- Experienced Radiotherapy Specialist: Dr. Esra Kaytan Saglam, with a career beginning in 1992, brings over 30 years of expertise to your care.
- World-Class Medical Institution: Memorial Şişli Hospital is internationally recognized, being the first in Turkey and 21st globally to receive JCI accreditation.
- Comprehensive Radiotherapy Program: The offer includes 30-35 Radiotherapy fractions, with a dedicated consultation with Dr. Saglam.
- Convenient Transfers: The package provides transfer services between the airport, hotel, and clinic for a seamless experience.
- Global Patient Trust: Annually, patients from 92 countries choose Memorial Şişli Hospital for its authoritative oncology treatment and a 90% success rate in organ transplants.
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Radiotherapy Overview in Turkey
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This therapy is a high-powered radiation technique for treating cancer with high accuracy and speed.
- Stereotaxic radiosurgery - from 4500$
This therapy targets tumors with precise radiation, avoiding damage to surrounding tissues.
- Tomotherapy - from 10000$
This therapy is a cutting-edge radiation treatment, precisely targeting tumors while reducing harm to nearby healthy tissue.
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This therapy selectively targets brain tumors, using precise radiation to eliminate cells while sparing surrounding tissue.
- Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer - from 3250$
This procedure uses high-energy rays to destroy colorectal cancer cells, an effective and targeted treatment method.
- Radiation therapy for brain tumor - from 2000$
This therapy aims to destroy brain tumors using high-energy rays, reducing symptoms and improving survival rates.
- Radiotherapy for throat cancer - from 3250$
This therapy aims to destroy throat cancer cells using high-energy radiation, improving survival and symptom control.
- Radiotherapy for prostate cancer - from 2000$
This therapy targets prostate tumors with radiation, annihilating cancer cells while preserving healthy tissue.
- Radiotherapy for lung cancer - from 2000$
This therapy aims to kill cancer cells in the lungs using high-energy x-rays.
- Radiotherapy for breast cancer - from 700$
This therapy aims to eliminate cancer cells in the breast using controlled radiation.
- Radiotherapy for uterine cancer - from 4000$
This therapy targets damaging uterine cancer cells, involving multiple sessions of radiation, often resulting in high success rates.
- Radiotherapy for cervical cancer - from 3000$
A non-invasive procedure uses high-energy beams to destroy cervical cancer cells.
- Radiation therapy for stomach cancer - from 3250$
This therapy kills stomach cancer cells using high-energy rays, offering a targeted, non-surgical treatment option.
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This therapy targets cancer cells in testicles using high-energy beams, destroying them while sparing healthy tissue.
- Radiation therapy for kidney cancer - from 3250$
This therapy uses high-energy rays to destruct kidney cancer cells, providing a non-surgical, targeted treatment option.
- Radiation therapy for esophageal carcinoma - from 7000$
This therapy targets esophageal cancer cells with high-energy rays, destroying them while sparing healthy tissues.
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This therapy targets harmful cells in the bowel, eliminating them with precise, high-energy rays to combat cancer.
- Radiation therapy for ovarian cancer - from 3250$
The therapy uses high-energy rays to destroy cancer cells, targeting only the ovaries, thus minimizing side effects.
- Radiation Therapy for Sarcomas - from 3250$
This therapy targets and destroys sarcoma cells, using controlled radiation, preserving surrounding tissue, for effective, non-invasive treatment.
- Radiation therapy for Brain Tumor - from 3250$
This therapy uses high-energy rays to destroy or shrink malignant cells, sparing healthy brain tissue.
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Day 1 - Arrival
- Transfer from the airport to the clinic.
- Accommodation arrangements finalized.
- Language assistance provided if required.
Day 2 - Pre-operation
- Consultation with a specialist for evaluation.
- Complete blood count with cancer markers is conducted.
- A proteinogram test is performed.
Day 3 to Day 5 - Radiotherapy Process
- Explanation of the radiotherapy process by specialist.
- Radiotherapy sessions begin, usually last 1-2 hours.
