Discover the Best Clinics and Costs for Brain Cancer treatment in 2024
6 Recent Brain Cancer Treatment Reviews: Check Real Patient Experience
Myuleim Mehmedov
• Brain Cancer
United Kingdom
May 7, 2019
Brain Cancer Treatment Overview
- CyberKnife - from 4750$
This therapy is a non-invasive option using precise radiation for treating cancerous and non-cancerous tumors.
- Gamma Knife - from 5001$
This therapy is a non-invasive, high precision radiation treatment for brain disorders, offering fast recovery and minimal side effects.
- Proton-beam therapy - from 55480$
This therapy treats tumors with high-energy protons, targeting only sick cells, sparing healthy tissues, reducing side effects.
- Craniotomy - from 14000$
The procedure involves opening the skull to access the brain, enabling doctors to treat neurological conditions effectively.
- 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.
- Resection of glioma - from 4250$
The operation removes brain tumors, enhancing patient survival and reducing symptoms, with accuracy and minimal harm.
- Resection of glioblastoma - from 4500$
Removal of a malignant brain tumor to control symptoms and prolong life.
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The procedure involves surgically removing a brain tumor, specifically in children to improve survival rates and reduce symptoms.
- PET/CT - from 23$
- ECG - from 1$
- Consultation with a neurosurgeon - from 28$
- Extended analysis of blood - from 11$
- CT (computer tomography) - from 1$
- Scintigraphy - from 75$
- Consultation with an oncologist - from 28$
- Consultation with a neurologist - from 22$
- Brain MRI with contrast - from 68$
- Consultation of a radiologist - from 28$
- Brain FDG PET - from 1000$
- CT of the paranasal sinuses - from 33$
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Arrival
- Transfer from the airport to the hotel or clinic.
- Settle into the hotel or clinic, prepare for the procedures.
- Complete necessary paperwork and medical history forms.
Diagnostics
- Complete blood count with cancer markers.
- Undergo a proteinogram to check protein levels.
- Perform MRI to detect the presence and location of brain tumor.
Treatment plan development
- Consult with medical professionals to discuss diagnosis and treatment options.
- Develop a personalized treatment plan based on individual health status.
Treatment
- Undergo prescribed treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
- Monitor response to treatment and adjust plan if necessary.
Follow-up
- Regularly scheduled checkups to monitor health status post-treatment.
- Perform tests and scans to check for any signs of recurrence.
Rehabilitation
- Undergo physical therapy and occupational therapy if necessary.
- Follow a specially designed nutritional plan to aid recovery.
Please note that the diagnostics and treatment options can vary based on individual health condition and type of brain cancer. Only a doctor can determine the most suitable diagnostic and treatment plan for each patient. Other potential diagnostic options can include a biopsy, lumbar puncture or PET scan. Alternative treatment options can be targeted therapy or immunotherapy.
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updated 5/19/2024You can send us any of these diagnostic results: Brain MRI, PET/CT, Brain biopsy, MRI of the brain 3.0 T, etc. The doctor will analyze the size and location of the tumor, the type of brain cancer (glioblastoma, meningioma, etc.), the stage of the cancer, and the presence of specific biomarkers.
Discover the In-Demand Brain Cancer Treatment Packages of the Season
- The latest CyberKnife M6 and Truebeam Edge devices for radiotherapy are used at Anadolu. Now only these 2 systems irradiate hard-to-reach brain tumors accurately, without affecting healthy tissues.
- Anadolu is a partner of Johns Hopkins Hospital, No. 1 center in the USA. You will receive brain cancer diagnostics and treatment based on American standards.
- Organization of European Cancer Institutes (OECI) certified Anadolu for the successful treatment of cancer. Only 30 medical institutions in the world have such an approval.
- The equipment is regularly renovated at Anadolu, so doctors apply only the latest technologies.
- The treatment costs at Anadolu are 1.5-2 times lower than in Europe and 3-4 than in America. Due to this, Anadolu offers the best price-quality ratio and is considered among top brain cancer hospitals.
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- Medipol is the largest private hospital in Turkey. Medical staff follow the strict American health care standards and and provide world-class quality of treatment.
- Excellent medical care of the hospital is proved by Joint Commission International (JCI), the global organization that controls medical services quality and safety in hospitals worldwide.
- Medipol is equipped with the latest technologies and devices. For instance, the PYXIS System, a drug management device to minimize the risk of medical error. PYXIS controls a patient to receive the right dose of drugs in a certain way and time. Only a few hospitals in Turkey apply PYXIS.
- In comparison with European medical centers, Medipol provides the brain cancer treatment 1.5-2 times cheaper.
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Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul is the largest multidisciplinary medical center in Istanbul. It is the 1st hospital in Turkeу and the 21st in the world accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI) for the high quality of treatment.
Memorial Şişli specialties are the following: oncology, bone marrow transplant, in vitro fertilization (IVF), neurosurgery, and organ transplant. The success rate of organ transplant at Memorial is 90%.
