Myeloma Treatment Clinics Abroad — Page 4

Professor Leylagül Kaynar leads the haematology department after completing specialized bone marrow transplant training at Duke University. Medipol Mega is a JCI-accredited academic centre with dedicated adult and paediatric transplant units. Initial exams and blood tests start from around A$200. A comprehensive diagnostic package may cost around A$8,400, including bone marrow aspiration and histology review. Treatment packages typically run around A$63,000 and cover a 20-day hospital stay. The clinic provides airport transfers, English document translation, and interpreters for international patients.

Liv Hospital Ulus specialises in Myeloma with a Bone Marrow Transplant Center performing over 1,000 stem cell transplants, including autologous, allogeneic, and umbilical cord options. Diagnostics start from around A$200 for a complete blood count, with bone marrow biopsy at about A$300 and MRI scans typically around A$1,200. Personalized oncology treatments include chemotherapy with cold cap therapy and advanced radiotherapy techniques. The JCI-accredited hospital offers international patient support and is just 30 minutes from Istanbul International Airport.

Bumrungrad International Hospital in Bangkok is Thailand’s first JCI-accredited hospital, known for oncology and haematology care. It uses IBM Watson AI to personalise Myeloma treatment plans and reduce errors. Diagnostics cover ultrasound (starting from around A$170), CT scans (A$450–A$810), and MRI of one area (around A$900), perfect for thorough assessment. The hospital supports international patients with over 150 interpreters, VIP airport transfers, a licensed heliport, and visa assistance, making it a solid choice for Australians.

Emsey Hospital houses Turkey's largest Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit with 45 HEPA-filtered beds. Diagnostic packages typically run A$3,500–A$8,800, covering PET-CT scans, genetic testing, and hotel accommodation. Chemotherapy courses are around A$9,800. Autologous bone marrow transplants cost around A$54,600–A$59,500, including 45 days of hospitalisation and laboratory work. The JCI-accredited facility managed over 20,500 international patients in 2021. Professor Serdar Bedii Omay trained in molecular haematology in Japan and has published 65+ scientific articles. Airport transfers and English-speaking interpreters are provided for all international patients.

Ewha Womans University Medical Center is a JCI-accredited women-only hospital with over 130 years of tradition. It uses the newest da Vinci robotic system and advanced 128-slice PET/CT for precise tumour detection. Diagnostics for myeloma start with a hematologist consultation from around A$40. Imaging options include ultrasound, CT, MRI, and biopsy, which may cost up to around A$1,400. The hospital has won first place for Quality of Services in South Korea for three years.

Private Koru Ankara Hospital offers specialised treatment for myeloma with its dedicated Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre. The hospital is JCI-accredited and equipped with Gamma Knife, PET-CT, and Da Vinci robotic systems. It provides autologous and allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplants, a key option for disease control. International patients benefit from 24/7 multilingual support, free medical second opinions, and complimentary airport transfers. The centre has served patients from 62 countries, reflecting broad global recognition and capability.