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Discover the Best Radiotherapy Clinics: 21 Verified Options and Prices

Memorial Şişli Hospital
Turkey, Istanbul
Esra Kaytan Saglam
32 years of experience
Clinic is certified

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, weight loss surgery, including gastric lap banding, and organ transplant. The success rate of organ transplant at Memorial is 90%.

Patients from 92 countries choose Memorial Şişli for treatment annually.

Health Point World Clinic
Turkey, Istanbul
Samet Yardimci
21 years of experience
Clinic is certified

Health Point World Clinic is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey on the famous street of Nisantasi. Health Point World Clinic provides services in the fields such as plastic surgery, dentistry, hair transplantation, and many other fields related to general health treatments considering the patient’s needs. 

Health Point World Clinic serves only adults. Patients from the CIS, Europe, and Balkans visit the clinic most often.

Health Point World Clinic organizes patients’ journeys from the really beginning by creating personalized treatment plans based on the doctors’ recommendations and patients’ expectations. This clinic aims to provide effective two-way communication between patients and healthcare specialists.

Memorial Şişli Hospital
Turkey, Istanbul
Cuneyt Turkmen
26 years of experience
Clinic is certified

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, weight loss surgery, including gastric lap banding, and organ transplant. The success rate of organ transplant at Memorial is 90%.

Patients from 92 countries choose Memorial Şişli for treatment annually.

Medipol Mega University Hospital
Turkey, Istanbul
Tamer Atasever
32 years of experience
Clinic is certified

Medipol University Hospital is one of the largest multi-specialty medical institution in Turkey. Daily, over 1,200 patients trust their health to Medipol's experts. The hospital is equipped with advanced technologies, i.e, Da Vinci Surgical System, Cyber and Gamma Knives. Doctors specialize in cancer, neurological, and cardiovascular treatment. Organ transplantation, bone marrow transplant and IVF are among key specialties of the hospital.

Memorial Şişli Hospital
Turkey, Istanbul
Şebnem İzmir Güner
24 years of experience
Clinic is certified

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, weight loss surgery, including gastric lap banding, and organ transplant. The success rate of organ transplant at Memorial is 90%.

Patients from 92 countries choose Memorial Şişli for treatment annually.

Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
Turkey, Istanbul
Fazilet Oner Dincbas
9 years of experience
Clinic is certified

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.

Anadolu Medical Center
Turkey, Istanbul
Yesim Yildirim
20 years of experience
Clinic is certified

Anadolu Medical Center is a multidisciplinary facility providing American treatment standards at affordable prices in Istanbul (Turkey). Anadolu affiliates with the Johns Hopkins Hospital, one of the best medical facilities in the USA.

Oncology, hematology oncology, urology, neurosurgery, women's health, IVF, and check-up are the leading specialties in Anadolu Hospital.

The medical center is among the Top 10 hospitals in the world according to the Medical Travel Quality Alliance (MTQUA), an international organization that promotes excellent standards of health services for medical tourists.

Patients from the United States, the United Kingdom, Romania, Bulgaria, and Azerbaijan choose Anadolu Medical Center.

Summary about Anadolu from patients' reviews:

The Anadolu Clinic is a highly-regarded medical facility located on the coast of the marble sea. It is renowned for its professionalism, cleanliness, and attention to detail. The staff is polite, attentive, and responsive to patients' needs. Highly-trained and skilled doctors are available for comprehensive examinations and treatments, and the recovery room is bright and comfortable with a beautiful view. Patients have benefited from the services of an excellent translator, Elmira, and the support of coordinators Zakhida, Bakhtygul, and Amina, Gayana. The clinic also offers a transfer service from the airport to the hotel and back, as well as booking a hotel conveniently located 10-15 minutes away. Anadolu is the perfect choice for a successful treatment and recovery.

Top 5 Anadolu Advantages: 

  1. Highly skilled and experienced medical staff 
  2. Advanced equipment 
  3. Personal coordinators and interpreters
  4. Pleasant atmosphere 
  5. Wide range of medical services and treatments
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
Turkey, Istanbul
Fazilet Oner Dincbas
9 years of experience
Clinic is certified

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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Get a Medical Assessment for Radiotherapy: Select Your Expert from 88 Experienced Doctors

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Mustafa Solak
18 years of experience

Mustafa Solak, M.D. is a medical doctor who graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine and has completed residencies at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital and a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. He specializes in Breast Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Lung Cancer, Head-Neck Cancer, and Gastrointestinal Cancers. He has also worked at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.

