CAR T-Cell Therapy
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- CAR T-cell therapy
- Consultation with a hematologist
- Blood tests
- 24-hr nurse services
Duration
- 28 days in the hospital
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included
Transport
VIP transfer (premium vehicle service, all transfers between airport, hotel and clinic)
Additional information
Please find below a breakdown of the CAR-T cell therapy
- Collecting: Your T cells (a kind of white blood cell) will be taken
from your blood.
- Reprogramming: A special receptor called a CAR (Chimeric Antigen
Receptor) will be added to these T cells in a special laboratory —
This helps the T cells to recognize and attack cancer cells.
- Multiply: The modified T cells are grown into millions of copies.
- Infuse: These “super-charged” T cells will be put back into your
body through an IV.
- Attack: The CAR-T cells will start to find and destroy the cancer
cells.
24/7 Bookimed assistance
- Personal medical coordinator
- Medical travel arrangements — booking of air tickets and hotel rooms at special partner prices
- Patient advocacy during medical travel
Program price
What's NOT included in this package
Doctor
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About the clinic
CAR T-cell therapy at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital in Turkey may cost around $200,000 for the complete package. This advanced treatment targets hematological malignancies like multiple myeloma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The JCI-accredited facility offers this therapy at significantly lower costs than US or EU hospitals, led by hematology expert Prof. Ömür Gökmen Sevindik with _doctor_8431_years_ of experience.
About the Treatment
CAR T-cell therapy reprograms a patient's immune cells to fight cancer. The process involves collecting T-cells, modifying them in a lab, growing millions of copies, then reinfusing them. Patients stay hospitalized for 28 days with continuous monitoring. The hospital manages potential side effects like cytokine reactions.
What's Included
- Complete CAR-T therapy from cell collection to infusion
- 28-day hospitalization with nursing care
- Pre-treatment diagnostics up to $2,650
- All meals during hospital stay
- Airport transfers and interpreter services
Doctor Profile
Prof. Sevindik specializes in hematological malignancies and stem cell transplantation. A former Mayo Clinic clinician, he chairs the Multiple Myeloma Scientific Subcommittee. With over 100 publications, he brings extensive expertise to each case.
Hospital Features
The 18-story facility holds Turkey's first Smart-and-Green hospital certification. It features advanced equipment like the EOS imaging system. The hematology department has 51 ICU beds and specialized surgery rooms.
Patients considering this therapy can request a consultation for around $300 to discuss their specific case with Prof. Sevindik.
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