Sarcoma Treatment Clinics in Turkey — Page 2

Dr Saban Sec has performed over 900 oncology procedures and represents the Turkish Medical Oncology Association as a specialist representative. Diagnostic imaging at this multi-specialty centre starts from around A$300 for a CT scan and A$600 for an abdominal MRI. Histopathology revisions and biochemical blood analyses typically cost around A$700 each. For detailed staging, a PET-CT scan is around A$1,300. The clinic is a frequent choice for Australians and holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital operates as a massive 400-bed facility designed with healing architecture for oncology patients. Detailed diagnostic testing typically starts with biochemical blood analysis from around A$300, while CT scans are around A$400–700. A comprehensive sarcoma diagnostic package typically costs around A$9,000, covering a PET-CT scan, NGS genetic testing, and a consultation with a specialist surgeon or oncologist. The clinic provides free airport-to-hotel transfers and access to interpreters for all Australian patients to simplify the logistics of travelling abroad for treatment.

Dr Yusuf Acikgoz leads sarcoma care at Lokman Hekim University Hospital after completing specialist training at Ohio State University. He has performed 900+ oncology procedures and belongs to the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Tumour marker blood tests start from around A$200. Brain MRI typically costs around A$600–900. Diagnostic packages are around A$2,500, covering consultations, lab tests, and radiological screenings. This ISO-accredited university centre features six operating theatres for complex surgical cases. Staff provide interpreter services for all international patients.

Memorial Ankara Hospital is a JCI-accredited centre featuring TrueBeam STx and Elekta Versa HD for precise radiotherapy. Diagnostics start from around A$300 for consultation with a treatment plan and PET/CT scans may cost around A$840. Biopsies, including breast biopsies, typically run around A$1,400. The hospital also has a bone marrow transplant unit focused on blood cancers. Free airport transfers and language assistance are included, making it easier for Australians travelling from Ankara Esenboga Airport, 32 km away.

Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex in Turkey offers advanced sarcoma care with diagnostics starting from around A$70 for tumour marker blood tests up to PET/CT scans around A$1,200. Treatments include systemic therapies like chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted biological therapy, plus radiotherapy using LINAC technology and expert surgical tumour removal. The hospital is the largest private centre in the Mediterranean, equipped with a dedicated oncology-bone marrow unit and recognised with an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate. It also works with over 200 insurance companies.

Turan Turan Health Group is a robotic surgery and orthopedic center in Bursa, Turkey, with over 25 years of experience. It specializes in robotic joint replacement and minimally invasive spine surgery. The clinic treats around 18,000 patients each year.

• Uses the NAVIO 7 system for precise, customized robotic knee replacements.
• Performs spine surgery with the Mazor X Stealth system for smaller incisions and faster recovery.
• Offers stem cell therapy, hydrogel therapy, and PRP for non-surgical joint and muscle treatment.
• Orthopedic surgeons have experience performing procedures in the USA and Europe.

Istinye University Liv Hospital uses PET-CT technology capable of detecting 1mm tumours to guide sarcoma care. An oncologist consultation costs around A$200, while molecular multigene panel testing typically runs A$3,500–5,600. Chemotherapy per course is around A$2,900–9,100. A full course of radiotherapy is around A$7,000–7,700. Surgical tumour removal typically runs A$21,000, which includes 10 days in hospital and one day in ICU. Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli provides clinical oncology expertise at this modern university centre.

Medipol Mega University Hospital houses a dedicated oncology centre with JCI accreditation and 810 beds. Initial oncologist consultations start from around A$200, while a PET-CT scan typically costs A$900–1,100. Surgical options for sarcoma range from A$16,800 to A$28,000. For bone cases, resection with implant replacement is around A$21,000. Advanced radiation therapy using CyberKnife or Gamma Knife runs about A$13,300–15,400. Bone marrow transplant packages are around A$32,200, covering a 15-day hospital stay and medications during the procedure.

Emsey Hospital uses the LINAC Trilogy device to provide advanced radiation therapy for sarcomas. A single-area MRI starts from around A$600, while a PET-CT typically costs around A$1,100. The clinic offers a sarcoma diagnostic package for around A$3,000. This includes pathology re-evaluation, PET-CT, and up to 7 nights' accommodation. Radiation therapy typically runs A$11,200–15,400. Associate Professor Serap Kaya brings deep oncology expertise to this JCI-accredited centre. All medical reports are provided in English for easy continuity of care back home.

Estophia Hospital in Istanbul offers a wide range of diagnostics for sarcoma, including CT scans from around A$400 and PET/CT from about A$900. Mutation testing for KRAS, NRAS, and BRAF genes may cost around A$7,400. Radiation therapy, a key non-surgical treatment, typically runs between A$4,600 and A$8,400. The hospital treats adults and children under one roof with support from 87 doctors across 28 departments, including orthopedics.