Anadolu Medical Center
Anadolu Medical Center
Turkey, Istanbul
Yesim Yildirim
22 years of experience
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The cost of immunotherapy with Keytruda (pembrolizumab) in Turkey typically ranges from $3,300 to $10,000. Prices can vary depending on the clinic, the oncologist’s experience, number of cycles, and whether Keytruda is used alone or combined with other treatments. In the United States, the average cost is $21,500 (per NCCN). This means immunotherapy with Keytruda in Turkey is about 69% less expensive than in the U.S.
In Turkey, the price usually covers Keytruda medication, oncologist consultations, infusion sessions, pre-treatment bloodwork, and follow-up monitoring. In the U.S., medication, infusion, and specialist fees are often billed separately, with extra charges for lab tests and follow-up care. Patients should confirm if additional scans, genetic testing, or side effect management are included in the quoted price.
Why do patients choose Turkey for immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembrolizumab)?
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| Turkey | Austria | Spain | |
| Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab) | from $3,300 | from $15,000 | from $15,000 |
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Fahad MawloodDr. Solak specializes in treating various cancers, including lung and gastrointestinal cancers, with extensive training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.
Assoc. Prof. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in immunotherapy treatments.
Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with over 80 international publications. She works at Anadolu Medical Center.
Dr. Ozadli specializes in lung and gastrointestinal cancers, with extensive training at Ankara Oncology Hospital.
Keytruda, a form of immune-based therapy, leverages the body's immune system to target and destroy cancer cells using monoclonal antibodies.
Healthcare is the key development sector of the Turkish government. The Turkish authorities are convinced that care for the citizens' health should be an absolute priority of state policy and spend about 77 billion liras for healthcare annually.
As a result, 28,000 medical facilities provide excellent medical care in the country. About 50 centers have certificate of JCI (Joint Commission International), the international improver of healthcare quality and safety across the globe. The index of certificates obtained is the largest. To compare, Israel has 20 JCI-accredited facilities, and Germany — only 10 clinics of this type.
| Currency | lira (you also can pay for services in dollars and euros) |
| Best period for the trip | May-October |
| Language | Turkish (most of medical staff speaks English fluently) |
| Visa | is not required for a trip of at least 30 days per visit |
| Time difference with Europe | 3 hours |
| Time difference with the USA | 8 hours |
| Capital | Ankara |
| Medical tourism center | Istanbul |
| Popular resorts | Alanya, Antalya, Kemer, Marmaris |
In Turkey, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. The level of Turkish hotels is comparable to hotels in Tunisia, Morocco or Egypt. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.
The main advantage of Turkish resorts is the long beach season. On the Mediterranean coast, it starts in April and lasts until November. In the resorts of the Aegean Sea — from May to October. The most comfortable time for swimming is from mid-June to the end of October. A large influx of tourists is in July-August, when the air temperature is +38°C, and the water warms up to +27°C.
In 2020, the Republic of Turkey has visa-free agreements with 89 states. Some foreigners are exempted from obtaining entry visas, others are required to receive an electronic visa (e-Visa), and still others must apply for a visa at Turkish missions abroad.
What states need a visa for treatment in Turkey and what countries can cross the border free and easy read here.
Visas for travel to Turkey require a number of documents. The necessary papers can be submitted 90 days before the planned departure. Lists of documents includes: