40 Best Clinics for Oncology in Turkey (w/Prices)
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Anadolu Medical Center

MyMeditravel Kocaeli, Turkey
$9,000
Oncology
Anadolu Medical Center
Anadolu Medical Center
Anadolu Medical Center
Anadolu Medical Center
Anadolu Medical Center
3.4
121 reviews

Oncology at Anadolu Medical Center in Kocaeli, Turkey

The Hospital opened in 2005 as a non-profit organization financed by Anadolu Foundation, an arm of the multinational Anadolu industrial group. It is characterized by two major aspects: its non-profit status and its unique affiliat...more
MyMeditravel ahmet Kaplan, 18 September 2020
Mükemmel hizmet verilen Sağlık merkezi.
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Prof. Dr. Teoman Dal

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
$1,926
Oncology
Prof. Dr. Teoman Dal
Prof. Dr. Teoman Dal
Prof. Dr. Teoman Dal
Prof. Dr. Teoman Dal

Oncology at Prof. Dr. Teoman Dal in Istanbul, Turkey

Professor Dr. Teoman Dal's Private Clinic is located in Nisantasi District of Istanbul, known as the center of fashion, shopping and also private health care facilities in the City.Facial rejuvenation procedures like Ultherapy, Su...more
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Prof Dr Nilgun Turhan

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
$84
Oncology
Prof Dr Nilgun Turhan
Prof Dr Nilgun Turhan
Prof Dr Nilgun Turhan
Prof Dr Nilgun Turhan
Prof Dr Nilgun Turhan

Oncology at Prof Dr Nilgun Turhan in Istanbul, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Nilgün Turhan has experience in IVF for over 30 years and she is a renowned expert in the field of infertility and assisted reproductive technologies. Besides the patients who have infertility problems and those who ne...more
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Dr.Mücteba Gündüz

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
$442
Oncology
Dr.Mücteba Gündüz
Dr.Mücteba Gündüz
Dr.Mücteba Gündüz

Oncology at Dr.Mücteba Gündüz in Istanbul, Turkey

OBESITY SURGERY (Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Balloon, Gastric By-Pass))CANCER SURGERY ( Breast, Colon, Rectum, Stomach, Pancreas, Liver) ENDOSCOPY (Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Polypectomy)LAPAROSCOPY, GALLBLADDER and THYROID SURGERY...more
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Assoc. Prof. Sema Koc Rhinoplasty Clinic

MyMeditravel Antalya, Turkey
$6,000
Oncology
Assoc. Prof. Sema Koc Rhinoplasty Clinic
Assoc. Prof. Sema Koc Rhinoplasty Clinic
Assoc. Prof. Sema Koc Rhinoplasty Clinic
Assoc. Prof. Sema Koc Rhinoplasty Clinic
Assoc. Prof. Sema Koc Rhinoplasty Clinic

Oncology at Assoc. Prof. Sema Koc Rhinoplasty Clinic in Antalya, Turkey

This clinic provides you with high-quality, state-of-the-art health services in the fields of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery diseases, vertigo (dizziness) and audiology, voice and speech disorders.   ...more
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Izmir Ekol International Hospital

MyMeditravel Izmir, Turkey
$3,500
Oncology
Izmir Ekol International Hospital
Izmir Ekol International Hospital
Izmir Ekol International Hospital
Izmir Ekol International Hospital
Izmir Ekol International Hospital

Oncology at Izmir Ekol International Hospital in Izmir, Turkey

"Ekol International Hospitals' international healthcare services team is committed to supporting you from your initial phone call or email, guiding you through your trip to Turkey, and staying by your side throughout the ...more
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Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
Price on request
Oncology
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
4.0
127 reviews

Oncology at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey

Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is one of the leading hospitals in Turkey that offers the most comprehensive range of treatments. The hospital delivers the best quality of diagnosis and treatment procedures for their patients in t...more
MyMeditravel Fatma Özer, 20 September 2020
Girişte sizi muhteşem bir enerjiyle karşılayan çalışanların olduğu ve bu enerjinin tüm katlara yayıldığı bir hastane. Özellikle karşılamada görevli hanımefendiye ayrıca teşekkür
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Acibadem Taksim