Patients from 92 countries choose Memorial Şişli for treatment annually.
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- Teknon belongs to Quiron Salud Medical Holding, which is considered the 1st in Spain and 2rd in Europe regarding the treatment success rate, staff qualification, and equipment level.
- Prof. Oliver Bartolome heads the Neurosurgery Department and has 40 years of experience in this field. He is an author of fluorescent surgery to remove the brain tumor. This is a unique technique when gliomas cells are "painted" with special substance and light in red color. So a doctor can differ healthy cells from malignant ones and remove a tumor minimizing the brain damage. Due to this, Teknon is among top brain cancer hospitals in Europe.
- Teknon neurosurgeons use innovative Renishaw Neuromate navigation system. This is a robotic device that accurately detects a pathology location in the brain. So a doctor removes a tumor almost wholly. The possibility of complications after this surgery is minimal.
- The Neurosurgery Department cooperates with the Teknon Oncology Institute. The last one applies American protocols for cancer patients treatment. The protocol was established at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, one of the best hospitals in the USA.
- Teknon also serves children with brain tumors.
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Proton-beam therapy | $27235.96 - $49024.73 |
Resection of glioblastoma | $27235.96 - $38130.35 |
CyberKnife | $10894.39 - $19609.89 |
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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- Prof. Mustafa Kemal Hamamcioglu is a leading neurosurgeon at Liv. He specializes in surgical treatment of brain tumors. The doctor practiced in British, American, and Turkish medical facilities to improve his skills. Submit a request to get a consultation with Prof. Mustafa Kemal Hamamcioglu.
- Liv hospital is one among few hospitals in Turkey where the latest TrueBeam STx is applied to irradiate brain cancer tumor. It affects the neoplasm with minimal affecting healthy tissues.
- About 260 neuro-surgeries are performed annually at Liv. Their average success rate is 91% (the average index in Turkey is 81%).
accreditations:
CyberKnife | $9000 - $13000 |
Gamma Knife | $9000 - $12500 |
Consultation with a neurologist | $130 |
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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CT (computer tomography) | $290 - $350 |
Scintigraphy | $200 - $2000 |
Consultation with a neurologist | $110 - $120 |
- Sourasky Neurosurgery Department has been serving patients since 1964. Prof. Zvi Ram heads the Department. The doctor has conducted over 2,000 surgeries on the brain and spinal cord. To receive a consultation with dr. Zvi Ram, specify it in your request.
- The Department is one among the most advanced in Israel for neurosurgical pathologies treatment, including brain cancer.
- 2,500 neurosurgical interventions for children and adults with 98% average success rate.
- 80% of Israeli patients choose Sourasky for neurosurgical treatment. This means, neurosurgeons have vast experience in therapy. These facts make Sourasky one of the best brain cancer treatment centers.
- Sourasky Medical Center is ranked among Top 10 most popular hospitals in the world for medical tourists according to the Newsweek magazine. About 400,000 international patients choose Sourasky for treatment annually.
accreditations:
Consultation with an oncologist | $950 |
PET/CT | $1580 |
Manipal Hospitals represent Clinical Unit of private Indian company Manipal Education & Medical Group (MEMG), one of the leading healthcare centers in India with more than fifty years of experience in the field of medical care. Today, Manipal Hospitals is the third largest health care provider in India offering comprehensive medical care. Manipal Group includes 15 hospitals and 3 clinics, located in six states of the country, as well as in Nigeria and Malaysia. The network of Manipal Hospitals annually serves about 2,000,000 patients from India and abroad.
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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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Artemis Hospital is an award-winning medical institution of world class service at Gurgaon, India. The Hospital has 11 Centers of Excellence and numerous certifications including Accreditation by National Board for Hospitals & Healthcare and Joint Commission International ensuring the compliance with the best treating practises and guidelines. Team of 350+ doctors of 40 specialties treat patients from all over the world.
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Craniotomy | $5733 - $6880 |
Consultation with a neurosurgeon | $50 |
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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Private Koru Ankara Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Ankara, Turkey. The team is dedicated to Urology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Plastic Surgery and Weight Loss Surgery. Private Koru Ankara Hospital serves both adults and children. 350,000 patients choose Private Koru Ankara Hospital to get medical care every year. Patients from Russian Speaking Countries, Europe & Commonwealth and Arab League States visit the clinic most often.
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What are the treatment techniques in Assuta?
Depending on the type of brain tumor and its stage, the following techniques of treatment can be selected:
- The surgery, which is carried out by means of craniotomy, i.e. the process of opening the skull for the full or partial removal of the tumor.
- Bypass, i.e. the introduction of the tube to the head for redirection of the brain fluid, that is accumulated in the brain, to other areas of the body.
- Stereotactic radiosurgery that begins with the definition of the tumor's location by MRI and the following exposure of the pathological focus.
