The total cost of esophageal cancer treatment in Turkey varies depending on the treatment plan. An oncologist consultation is approximately $120, a PET-CT scan costs $650, and the placement of a port catheter is $1,800. Chemotherapy sessions are priced at $1,100 per session, while immunotherapy sessions cost $3,900 each. The potential cost for 30 sessions of radiotherapy is around $5,500. Additionally, genetic studies are $7,500, and each cycle of the FOLFOX chemotherapy regimen is $1,100, with nivolumab treatment priced at $6,900 per course.
| Turkey | Austria | Spain | |
| Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer | from $7,000 | from $12,000 | from $10,000 |
| Radiation therapy for esophageal carcinoma | from $7,000 | from $20,000 | from $15,000 |
| Esophagectomy | from $18,000 | from $30,000 | from $30,000 |
| Chemotherapy for esophageal carcinoma | from $5,000 | from $12,000 | from $3,500 |
| Chemotherapy for breast cancer | from $1,200 | from $15,000 | from $3,500 |
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Fahad Mawlood900+ procedures performed – Dr. Bülent Karagöz specializes in esophageal cancer at Anadolu Medical Center, with 32 years of oncology experience.
She ranked 3rd in Turkey's medical oncology entrance exam, demonstrating a top-tier command of cancer knowledge. She now practices at Anadolu Medical Center.
Prof. Dr. Suleyman Alici specializes in esophageal cancer treatment at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. His expertise ensures precise and effective care for patients.
Dr. Mustafa Solak specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, with fellowship training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.