery, and plastic surgery.

• Holds the Baby-friendly Hospital accreditation from WHO and UNICEF.
• Offers free online doctor consultations, plus follow-up calls after treatment.
• Uses a 1.5 Tesla MRI designed for patients uncomfortable with closed spaces.
• Provides computed tomography with reduced radiation dose.
• Includes a 16-bed general intensive care unit and a 14-bed newborn ICU.

Assoc. Prof. Furkan Sarıcı is a dedicated medical oncologist. He provides complete personalized breast cancer treatment plans. A full package may cost around $9,500. It includes a PET-CT scan, doctor consultations, and all chemotherapy drugs and sessions. It also covers airport transfers, hotel assistance, and translation services for international patients.

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Bozkurt has performed over 1,100 breast reconstruction procedures in his 22-year career. His technique focuses on two-stage prepectoral reconstruction, reducing animation deformity. The comprehensive package costs around $14,000, which includes diagnostics – PET/CT, MRI, mammography, and ultrasound – as well as both surgical stages and full airport transfers. This takes place at JCI-accredited Medistate Hospital.

Prof. Dr. İbrahim Yıldız, a hematologist/oncologist, reviews complex breast cancer cases to plan treatment at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic, a LEED Platinum-certified center. Diagnostics start from $120 for an oncologist consultation, with CT scans from $500–$1,000 and breast MRI around $850. Treatment options may include radiotherapy ($700–$5,500), chemotherapy ($850–$10,000 per course), and breast cancer surgery ($9,000–$22,000).

Medistanbul Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center in Istanbul, Turkey, treating around 90,000 patients each year. Its strongest specialties are orthopedics, oncology, urology, and plastic surgery.

• Patients come from Africa, the Arab League states, the USA, Canada, and Australia.
• The hospital has 26 specialized departments covering all major medical fields.
• Both adults and children receive care across all core specialties.