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Turkey Istanbul

Radium Therapy — Flight Included

Memorial Şişli Hospital Turkey Istanbul
91% Clients recommended this clinic
4.6
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Nuclear medicine physician

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Cuneyt Turkmen
Member of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine
26 years of experience
About
Prof. Dr. Cuneyt Turkmen is a renowned Oncologist with over 30 years of experience, specializing in nuclear medicine. He is considered one of the top specialists in his field in Turkey, with expertise in imaging techniques, radioembolization, and targeted radionuclide therapy for various types of cancer. He has also published approximately 86 scientific papers.

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Medical Procedures

  • Xofigo Radium-223
  • Radiotherapy
  • Consultation with an oncologist
  • Consultation with a doctor

Duration

  • 1 days in the hospital

Transport

Transfer airport-clinic-airport

Additional information

This package provides Radium-223 therapy, a targeted treatment for bone metastases in advanced cancers like prostate cancer. Radium-223 delivers precise radiation directly to affected bone areas, helping to control pain and slow disease progression while sparing nearby healthy tissue. The treatment includes a one-night hospital stay for observation. The cost of a plane ticket for the patient is also included for added convenience.

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Program price

$18000

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Julija • Breast cancer
Slovakia

Oct 17, 2024
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The hospital was fantastic, room was private, with all required amenities, cafe - lovely, everything was beautiful and clean. Staff were just so accommodating, my Doctor was knowledgeable, explained the procedure in detail. Honestly, I'm in awe from this experience. And even though I was coming in with a slight fear and a tiny panic attack, there was really no need to worry, everything is on a highest level! Thanks to all!
Translators were top notch! Everything was amazing, I can't select just one thing.
Had issue with payment, it kept getting rejected and due to this I wasn't admitted right away. But once payment went through, all services followed smoothly.
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Фатима • Glioblastoma
Uzbekistan

Sep 30, 2023
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The level of medicine is here 👍
I am grateful to the bookimed team. They work promptly, are constantly in touch, and help in any situation. I am very glad that I contacted the clinic through bookimed, our doctor, neurosurgeon Gopkalp Sinav, is very experienced, sociable, and attentive. I would like the doctors in Uzbekistan to be the same as in Turkey. The level of medicine is here 👍.
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Марина • Gamma Knife for brain tumor
Ukraine

Jun 18, 2021
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The doctor is excellent!
Was in the clinic for a week. Here they solved my difficult problem efficiently, clearly and competently. The doctor is excellent! He exudes confidence, great experience and great practice. Even the smallest questions from him were thoroughly answered. The staff, the clinic ... there is not enough space here to describe this fantastic!
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Александр • PET/CT
Ukraine

Nov 4, 2019
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Thank you for your responsiveness
The blade is very nice, wonderful, polite staff. Special thanks to the coordinators Kirill, Barbara and their colleagues, as well as Daria and the translator Leila for organizing the reception, flight, transfer and hotel. Only good impressions were left. Great people, thank you for your responsiveness.
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Ivan Nikolenko • Melanoma
Ukraine

Jun 24, 2019
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"Thank you very much!"
Hello! Passed the examination in the clinic Memorial Bahchelievler, PET CT and oncologist consultation! I was pleased with the organization of my entire trip, and with the Bookimed coordinators and the medical staff. It's great when people know how and can help! Thank you very much!
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Hello! I underwent an examination at the Bahçelievler Memorial Clinic, a PET CT scan and a consultation with an oncologist! I was satisfied with both the organization of my entire trip and the communication with Bookimed coordinators and medical staff. It's great when people know how and can help! Thank you very much!
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Location

Kaptan Paşa Mah, Halit Ziya Türkkan Sok Famas Plaza No:19 D:C, 34385 Şişli/İstanbul, Turkey

FAQ

What is radium-223 (Xofigo)?

Radium-223 is a kind of internal radiotherapy to treat metastases in the bones caused by prostate cancer. Xofigo is a brand name that produces radium-223.

Xofigo mechanism of action is the following: radium-223 affects bone cancer cells. This radioactive agent is similar to calcium, so it is absorbed by bones. As a result, cancer cells, located in the bones, are directly destroyed by radium-223 (Xofigo) radiation.

How is radium-223 (Xofigo) for prostate cancer used?
  1. A patient arrives to a hospital, undergoes diagnostic procedure to determine a dose of Xofigo injections.
  2. The medical center orders radium-223 (Xofigo). The delivery of the drug takes about 1 week. The therapy starts.
  3. Radium-223 (Xofigo) is a radioactive agent administered intravenously. A doctor puts a thin cannula in the vein during a treatment session. It takes about 1 minute.

The Xofigo injection is repeated every 4 weeks. The maximum number of injections is 6. The procedure is outpatient — you leave the hospital immediately after the injection. A patient can stay in the country for this period or to return home after injection.

To control a patient's health condition, blood tests are required between treatment sessions.

When is radium-223 (Xofigo) indicated?

Radium-223 (Xofigo) injection is indicated in case:

  • when surgical or hormonal treatments are ineffective for prostate cancer no longer
  • cancer (metastases) has spread to the bones but not other parts of the body
  • a patient has not been treated by Abiraterone (a hormonal therapy drug). The following treatment with radium-223, in this case, increases the risk of bone fractures.

Among the contraindications to radium-223 (Xofigo) for prostate cancer treatment may be:

Bone marrow pathologies/problems — radium-223 (Xofigo) can provoke lowering blood cells down. In this case, a patient will need a blood transfusion. Previous or current treatment with chemotherapy or extensive radiotherapy. Other abnormal health conditions.

Only a doctor can determine whether radium-223 (Xofigo) is adequate prostate cancer treatment in your case and estimate possible risks.

What are the side effects of radium-223 for prostate cancer?

Radium-223 (Xofigo) may cause such side effects:

  • diarrhea
  • nausea
  • swelling in the extremities
  • vomiting
  • reduced blood cells counts
  • pain in bones.

In most of the cases, side effects are mild. But do not hesitate to tell your doctor if some of them occur.

What are the recommendations after prostate cancer treatment with radium-223?

A doctor will give you recommendations specific for your case, however there some universal advice:

  • drink a lot of water for a few days after treatment to speed up radiation withdrawing from your body
  • wash the hands carefully every time you visit a toilet
  • wash your underwear separately to avoid radiation spread.

You need to follow this advice for several days during the treatment with radium-223.

What is the price for radium-223?

Radium-223 (Xofigo) cost is considered quite high compared to prostatectomy, HIFU, or brachytherapy prices, for instance.

However, radium-223 is the only treatment option that can prolong a patient's life in case of prostate cancer stage 4 with metastases in the bones.

The cost of radium-223 (Xofigo) is pointed for an injection. Only a doctor can determine how many doses a patient needs after diagnostic procedures.

Compare the prices for radium-223 (Xofigo) in the hospitals listed on this page.

You can always get a personalized quote by filling out a form on Bookimed. This option is free.