Breast Cancer Treatment Clinics Abroad — Page 17

Medistate Hospital Istanbul holds JCI accreditation and specializes in reconstructive surgery following cancer treatment. Professor Mehmet Bozkurt has performed over 1,100 plastic and reconstructive procedures. Use of a two-stage prepectoral breast reconstruction program manages recovery over approximately 2 months. Comprehensive diagnostic workups include PET/CT, MRI, mammography, and ultrasound to monitor health. This process ensures thorough assessment before any surgical intervention begins. The clinic includes airport, hotel, and clinic transfers for all reconstruction cases to assist international patients.

Acibadem Altunizade Clinic uses a neoadjuvant therapy approach to shrink tumours before surgery. The centre holds LEED Platinum certification for its advanced hospital environment. Oncologist consultations start from around A$200. Diagnostic imaging like PET-CT and breast MRI typically costs around A$1,200 each. Genetic screening panels range from around A$1,500 to A$4,900. Radiotherapy sessions may cost around A$1,000 to A$7,700. Systemic chemotherapy is around A$2,800 to A$3,500 per course. Surgical options typically run between A$12,600 and A$30,800.

Medistanbul Hospital is a multi-specialty centre that treats 85,000 patients annually. Oncology is a core strength for this Istanbul facility. It welcomes a regular flow of Australian patients across all age groups. Diagnostic MRI scans start from around A$500–700. A PET/CT scan typically costs around A$800–1,300. Breast biopsies are around A$1,300. Surgical mastectomy options range from around A$2,500 to A$7,200. General breast cancer surgery may cost around A$5,300–9,100 depending on the case complexity.

HEC Turkey is a JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul with 49 departments. The clinic focuses on connecting patients with 102 specialists across a wide range of medical fields.

• Strongest areas include general surgery, orthopedics, and internal medicine.
• Joint Commission International accreditation for quality and patient safety.
• Free patient consultations offered before scheduling procedures.

EKOL International Hospitals is a multispecialty hospital in İzmir treating 500,000 patients annually. It holds ISO certification and the Turkish government's International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

• 100 physicians on staff.
• 25 medical departments covering a broad range of specialties.
• Accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.