Istinye University Liv Hospital uses PET-CT technology capable of detecting tumours as small as 1 mm. Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specialises in gastrointestinal cancers at this research-led facility. Initial examinations start from around A$100, while a PET-CT scan is around A$900. Pathology tests typically run A$1,700 to confirm staging. Treatment options include chemotherapy sessions for around A$1,300 each, alongside laparoscopy and radiofrequency ablation. The hospital treats 2,700 international patients annually and sits just 40 minutes from Istanbul New Airport.