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Hale Basak Caglar
19 years of experience

Prof. Hale Başak Çağlar is a radiation oncology director and expert in treating breast, lung, pancreatic, prostate and bone cancer. She is highly qualified, having obtained her education from Gazi University, Marmara University and Medipol University, and is a member of numerous societies, such as the American Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology, the European Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology, the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer and the Radiosurgery Society.

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Raimon Miralbell
41 years of experience

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Tamer Atasever
32 years of experience

Dr. Tamer Atasever is a Nuclear Medicine Specialist with 39 years of experience, speaking English and Turkish. He is a professor in Gazi University and has been a director of the Department of Nuclear Medicine in Ankara Order Laboratory. He is a member of the Turkey Association of Nuclear Medicine and the European Association of Nuclear Medicine.

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Максим Гришай • Radiotherapy
Ukraine
Jul 3, 2019
Verified review.
Thank you Zulfie for the translation
Thank you Irada from the international department for arranging treatment. Everything went at the highest level. Thank you Zulfie for the translation. Thanks to Dr. Pelin BASIM and Dilek Ünal for their professionalism and support.
Лилия Moseichuk • Radiotherapy
Ukraine
Mar 1, 2019
Verified review.
I am on treatment in the clinic medipol
I am on treatment in the clinic medipol. The level of service and professionalism is very high.
Anonymous • Radiotherapy
Russian Federation
Jan 24, 2019
Verified review.
"Clinic definitely recommend
When they learned what was needed in the clinic, they didn’t even know where to run and whom to contact. Coordinators helped to select a clinic. They gave us a doctor. Everything went great, the doctor is a true professional.  Separately, I want to note the attitude to patients. We were met at the airport, brought to the clinic and there was already a translator waiting. Literally "by the hand" we were taken to the doctors, everyone translated. Then they provided a taxi to the hotel.   During the operation, the ward was provided for two people - for the patient and the attendant; both of them were included in the cost of the operation.   After surgery, the doctor held a consultation, making sure that you can fly back. And only then answered questions remotely that arose.  Clinic definitely recommend
Anonymous • Chemotherapy
Belarus
Nov 1, 2018
Verified review.
The people who met us at the clinic also made the most positive impression
We are very grateful for the help to the Bookimed coordinators, in particular Svetlana Kalinichenko. Thanks to her efficiency, we got everything we wanted in the shortest possible time! The people who met us at the clinic also made the most positive impression. With them there is a feeling that you really genuinely care about!
Александр Геннадьевич Кузин • Radiotherapy
Russian Federation
Aug 29, 2018
Verified review.
Everything is clear and reasonable
Immediately I will note not the intrusive and at the same time "essentially" made by Alena presentation of the clinic. And really everything turned out to be as they described to me: the doctor explained how he sees my situation, what kind of opinion of Moscow doctors he agrees with, and what does not and what he proposes to do. Everything is clear and reasonable.
Алена • Radiotherapy
Canada
Jul 12, 2018
Verified review.
Professional service company with a sympathetic, attentive staff
Professional service company with a sympathetic, attentive staff. Price and quality are justified
Anonymous • Radiotherapy
Uganda
Jun 13, 2018
Verified review.
I would strongly recommend it to other people looking for medical care
I am very happy with the treatment I've so far received at Bumrungrad International Hospital. Beginning last year, I've made three separate visits for treatment at the hospital. The staff are extremely professional and efficient using very modern equipment. The cost of treatment is competitive. I would strongly recommend it to other people looking for medical care.
Anonymous • Chemotherapy
Kazakhstan
Nov 7, 2018
Verified review.
Doctors seemed professional
Doctors seemed professional. Low quality translation from Turkish to Russian and vice versa. For some reason, after PET KT (perhaps a coincidence), upon returning home, it was sharply worse. We had to urgently operate, although Turkish oncologists did not see the need for an operation, but offered to wait a month.
Saniya Abdulova • Radiotherapy
Kazakhstan
Apr 29, 2019
Verified review.
The Liv Hospital Clinic confused my diagnosis. Within two hours, I thought I had cancer.  I immediately wrote to them, the answer came in two and a half hours, as they had no time to double-check. During all this time, my family and I went crazy with horror. Now they wrote to me that the translators were wrong. But pituitary adenoma is spelled the same in all languages. A malignant formation of the parotid gland is a completely different diagnosis.