- Concentrated high intensity radiation is directed at the tumor from different angles. It is realized by means of the Cyber-Knife System, Gamma-Knife System, a linear accelerator.
- Radiation therapy can be appointed after surgery to destroy any remaining cancer cells. It affects only the abnormal cells.
- Chemotherapy is used as an independent or an additional method of therapy.
accreditations:
PET/CT | $1680 |
Consultation of a radiologist | $700 |
Emsey Hospital, one of Turkey's multi-specialty private medical centers, provides health services at the A+ class level hospital. The hospital has ISO and JCI accreditations as a reliable medical center. The facility offers general, surgical, and internal medicine treatments as a general hospital. Emsey Hospital has provided healthcare services to patients worldwide since 2012. The hospital's Advanced Spine Surgery Center performs congenital and complicated orthopedic treatments, from scoliosis to spine fusion surgeries. The Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit is one of the largest BMT units in Turkey, with 45 beds.
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Treatment of brain cancer at Solingen Center is conducted by doctors of Neurosurgery, Oncology and Radiology Departments. The leading specialists from other German clinics are invited for development of complex treatment and consultations.
Special system of computerized navigation and intraoperative MRI are used for removal of brain tumors. During an operation endoscopic and microsurgical methods are applied for removal of malignant tumors with maximum success rate.
accreditations:
Resection of glioma | $23000 |
Craniotomy | $19609.89 - $23967.65 |
PET/CT | $2178.88 |
The preliminary brain cancer happens seldom because usually it is about cancer metastases from the other body parts. The network of Asklepios medical centers is engaged into all known medical activities, being one of the most prestigious all over Germany. It provides the efficient diagnostics and the treatment of the malignant tumor process of any location and stage.
Asklepios medical holding is considered to be the leader in brain cancer treatment methods development, the hospitals are equipped by high-end class. The surgeries are held by the leading professionals of the country, such as Dr. med. Axel Stang and Prof. Dr. med. Paul Kremer, who is the Head of Department for Neurosurgery at Asklepios Klinik Nord.
Brain cancer treatment in Germany- Surgical removal of tumor, i.e. optimal treatment method. The basic neurosurgical access is applied as a rule, which decreases the risk to miss the metastases and helps to remove the neoplasm totally;
- The minimal invasive endoscopic methods of removal, radiologic surgery (Gamma Knife) and other innovative methods are applied for small tumors of slow growth;
- The radiotherapy and chemotherapy are applied to prevent the relapse after the surgery.
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Gamma Knife | $9804.95 - $11983.82 |
PET/CT | $2614.65 - $3921.98 |
Consultation with an oncologist | $544.72 |
The North Rhine-Westphalia Association includes 5 hospitals located not far from Düsseldorf (Germany).
Doctors of the network conduct treatment in 27 specialties. The strongest are oncology, robotic surgery, orthopedics, cardiology, urology, and gynecology.
The Heart Center of the Association is the largest in Germany. It is the place where pilots of civil aviation undergo heart check-ups.
Each year, more than 100,000 outpatients and 45,000 inpatients are treated in the hospitals of Association.
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Estophia Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. The strongest specialties are orthopedics, urology, aesthetic medicine, and weight loss surgery. Among the clinic's achievements are the success rates: 98% for breast lift, 95% for liposuction, 98% for tummy tuck, 98% for ear surgery, and 98 for FUE hair transplant. Estophia Hospital serves both adults and children. Patients from Europe, African countries, the USA visit the clinic most often.
Nordwest Krankenhaus is a multi specialized medical institution, a leading hospital in Germany due to development of innovations, such as 3D ultrasound, anticancer vaccines in targeted therapy. It comprises 5 research institutes and 11 specialized centers.
accreditations:
CyberKnife | $8715.51 - $15252.14 |
Consultation with a neurologist | $381.3 - $435.78 |
Extended analysis of blood | $326.83 - $1307.33 |
Get a Medical Assessment for Brain Cancer Treatment: Select Your Expert from 85 Experienced Doctors
- Expert in brain cancer treatment, Dr. Bülent Karagöz utilizes advanced therapies.
- Performs surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.
- International practice in countries such as Turkey, NATO KFOR regions, and Turkish Cyprus.
- Over 20 years of oncology experience, specializing in tumor biology and immunology.
- Accredited medical oncologist with a focus on innovative cancer treatment methods.
- Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, contributing to cancer research.
- Consults patients online, widening access to his brain cancer expertise.
- Speaks multiple languages, offering care to a diverse patient population.
accreditations:
- Dr. Mustafa Solak specializes in cutting-edge Brain Cancer treatment.
- Expert in surgical removal, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy for Brain Cancer.
- International practice includes the USA at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
- Holds a medical degree from Hacettepe University, specialized in cancer treatment.
- Member of esteemed medical institutions for ongoing professional development.
- Offers remote consultations for patients with Brain Cancer.
- Fluent in English, providing care to a diverse patient base.
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