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
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Oncology
Acibadem Taksim
Acibadem Taksim
Acibadem Taksim
Acibadem Taksim
Acibadem Taksim
4.0
101 reviews

Oncology at Acibadem Taksim in Istanbul, Turkey

Acıbadem Taksim Hospital is a general purpose hospital.The modern hospital has 99 beds and 6 operating theaters, with all rooms equipped with modular operating systems, the hospital operating rooms have modular wall systems and s...more
MyMeditravel yeliz hepergil, 21 September 2020
On the 7th floor, I am very grateful to Hande Yıldırım - Edanur Serhoş- Büşra-Arife Nurses, and floor clerk Şifa and Selma nurses, who are interested in my heart with all the smiling and good h
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Koc University Hospital

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
Price on request
Oncology
Koc University Hospital
Koc University Hospital
Koc University Hospital
Koc University Hospital
Koc University Hospital
3.5
134 reviews

Oncology at Koc University Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey

Koç University Hospital is a research and training hospital that has operated since September 2014. The hospital expanded and increased its capacity in 2016. It now has 404 single inpatient rooms as well as 73 intensive car...more
MyMeditravel Ilknur Dogan, 21 September 2020
Hijyen,teknik donanım ve tecrübeli ekip burayı tercih etmemize en büyük nedendir.
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Bayindir Hospital Icerenkoy

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
Price on request
Oncology
Bayindir Hospital Icerenkoy
Bayindir Hospital Icerenkoy
Bayindir Hospital Icerenkoy
Bayindir Hospital Icerenkoy
Bayindir Hospital Icerenkoy
3.4
55 reviews

Oncology at Bayindir Hospital Icerenkoy in Istanbul, Turkey

Bayındır Hospital İçerenköy was established on February 2010. The hospital has 118 beds, 6 operating rooms equipped with cutting edge technology, intensive care units 22 beds (ICUs are planned and designed to offer ...more
MyMeditravel Hüseyin Yilmaz, 17 September 2020
Güzel bir hastane. Çalışanları güler yüzlü. Bir başkaözel hastane gibi ticaret hane değil.paradan önce insan sağlığını düşünüyorlar.Tek eksik yanı kantin çok pahallı.
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Medipol Mega University Hospital

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
Price on request
Oncology
Medipol Mega University Hospital
Medipol Mega University Hospital
Medipol Mega University Hospital
Medipol Mega University Hospital
Medipol Mega University Hospital
2.5
129 reviews

Oncology at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey

This mulit-purpose hospital sits in the East of Istanbul and is one of the most reputable hospitals in Turkey. It is made up of four different hospitals: 1. General Hospital with many specialist areas; 2. Cardiology Hospital...more
MyMeditravel A. E., 19 September 2020
Doktor kadrosu oldukça iyi ve gördüğüm tasarım olarak en güzel hastanelerden biri.
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Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
Price on request
Oncology
Medicana International Istanbul Hospital
Medicana International Istanbul Hospital
Medicana International Istanbul Hospital
Medicana International Istanbul Hospital
Medicana International Istanbul Hospital
2.5
138 reviews

Oncology at Medicana International Istanbul Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey

Part of the Medicana Group, this multi-purpose hospital achieved JCI accreditation in 2010, guaranteeing patients the highest standards of care. The hospital specializes in bone marrow and liver transplants, hair implants, oncolog...more
MyMeditravel Kf Firat, 16 September 2020
KBB DE BEDRI ÖZER ÇOK DEĞERLİ BİR HOCA. HASTASIYLA ÇOK ILGILI HEMŞİRELERE PANSUMAN YAPTIRMIYOR PROF OLMASINA RAGMEN KENDISI YAPIYOR VE HASTA YAKINLARINA HER TÜRLÜ KOLAYLIĞI SAĞLIYOR.
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Doç.Dr. Osman Yildirim

MyMeditravel Ankara, Turkey
Price on request
Oncology
Doç.Dr. Osman Yildirim
5.0
28 reviews