- Anesthesia is not typically required for radiotherapy.
Day 6 - Post-operation
- Observation and rest at the clinic.
- Additional procedures if needed based on individual case.
Week 1 to Week 4 - Rehabilitation
- Recovery process begins, doctor"s visits continue.
- Regular checkups to monitor progress.
- Return to work and other activities after 4 weeks.
- Final results visible post this period.
Please note that each patient"s case is different and the above is a general guideline. The exact process may vary based on individual health conditions.
What patients like:
- Cost.The Radiotherapy cost in Turkey ranges from 4500$ to 12550$. This is significantly lower when compared to the average cost in the United States, which is around $10000.
- Doctor’s professionalism. Patients appreciate the high level of professionalism exhibited by doctors. They note the thoroughness of consultations and the attention given to post-treatment care.
- Service level. The service level in Turkish clinics impresses patients. They mention the provision of a translator and the arrangement of transportation and accommodation, which are often included in the treatment cost.
- Radiotherapy efficacy. Patients report satisfactory results from the Radiotherapy treatments. The modern techniques used contribute to the high efficacy of the treatment.
- Logistics. Patients are satisfied with the smooth logistics, from airport pick-up to post-treatment consultations. The well-coordinated process reduces patients' stress levels.
What patients don't like:
- Pre-treatment information. Some patients were initially confused about what was required for the treatment. Better pre-treatment information could help patients prepare better.
- Remote Consultations. Patients would prefer immediate answers to their questions post-treatment, rather than having to wait for remote consultations.
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What is important to know about radiotherapy?
- The latest generation radiotherapy devices are the most accurate and safe. They are equipped with a 3D imaging system that delivers the radiation beam with an accuracy of 0.5 mm, so the impact on healthy tissue is minimal. For comparison, the accuracy of irradiation using old installations is a few cm.
- The newer the equipment, the higher the effectiveness of radiation therapy. Devices of 2003-2008 were installed in domestic clinics, 2013-2018 in foreign ones.
- Irradiation on the device of the latest generation will pass quickly. 1 session takes 10-15 minutes. For comparison, radiotherapy with older devices lasts 30-60 minutes.
- The cost of radiation therapy abroad is not always higher. The price of radiation therapy on a linear accelerator of the latest generation in a foreign clinic can be the same as with the help of an old one in a domestic hospital.
The directory lists the best clinics for radiation therapy. The rating is based on the choice of our patients. Leave a request on the website so that a Bookimed coordinating doctor will contact you at a convenient time for you. He will answer your questions, tell you about the features of the procedure, guide you on the cost of treatment and help you choose the best medical center for your case. You do not pay for Bookimed services.
Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul is one of the most reputable multidisciplinary medical centers in the world. It offers quality treatment for cancer, bone marrow transplant, in vitro fertilization (IVF), neurosurgery, and organ transplant. Patients from 92 countries trust Memorial Şişli with their medical needs. It is also the only hospital in Turkey offering Radiotherapy procedure, which is provided by Doctor Esra Kaytan Saglam. It includes consultation with a doctor, airport transfer, and 50 days of stay in the hotel. It doesn't include accommodation. For more details, please check out this Radiotherapy in Turkey offer.
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Radiotherapy | $2000 - $7150 |
Memorial Hospital Bahçelievler (Memorial Bahçelievler Hastanesi) is a multidisciplinary medical center in Istanbul with an eco-friendly design. There are a lot of green areas on the hospital territory, which contribute to patients’ psychological comfort and their speedy recovery.
The medical facility specializes in oncology treatments, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, brain surgery, urology, gynecology, general and robotic surgery.
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Radiotherapy | $4793.53 - $8388.68 |
Medipol Mega University Hospital is a multi-specialty hospital in Turkey offering advanced technologies and extensive expertise. It is equipped with Da Vinci Surgical System, Cyber and Gamma Knives, and provides treatments such as organ transplantation, bone marrow transplant, IVF, cancer, neurological and cardiovascular treatments. It is headed by Nuclear Medicine Specialist Tamer Atasever and offers Radiotherapy in Turkey.