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Our Radiotherapy Techniques: What Suits You Best?

When considering Radiotherapy, it’s important to understand the different techniques and which is best suited for you. Here’s a concise comparison of popular options:

TrueBeam

TrueBeam is an advanced linear accelerator used for precise and efficient radiation therapy in oncology.

Pros: High precision targeting with up to 25% faster treatment times compared to other systems. Capable of treating complex cases with minimal damage to surrounding tissues.
Cons: Requires highly specialized training for operators, which may not be available in all treatment centers. Limited accessibility in rural areas compared to more widespread systems like tomotherapy.
Effectiveness: Success rate of over 90% in local tumor control for certain cancers.
Duration: Each session typically lasts 10-30 minutes.
Recovery: Not needed
Best for: Ideal for treating tumors in the brain, lung, and prostate with precision. Suitable for both pediatric and adult patients.

Stereotaxic Radiosurgery

It is a non-invasive radiation treatment that precisely targets tumors and abnormalities in the brain and other parts of the body.

Pros: Offers pinpoint accuracy, minimizing damage to healthy tissue. Success rates are high, with tumor control achieved in up to 90% of cases.
Cons: Limited to small or well-defined tumors. Not suitable for widespread cancer treatment, affecting less than 5% of cases.
Effectiveness: Tumor control rates up to 90%.
Duration: Procedure typically takes 1-2 hours.
Recovery: Not needed.
Best for: Small brain tumors, arteriovenous malformations, and functional disorders within 3 cm.
Prices: Cost of Stereotaxic radiosurgery from $4,500

Tomotherapy

Tomotherapy is a precise form of radiation therapy that integrates CT imaging and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) to treat cancer.

Pros: Offers high precision in targeting tumors with 3D imaging, reducing damage to surrounding tissues by up to 50%. Suitable for complex tumor shapes and locations.
Cons: Treatment sessions may take longer compared to TrueBeam, averaging 20-30 minutes. Not ideal for all tumor types, particularly those requiring stereotaxic precision.
Effectiveness: Achieves local control rates of 85% in specific cancers.
Duration: Each session lasts 20-30 minutes.
Recovery: Not needed.
Best for: Suitable for head, neck, and prostate cancers, and tumors with irregular shapes.
Prices: Cost of Tomotherapy from $10,000

Radiation Therapy for Colorectal Cancer

Involves using high-energy rays to target and destroy cancer cells in the colon or rectum.

Pros: Radiation oncology can precisely target tumors, minimizing damage to surrounding tissues. It has a high local control rate of up to 80%.
Cons: Side effects like fatigue and bowel irritation occur in approximately 20% of patients. It may require multiple sessions over several weeks.
Effectiveness: Achieves local control in approximately 80% of cases.
Duration: The procedure takes about 5-6 weeks with daily sessions.
Recovery: Recovery typically takes 1-2 weeks.
Best for: Suitable for treating localized tumors in the colon or rectum.
Prices: Cost of Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer from $3,250

Radiotherapy for prostate cancer

This procedure uses radiation to target and destroy cancer cells in the prostate gland.

Pros: Non-invasive with a high precision targeting of cancer cells, reducing damage to surrounding tissue. Success rates can exceed 90% in early-stage prostate cancer.
Cons: Potential for side effects such as fatigue and urinary issues in some patients. Treatment may require multiple sessions over several weeks.
Effectiveness: Success rate of 90% for localized prostate cancer.
Duration: 30-45 minutes per session.
Recovery: Not needed.
Best for: Early-stage prostate cancer and localized tumors.
Prices: Cost of Radiotherapy for prostate cancer from $2,000

FAQ about Radiotherapy

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.