Oncology at Doç.Dr. Osman Yildirim in Ankara, Turkey

MyMeditravel BİRNUR AĞCA, 11 September 2020
I had a tube stomach surgery a month and a half ago, I lost 16 kg, I was very relieved, my doctor.
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Op. Dr. İsmail Özsan

MyMeditravel Izmir, Turkey
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Oncology
Op. Dr. İsmail Özsan
4.7
3 reviews

Oncology at Op. Dr. İsmail Özsan in Izmir, Turkey

MyMeditravel asli fidan, 06 April 2020
I met İsmail Hocam about 3 years ago from my gallbladder and obesity surgery. My surgery was very comfortable. I fell from about 135 pounds to 67 pounds. He also took the gallbladder during the same
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Op.Dr.İbrahim ÇOLHAN

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
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Oncology
Op.Dr.İbrahim ÇOLHAN

Oncology at Op.Dr.İbrahim ÇOLHAN in Istanbul, Turkey

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Liv Hospital

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
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Oncology
Liv Hospital
Liv Hospital
Liv Hospital
4.2
129 reviews

Oncology at Liv Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey

LIV takes its name from “Leading International Vision”, a distinctive concept in hospital design, treatment and care focusing on international patients.As a custom-built structure with 30,000 square meters of closed sp...more
MyMeditravel Asel Omuralieva, 23 September 2020
Great hospital with the newest equipment. We visited for a cancer check-up, were accompanied by Russian speaking hostesses, who organized queues. Doctors are passionate for patients. The clinic organi
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Liv Hospital Ankara

MyMeditravel Ankara, Turkey
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Oncology
Liv Hospital Ankara
Liv Hospital Ankara
Liv Hospital Ankara
Liv Hospital Ankara
4.0
137 reviews

Oncology at Liv Hospital Ankara in Ankara, Turkey

LIV takes its name from “Leading International Vision”, a distinctive concept in hospital design, treatment, and care focusing on international patients. As a custom-built structure with 30,000 square meters of closed ...more
MyMeditravel İbrahim Aygördü, 22 September 2020
Muhteşem hizmet veriyorlar. Covid testi için ailece gittik. İyi ilgilendiler ve test sonucumuzu kısa sürede öğrendik. Teşekkürler Liv Hospital
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KOC Healthcare

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
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Oncology
KOC Healthcare
KOC Healthcare
KOC Healthcare
KOC Healthcare
KOC Healthcare
3.5
134 reviews

Oncology at KOC Healthcare in Istanbul, Turkey

Koç Health Care’s leading doctors, physicians, scientists, researchers and health care professionals offers you quality-focused international health care standards supported with the latest medical technology equipmen...more
MyMeditravel Fatih Kılıç, 20 September 2020
Kesinlikle temiz olması gereken herşey mevcut.Hemşireler yardımsever
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Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery
Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery
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MedAssist

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
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Oncology
MedAssist
MedAssist
MedAssist
MedAssist
MedAssist

Oncology at MedAssist in Istanbul, Turkey

MedAssist (Health Travel Agency) assures to provide the best medical solution to your medical needs. Our strategic partners have the best quality facilities, cutting edge technology equipment, globally accepted medical doctors and...more
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ESQH - European Society for Quality in Healthcare
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Positive International Medical Group

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
Price on request
Oncology
Positive International Medical Group