The reviews for this clinic are positive. Medipol Mega University Hospital provides vital medical care and offers excellent service. Patients have praised the hospital for its expertise and the work of the coordinator Inga from the Bookimed platform, who helped them plan their trip to the clinic.
The patients who chose Medipol Mega University Hospital for Radiotherapy treatment in Turkey are satisfied with the results.
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Radiotherapy | $3500 - $11000 |
Radiotherapy is applied at the Radiation Oncology Department in Anadolu Medical Center. The radiologists perform the radiation therapy at the Department.
Radiologists of Anadolu Medical Center perform radiation oncology treatment under the American standards. The Hospital is among affiliates of Johns Hopkins Medical Center.
CyberKnife and Truebeam devices are available at the Department. Specialists exposure the malignant cells with the ionizing radiation, but do not damage the healthy ones. Doctors provide 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy (3DCRT) for cancer treatment.
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Radiotherapy | $10000 - $15000 |
Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals is at the forefront of modern medicine and surgery in Turkey having been founded in 1989 as the first hospital for cardiovascular diseases in the region under the aegis of the Turkish Society of Cardiology.
All facilities are JCI and ISO accredited. Additionally, Istanbul FNH was also awarded Sign of the City in 2014 and British QHA accreditation in 2015.
Today, there are 4 general hospitals, 2 medical centers, as well as Demiroglu Bilim University which has a medical faculty, a school of nursing and a vocational school of healthcare.
The Group has maintained its reputation for excellence by combining expertise with the highest caliber of staff and healthcare innovation to ensure that each and every patient receives the best care possible.
An American-based international non-profit organization that evaluates and accredits healthcare institutions has given Florence Nightingale the global “Gold seal” for inpatient care and safety of the highest level.
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Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a multi-specialty medical center in Turkey, Istanbul.
The medical center specializes in pediatric and adult cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, oncology, weight loss surgery, and check-ups. Hisar Intercontinental Hospital serves only adults. 250,000 patients choose Hisar Intercontinental Hospital to get medical care every year. Hisar Hospital is certified by JCI (Joint Commission International) that confirms compliance with international standards of treatment quality and safety.
Patients from CIS, Balkans and African countries choose Hisar Hospital for medical care.
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Istanbul Oncology Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. Istanbul Oncology Hospital, established in 2008, started as an outpatient oncology clinic and later expanded to become a fully-fledged Oncology Hospital in 2015. The team is dedicated to orthopedics, oncology, diagnostics, and medical check-up. Istanbul Oncology Hospital serves only adults. At Istanbul Oncology Hospital, all procedures and medical interventions are carried out by experienced medical staff guided by advanced technology. 11640 patients choose Istanbul Oncology Hospital to get medical care every year. Patients from Russian-speaking countries, Europe & Commonwealth, and the Balkans often visit the clinic.
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Radiotherapy | $2000 - $4500 |
Radiation therapy is applied at the Radiation Oncology Department of Medicana Hospitals Group. Radio oncologists provide the treatment at the Department. They use intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT), brachytherapy, and CyberKnife device.
CyberKnife robotic procedure is one of the most accurate radio surgeries with 0.5-0.75 mm incisions. With the help of the device, doctors treat prostate, breast, liver, lung, and other cancers.
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Memorial Antalya Hospital is a private multidisciplinary hospital in Turkey. It specializes in medical and radiation oncology, general, plastic, and reconstruction surgery. Memorial Antalya Hospital meets international standards of quality and safety according to the JCI (Joint Commission International), an authoritative organization evaluating world-class medical centers.
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Radiotherapy | $3500 - $6000 |
Valued Med Hub Hospitals is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. The team specializes in neurosurgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, organ transplant, and plastic surgery. Valued Med Hub Hospitals serves both adults and children. Patients from Europe & Commonwealth, CIS countries, and Arab League States visit the clinic most often.
