Lung Cancer Treatment Clinics Abroad — Page 12

Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital Seoul uses an advanced digital One-Stop system to streamline lung cancer care. The facility features 3.0T MRI, PET-CT, and TomoTherapy technology for precise tumour targeting. Oncology consultations start from around A$40–80. Diagnostic tests include blood panels for around A$400 and trepanobiopsy typically costing A$1,700–2,700. Chemotherapy cycles may cost around A$2,100–4,200. Surgical interventions generally run A$25,100–31,500. Their international department has supported over 15,000 global patients annually since 1999, ensuring a smooth process for those travelling from Australia.

Global Hospital Chennai is a leader in pioneering minimally invasive lung surgery and holds both NABH and NABL accreditations. The facility uses advanced TrueBeam STx technology for precise tumour irradiation and the Da Vinci robotic system for complex cases. Dr Raja Sundaram has performed over 15,000 cancer surgeries with a focus on minimally invasive techniques for lung tumours. A dedicated international department manages airport transfers, accommodation, and interpreter services to assist Australian patients throughout their treatment.

BLK Super Speciality Hospital is a JCI-accredited centre featuring the CyberKnife VSI radiosurgery system for non-invasive lung tumour targeting. The clinic uses PET-CT and 128-slice CT scanners for precise diagnostics. Treatment options include immunotherapy with Keytruda infusions, typically costing around A$13,100. Other advanced therapies include high-precision radiotherapy using the TriologyTx linear accelerator. Professor Surender Dabas leads the surgical oncology unit and has performed over 8,000 head, neck, and thoracic procedures. International services cover airport transfers, local accommodation, and a personal coordinator for all patients.

Istanbul Okan University Hospital houses its own research centre and 10 operating theatres near the international airport. MRI imaging for a single area starts from around A$600. A comprehensive lung cancer diagnostic package is around A$2,600. This package covers bronchoscopy, PET-CT imaging, tomography, and consultations with a medical oncologist. It also includes hospital fees, nursing care, and pre-operative tests. For complex cases, histopathology revision typically runs A$700–1,700. International patients receive assistance from an interpreter throughout their stay at this 250-bed facility.