Oncology at Positive International Medical Group in Istanbul, Turkey

In the following slogan, Positive International Medical Group is dealing with health of tourists since2OO7,it is given terms of services to health tourism.As a leading force in international healthcare group, we orchestrate medica...more
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ICA - International Chiropractors Association
MCA - McTimoney Chiropractic Association
UCA - United Chiropractic Association
ICS - International College of Surgeons
IACD - International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology
ISDS - International Society for Dermatologic Surgery
EBOPRAS - European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
IAAFA - International Academy of Advanced Facial Aesthetics
WALT - World Association for Laser Therapy
ISHRS - International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
AAHRS - Asian Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons
ESCAD - European Society for Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dermatology
William Glasser Institute - Reality Therapy Certified
EAC - European Association for Counselling
IFSO - International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorde
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TÜV NORD - Technischer Überwachungsverein NORD
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Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery
IAOMS - International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Treatment Abroad Code of Practice
IFFPSS - International Federation of Facial Plastic Surgery Societies
FIGO - International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics
IFED - International Federation of Esthetic Dentistry
EOS - European Orthodontic Society
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IBMS - International Board of Medicine and Surgery
EAFPS - European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery
ESCD - European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry
ESCRS - European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
NASS - North American Spine Society
ESHRE - European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology
MPS - Medical Protection Society
European Journal of Ophthalmology
ISRS - International Society of Refractive Surgery
JCRS - Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Cornea Society
JPGM - Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
ESPRAS - European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
OSAPS - Oriental Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
RS - The Rhinoplasty Society
FRANZCOG - Fellow of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians a
IFOMPT - International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapist
WFO - World Federation of Orthodontists
ITI - International Team for Implantology
ICOI - International Congress of Oral Implantologists
Dentsply Friadent Implant Programme
IMTEC Sendax Mini Dental Implants Systems
IAO - International Association for Orthodontics
AAO - Asian Academy of Osseointegration
WAAAM - World Anti-Aging Academy of Medicine
WOSIAM - World Society Interdisciplinary Anti-Aging Medicine
ESE - European Society of Endodontology
ECAMS - European College of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery
IABCLL - International Academy of Body Contouring and Laser Lipolysis
IAFGG - International Association of Facial Growth Guidance
IBCS - International Board of Cosmetic Surgery
IMDHA - International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association
EAO - European Association for Osseointegration
ISD - International Society of Dermatology
IFAD - International Federation of Aesthetic Dentistry
IBHRS - International Board of Hair Restoration Specialists
IAHRS - International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons
EDA - European Dental Association
IASP - International Association for the Study of Pain
ADI - Academy of Dentistry International
EAPD - European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry
EACMD - European Academy of Craniomandibular Disorders
ESHRS - European Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
ICD - International College of Dentists Fellowship
UIME - International Union of Aesthetic Medicine
APACS - Asian Pacific Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
McKenzie Institute International
ITEC - International Therapy Examination Council
ICA - International Cranial Association
I-ACT - International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy
CIBTAC - Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology
IFPA - International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists
ISBI - International Society for Burn Injuries
The Pankey Institute
PEFOTS - Pan European Federation of TCM Societies
URHP - Unified Register of Herbal Practitioners
AACD - Asian Academy of Craniomandibular Disorders
IMSA - The International Medical Spa Association
ACHSI - The Australian Council on Healthcare Standards International
CIDESCO - Comité International d'Esthétique et de Cosmétologie
ART - Active Release Techniques
ICPA - International Chiropractic Pediatric Association
CDA - Caribbean Dermatology Association
APAO - Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology
FICCDE - International College of Continuing Dental Education Fellowship
GMC - General Medical Council
ISA - International Sleep Academy
ISCG - International Society of Cosmetogynecology
EPA - European Prosthodontic Association
ABSI - Advanced Body Sculpting Institute
EACMFS - European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery
FILACP - Federación Ibero Latinoamericana de Cirugía Plástica
REDLARA - Rede Latino-americana de Reprodução Assistida
ALMER - Asociación Latinoamericana de Medicina Reproductiva
ICP - International College of Prosthodontists
EFP - European Federation of Periodontology
IADR - International Association for Dental Research
IODPT - International Organization for Dental Phobia Treatment
Academy of Operative Dentistry
The Dawson Academy
AAP - Asian Academy of Prosthodontics
AsianAOMS - Asian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
ISCD - International Society of Computerized Dentistry - Certified CEREC Trainer
SAAD - Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry
PFA - Pierre Fauchard Academy
ISCD - International Society of Computerized Dentistry
YDW - Young Dentists Worldwide
APAD - Asia Pacific Academy of Dentistry
ACDNA - Academy Of Computerized Dentistry Of North America
WSLO - World Society of Lingual Orthodontics
TTB - Turkish Medical Association
TPCD - Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
EPCD - Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association
TDB - Turkish Dental Association
EDAD - Turkish Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
RMCD - Turkish Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
TAOMS - Turkish Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
SDU - Suleyman Demirel University
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Oncology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the research, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. A medical professional who specializes in diagnosing and treating people with cancer is called an oncologist.

