Thyroid CA - Radioiodine therapy I-131 (hospitalization is included)
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Radioiodine therapy
- Complex treatment of thyroid cancer
- Therapy with radioactive iodine in thyroid cancer
- Consultation with a doctor
- Preoperative tests
- PET/CT
Duration
- 3 days in the hospital
Accommodation
Hospitalization
Transport
VIP transfer (premium vehicle service, all transfers between airport, hotel and clinic)
Additional information
Scintigraphy is included. The final price may vary between 8,000$ and 10,000$.
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About the clinic
Radioiodine therapy for thyroid cancer is available at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. The treatment package may cost around $7,500 USD and includes 1-2 nights of hospitalization. The hospital is JCI-accredited and led by experienced nuclear medicine specialist Dr. Remzi Karaman with 31 years of practice.
About the Treatment
Radioiodine therapy uses I-131 to target thyroid cancer cells. The standard dose ranges from 150-200 mCi. Patients stay in a specialized ward for 1-2 nights. The full treatment plan requires about one week in Turkey for safety monitoring.
What's Included
- Radioiodine therapy with 150-200 mCi I-131 dosage
- Whole-body scintigraphy scans before treatment
- 1-2 nights in the nuclear medicine ward
- Complete pre-operative tests and doctor consultations
- VIP transfers and translation services
Preparation Requirements
Patients must follow a low-iodine diet one week before treatment. Thyroid hormone medication is stopped for four weeks unless using Thyrogen (approximately 800 EUR). Whole-body scintigraphy with I-123 helps plan the therapy.
Doctor's Expertise
Dr. Remzi Karaman has performed over 1,100 radioiodine procedures since 2003. As a nuclear medicine specialist, he oversees treatment at Turkey's first JCI-accredited hospital. The facility meets international standards with an ISO 15189 certified lab.
Consider discussing your case with the medical team to confirm treatment details. The clinic offers full coordination for international patients.
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How is radioiodine therapy performed?
Radioiodine therapy includes the following steps :
- Based on the results of the examination, the doctor determines the required dose of radioactive iodine.
- Specialists make a capsule with a substance.
- Under the supervision of a doctor, the patient takes radioiodine.
After the procedure, the person emits radiation. This can adversely affect the health of others. Therefore, for 3-7 days the patient remains in an individual ward with a special ventilation system. The duration of hospitalization depends on the dose of radioiodine.