Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Clinics Abroad — Page 7

Estophia Hospital provides a structured care pathway in Istanbul, starting with diagnostic study packages to determine cancer staging. PET-CT with Gallium 68 typically runs A$1,100–2,800, while a brain MRI with contrast starts from around A$400. Treatment options include Whipple surgery for around A$11,200. Advanced radiation therapies are available, with Gamma Knife costing around A$7,000 and CyberKnife typically A$8,400–9,100. Chemotherapy sessions may cost between A$2,800 and A$8,400. This private multi-specialty centre organises multi-modal testing to guide all surgical and systemic therapy decisions.

Ewha Womans University Medical Center uses a 128-slice PET/CT to detect tumours as small as 2 mm. Specialist consultations start from around A$40. Advanced diagnostics include scintigraphy for around A$300 and biopsies typically costing A$700–1,400. The centre uses the latest da Vinci robot for minimally invasive surgery to reduce scarring. This multidisciplinary hospital has won three national quality awards. Nearby hotel accommodation ranges from around A$90 to A$380 per night for family stays.

Private Koru Ankara Hospital operates a specialist oncology unit equipped with the Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System and Gamma Knife technology. This large-scale facility features 13 operating rooms and 71 intensive care units. The International Patient Relations Department provides 24/7 interpretation and complimentary airport transfers for all overseas arrivals. Patients have access to a PET-CT unit for precise staging and monitoring. Support services include free medical second opinions and assistance with accommodation. Recovery options include access to an affiliated five-star wellness centre in Bolu.

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital was Korea's first digital hospital. The clinic specialises in oncology and abdominal surgery using a Da Vinci robotic system. An oncologist consultation starts from around A$40–50. Diagnostic PET/CT scans typically cost around A$2,200. The surgical department performs laparoscopic and endoscopic pancreatic resections. Radiation options include IMRT and GammaKnife radiosurgery for precise tumour targeting. International patients receive free airport transfers and on-site interpreter assistance to help navigate their care during the 70 km transit from Incheon.

Artemis Hospitals was the first in India to use Image Guided Radiation Therapy. The JCI-accredited centre has performed over 1,000,000 surgeries since 2007. Its dedicated Cancer Center integrates surgical, medical, and radiation oncology. Specialists there also operate a dedicated transplant centre for complex pancreas cases. Initial consultations with specialists may cost around A$70. More complex diagnostic workups typically run up to A$1,700. An international department of 40 staff assists with visas, accommodation, and interpreter services.

Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital holds JCI accreditation and operates as a dedicated oncology centre in Istanbul. Scanning for tumours begins with CT scans from around A$300, while a pancreas biopsy typically runs A$3,500–4,900. Complex Whipple surgery may cost around A$25,200–35,000 depending on the case. Advanced radiation options include SBRT using TrueBeam STx systems, usually completed in 1–5 days. Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is ESMO board-certified and has served as a subinvestigator in clinical trials for pancreatic cancer treatments.

Dr Turkan Ozturk Topcu leads pancreatic cancer care at Biruni University Hospital after training at MD Anderson Cancer Centre and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre. This multi-specialty hub sees a regular flow of Australian patients. A specialist consultation and treatment plan typically costs around A$200. Targeted MRI imaging starts from around A$700–1,100. Advanced Tomotherapy sessions for precise tumour targeting may cost around A$11,800–19,800. The facility features 617 beds and a dedicated interventional radiology department to support oncology cases.