An oncologist can design a treatment plan based on detailed pathology reports that shows the type of cancer the patient has, how much cancer has developed, how fast the cancer is likely to spread, and what parts of the patient's body are involved.

The field of oncology has three main areas, which include:

  • Medical oncologists use chemotherapy, hormonal therapies, and other types of targeted treatments to treat cancer. Most people think of medical oncologist as their primary cancer doctor. Medical oncologists help monitor and maintain patients' well-being, as well as helping patients manage side effects. Often patients follow up with their medical oncologist once their treatment is complete.
  • Surgical oncologists perform the surgical removal of the tumor and surrounding tissue. They will help patients prepare for and recover from any surgical procedure they undergo during their cancer treatment. If your primary doctor suspects that you have cancer, a surgical oncologist is likely one of the first doctors you see. Surgical oncologists can perform biopsies, which involves removing a small tissue sample to be checked for cancer cells.
  • Radiation oncologists treat cancer using radiation therapy. They use high-energy photon beams to target and destroy cancer cells. Approximately one-half of all cancer patients will undergo radiation treatment during their cancer care.

Because most cancers are treated with a combination of therapies, you could see two or all three different oncologists during the course of your treatment.

Besides the three main areas, there are also several other areas of oncology. These include:

  • Pediatric oncologists diagnose and treat cancer in children. Some types of cancer appear more often in children and teenagers, such as leukemia, brain tumors, osteosarcoma, and Ewing’s sarcoma. Some pediatric oncologists focus on conducting research on childhood cancers, while others specialize in certain types of cancer.
  • Gynecologic oncologists treat cancers that affect women, such as cancer of the ovary, cervix, uterus, vagina, and vulva. Additionally, they also treat complicated gynecological conditions that are not cancerous, such as fibroid tumors and endometriosis.
  • Hematologist-oncologists diagnoses and treats blood cancers, such as lymphoma, leukemia, and myeloma. They may also specialize in the management of solid tumors.

Oncologists usually work with a variety of other medical professionals, including pathologists, diagnostic radiologists, oncology nurses, and oncology social workers. They may also work with doctors from other areas of medicine, such as neurologists, dermatologists, or urologists.

What does Oncology Involve?

There are many types of procedures to treat cancer. The types of procedures that you receive will depend on the type of cancer you have and how advanced it is. Some people who have cancer will only have one treatment. However, most people have a combination of treatments, such as surgery with radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy. Below are the types of procedures to treat cancer:

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is a type of treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells in the body and prevent them from growing. The drugs can prevent cell division, target the food source of the cancer cells’ (the hormones and enzymes the cells need to grow), and trigger apoptosis (a process in which cancer cells kill themselves).

  • Chemotherapy drugs can be given in several different ways, including.
  • Oral – taken in a pill or capsule form.
  • Intravenously – through an infusion into a vein.
  • Shots – injected with a needle.
  • Topical – applying creams or gels into the skin. This type is used to treat certain types of skin cancer.

Chemotherapy drugs can also be given directly to cancer or directly to an area of the body, such as the abdomen or central nervous system.

Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy, or biologic therapy, boosts your body’s natural defenses to fight cancer. It uses substances made by your own body, or in a laboratory, to improve or restore your immune system function. It can stop cancer from spreading to other parts of the body, stop or slow the growth of cancer cells, and help your immune system work better at destroying cancer cells.

There are several types of immunotherapy to treat cancer, including immune checkpoint inhibitors, T-cell transfer therapy, monoclonal antibodies, treatment vaccines, and immune system modulators. Different types of immunotherapy may be given in different ways, such as intravenous (IV), oral, intravesical (directly into the bladder), or topical.

Targeted therapy

Targeted therapy uses drugs that are designed to specifically “target” cancer cells without affecting normal cells. It targets the cancer’s specific proteins, genes, or other tissue environment contributing to cancer survival and growth. These proteins and genes are found in cancer cells or in cells related to cancer growth.