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Some clinics include 4- or 5-star hotel stay in the procedure cost.
For citizens of other countries — please visit ivisa.com to find more details on entry requirements to Turkey.
Transfer: most of clinics provide a free airport-clinic-airport transfer for patients coming for the procedure.
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FAQ about Radiotherapy in Turkey
What is the essence of radiation therapy and why is it performed?
The main task of radiation therapy (radiotherapy) is to destroy cancer cells. This is due to exposure to radiation, which destroys their DNA.
The location of the tumor and the stage of the disease affect the goal of radiation therapy. Depending on this, the following types of procedures are distinguished:
- Therapeutic. As the only method of treatment, radiation therapy is used:
- with neoplasms that are difficult to access for surgery;
- in the early stages of some types of cancer;
- in oncohematological diseases, when it is necessary to irradiate the entire body.
- Neoadjuvant is preoperative radiation. Doctors perform it to reduce the neoplasm and preserve tissues as much as possible during the operation.
- Adjuvant - postoperative therapy. Destroys metastases (secondary tumors) and cancer cells that remained after the intervention in the area of the removed neoplasm.
- Intraoperative - in some cases, replaces adjuvant radiotherapy. Doctors perform it during surgery after removing the visible part of the tumor to destroy the remaining cancer cells.
- Palliative - indicated for patients with large inoperable neoplasms in the advanced stages of cancer to relieve symptoms.
What determines the cost of radiation therapy?
Factors that affect the cost of radiotherapy:
- Tumor localization. The price will be higher if the tumor is located near large vessels or nerves and requires special accuracy and complexity of beam adjustment.
- Dose, number of irradiated zones and sessions. The more of them, the higher the price of radiotherapy.
- Selected country and clinic. The cost of radiotherapy in different countries can vary several times. For example, 1 course in Turkey costs from $3,068, and in Spain - from $9,371. This is due to the difference in pricing policies for medical services in states. Prices for radiation for cancer in different hospitals in the same country depend on the type of facility (private/public) and class
- Additional medical services. These include the cost of tickets to the selected country, transfer from / to the airport, translation services, accommodation. In some clinics, the services of a Russian-speaking coordinator, translator, transfer and accommodation are included in the cost of treatment. Check with the Bookimed coordinating doctor when choosing a medical center.
How much does a course of radiation therapy cost?
The table shows the estimated cost of a course of radiation therapy in different countries. Prices in some countries differ by several times, while the leading clinics of all these countries have the latest devices of the latest generation.
The country | The cost of radiation therapy |
Turkey | from $3 068 |
South Korea | from $3 500 |
China | from $4 450 |
India | from $6 100 |
Israel | from $8 000 |
Germany | from $8 367 |
Spain | from $9 371 |
How to arrange treatment?
The page presents the leading clinics around the world, which have the latest devices for radiation therapy. You can sort medical centers by cost, recommendations and patient reviews. Leave a request on the website so that the Bookimed coordinating doctor will contact you at a convenient time for you. He will answer your questions about treatment, tell you how much a course of radiation therapy costs in your case, guide you to the leading clinics, and sign up for the procedure.
The Bookimed care department helps with finding tickets and accommodation for the duration of your stay. You do not pay for our services.
Where can I read reviews of radiotherapy?
You can read the reviews about radiotherapy left by Bookimed patients in the clinic cards on this page. Here is one of them. He was left by a woman whose aunt was undergoing radiation therapy at the Solingen clinic in Germany.
Good afternoon everyone! The bookimed company helped a lot in solving the terrible misfortune that happened in my family - this is cancer, namely the consultant Koval Ivan, gave hope for my aunt's recovery. A few words about how bookimed advised us with the hospital: we submitted an application with a specific problem, and on the same day consultant Ivan called us back, exactly one day later we were offered three options for hospitals in Europe with a full description of doctors and the cost of treatment. A week later, we were already in Germany for an appointment with Professor Dr. Hensch, the consultation was held at a very high level. Now my aunt is being treated and I am sure that the treatment will be successful.)) I think my aunt will tell you in more detail after she has fully recovered. Personally, on behalf of myself and all of my family, I want to say a HUGE thank you to Bookimed and Ivan for the quality work.
