Melanoma Treatment Clinics Abroad — Page 6

Emsey Hospital holds JCI accreditation and operates an advanced nuclear medicine unit with PET-CT and 3 Tesla MRI. Scintigraphy starts from around A$400, while a whole-body MRI is around A$1,400. Diagnostic packages typically run A$1,800–2,700 and cover an oncologist consultation, imaging, and blood tests. Surgical treatment typically costs A$10,500–20,300, including anaesthesia and the hospital stay. International patients receive airport transfers and interpreter services. Associate Professor Serap Kaya specialises in medical oncology and targeted radiation therapies like IMRT and VMAT.

Estophia Hospital in Istanbul offers topical and immunotherapy options for melanoma. Diagnostics include spine and brain MRI scans and breast biopsy. Topical treatments may cost around A$4,600, while immunotherapy with Keytruda typically runs between A$14,000 and A$18,200. This therapy uses a PD-1 inhibitor to boost the immune system against melanoma cells. The hospital treats international patients across several departments, providing choice from diagnostics to advanced immunotherapy for melanoma.

Private Koru Ankara Hospital is JCI-accredited and offers advanced tech like Gamma Knife and Da Vinci robotic surgery. The hospital supports complex cases with its Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre. It’s set in Ankara and linked with the 5-star Koru Hotel Spa for comfort. Services for international patients include 24/7 multilingual support, free medical second opinions, and complimentary airport transfers, making it easier for Australians travelling for treatment.

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital is Korea’s first digital hospital with the BESTcare system for patient safety. It offers advanced diagnostics for melanoma, including consultations from around A$50, colonoscopy near A$670, brain MRI around A$2,300, and PET/CT scans about A$2,240. The clinic uses Da Vinci robotic surgery to reduce complications and recovery time. International patients benefit from free transfers from Incheon Airport and medical interpreters for support throughout their stay.