The targeted drugs can block or turn off chemical signals that tell cancer cells when to divide and grow, stop making new blood vessels that feed cancer cells, change proteins within the cancer cells so the cells die, trigger the immune system to kill cancer cells, and carry toxins in the cancer cells to kill them.

  • There are two types of targeted therapy:
  • Small-molecule drugs, which is given through pills or capsules that you swallow
  • Monoclonal antibodies, which are given through a needle in a blood vein.

Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy uses intense energy beams to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. It most often uses X-rays, but other types of energy, such as protons may also be used.

Radiation therapy can be done in two ways:

  • External-beam radiation therapy – this type of radiation therapy delivers radiation from a machine outside the body. You will lie on a table, and the machine (called a linear accelerator) moves around you to deliver radiation from several different angles. It is a quick and painless procedure.
  • Internal radiation therapy – also called brachytherapy, involves both temporary and permanent placement of radioactive sources in the body. During the placement of the radioactive sources, you will be given anesthesia.

Hormone therapy

Hormone therapy stops or slows the growth of cancer that uses hormones to grow. It works by blocking your body’s ability to produce hormones or interfere with how hormones behave in your body. It can reduce the chance that cancer will return by stopping or slowing its growth, as well as preventing or reducing symptoms in men with prostate cancer.

Hormone therapy is usually used to treat breast and prostate cancer. It can be taken in many ways, including orally, through an injection, and surgery.

Stem Cell Transplant

People whose blood-forming stem cells are damaged by the very high doses of radiation therapy or chemotherapy can undergo stem cell transplant to restore the cells. Blood-forming stem cells are vital since they grow into different types of blood cells that you need to be healthy. The stem cells will be given to you through an IV catheter. The process is very much like receiving a blood transfusion.

Surgical treatment

Surgical treatment for cancer is a procedure to remove cancer from your body. There are many types of surgeries to treat cancer, which differ based on the part of the body that requires surgery, the purpose of the surgery, the amount of tissue to be removed, and your preference. In general, the surgery can be open or minimally invasive.

  • During open surgery, one large incision is made to remove the tumor, some healthy tissue, and some nearby lymph nodes.
  • During minimally invasive surgery, a few tiny incisions are made instead of a large one. These incisions are made to insert a laparoscope (a long, thin tube with a camera on its end) and special surgical tools. The laparoscope allows your surgeon to see the inside of the body, and the surgical tools are used to remove the tumor and some healthy tissue.

How Long Should I Stay in Turkey?

For chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and targeted therapy, the treatment schedule may vary. You may have treatment every day, week, or month. It may also be given in a cycle, which is a period of treatment followed by a period of rest to give your body a chance to recover. For surgical treatment, you may need to stay in the hospital for a few days, and you need to stay in Turkey for at least 10 to 14 days. Your oncologist and/or medical tourism team will advise you on the length of stay in Turkey.

What's the Recovery Time?

The type of procedure you undergo determines the recovery period. While you may be able to get back to your normal routine within 10 days after laparoscopic surgery, you may need to wait around 6 weeks to fully recover from open surgery. Your oncologist will give you a detailed recovery timeline.

What About Aftercare?

You will be given instructions on how to take care of yourself. Your surgeon or nurse will explain how to control your pain, how to take care of your wound, activities you can and cannot do, and how to spot signs of infections. You may also need to talk to a dietitian to help with eating problems caused by the treatment. You will need to attend follow-up checkups to monitor your condition.

What's the Success Rate?

Cancer survival has improved significantly due to constant advancement and improvements in the field of oncology, including improvement in treatments and screening (allowing for earlier diagnosis). Still, you need to be aware of the risks, such as infection, bleeding, nerve damage, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and hair loss.

Are there Alternatives to Oncology?

There is no other alternative than to see an oncologist when it comes to cancer treatments. Some people may choose to undergo meditation, hypnosis, and acupuncture as well, usually to relieve the stress, anxiety, and pain that cancer can bring.

Whilst the information presented here has been accurately sourced and verified by a medical professional for its accuracy, it is still advised to consult with your doctor before pursuing a medical treatment at one of the listed medical providers

Update: 09/01/2023