Inna
What do Bookimed patients look for when choosing a clinic?
When choosing a medical center for radiation therapy, you need to pay attention to:
- Year of manufacture of the device. The newer the unit, the more accurate, effective and safer the radiotherapy will be. Therefore, choose a clinic that uses units no older than 2013.
- Qualified radiation oncologist. Leading experts in this field have at least 15 years of practical experience. It is important that he has regular fellowships in other countries (eg USA) and is a member of international organizations such as the American Society of Radiation Oncology ( ASTRO ) and the European Association for Radiation Therapy and Oncology ( ESTRO ).
What are the types of radiation therapy?
Depending on the method of irradiation, the following types of procedures are distinguished:
Remote (external) radiation therapy
Doctors irradiate the tumor using a special device - a linear accelerator, which is located at a distance from the patient and produces radiation beams.
The Cancer Research UK charitable organization distinguishes the following types of remote radiotherapy:
- 3D-conformal radiation therapy (3D-CRT) - the device creates a three-dimensional model of the neoplasm and acts on it from different angles;
- Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) - allows you to accurately calculate the doses of radiation required for each of the areas of the tumor, and adjust the beam to the shape of the tumor.
- Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) – During the procedure, the machine takes CT scans of the tumor. Thanks to this, the doctor can correct the position of the patient's body and accurately direct the radiation beam to the neoplasm.
- Hypofractional stereotactic radiotherapy (SBRT) is an exposure of a neoplasm to a high dose of radiation. The procedure is only indicated for certain forms of cancer (eg, liver, lung, spine).
- Proton beam therapy - during such treatment, the destruction of cancer cells occurs due to a beam of protons. The radiation dose is lower than with other types of radiotherapy.
Contact radiation therapy (brachytherapy)
Doctors place a source of radiation (needles, capsules, seeds) inside or near the tumor. The substance affects the neoplasm locally and does not harm the body as a whole.
Radionuclide therapy
The patient takes an oral or intravenous drug with radiation that accumulates in malignant cells. Radionuclide methods of irradiation include radioiodine therapy.
How is radiation therapy performed?
external beam radiation therapy
This is a painless procedure that does not require anesthesia. Moreover, if the patient is a child, doctors use special sedatives that calm him down and allow him to lie still during the irradiation session.
During the procedure, the patient is on a special couch. His body is given the necessary position and fixed to avoid displacement. If necessary, also fix the head with a special mesh.
Brachytherapy
It is performed under local or general anesthesia. The doctor places radioactive grains into the organ with special needles. He controls the course of the procedure using ultrasound.
Radioiodine therapy
Under the supervision of a doctor, the patient takes a capsule with an individual dose of radioiodine , which is selected according to the results of the examination. The radionuclide does not harm the patient's body, but may affect the health of others. Therefore, for 3-7 days he remains in an individual ward with a special ventilation system.
What side effects and complications can occur after irradiation?
After remote radiation therapy, the patient may experience systemic complications associated with the general condition, and local ones in the area in which the radiotherapy took place.
Local | Systemic |
burns | Weakness |
Fragility of blood vessels | Violation of hematopoiesis |
Small focal hemorrhages | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |
Ulceration of the irradiated surface | Hair loss, brittle nails |
How long does treatment last at Bookimed partner clinics?
The mode of radiation therapy depends on its type:
- Duration of 1 session of remote radiation therapy is 10-45 minutes. The course takes, on average, 2 weeks (5 procedures each). The number of courses is individual for each patient. Doctors determine the need for hospitalization according to the general state of health. In some cases, a single irradiation of the tumor (radiosurgery) is indicated.
- Brachytherapy takes 1.5 hours, hospitalization after it - 2 days.
- After taking radioactive iodine, the patient stays in the clinic for an average of 7 days.
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