Hormone Therapy For Prostate Cancer Clinics Abroad — Page 2

Istinye University Liv Hospital uses Ga-68 PSMA PET/CT scans to detect prostate tumours as small as 1 mm. This university-affiliated centre combines academic research with clinical care for complex cases. Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli leads the medical oncology team. A PET/CT scan typically costs around A$2,800, while specialist consultations are around A$150. The hospital manages 2,700 international patients annually. Free airport transfers and hotel booking assistance are provided to help organise the stay in Istanbul.

Medipol Mega's prostate oncology unit offers advanced non-invasive options like HIFU, CyberKnife and Gamma Knife. This JCI-accredited hospital treats over 1 million patients annually across its 35 operating rooms and 810 beds. The large-scale infrastructure and international accreditation are benchmarks for safety and quality.

Liv Hospital Ulus houses a dedicated Cancer Centre with advanced tools like Oncogramme testing to tailor hormone therapy to individual profiles. Its JCI-accredited hospital treats 50,000 international patients annually. The clinic is a 30-minute drive from Istanbul Airport, simplifying travel for Australians.

Bumrungrad International Hospital was the first in Asia to earn JCI accreditation, reflecting strict international safety standards. Its oncology programme uses innovative drugs including immunotherapy, targeted cancer inhibitors, and US FDA-approved biologics. Treatment is supported by IBM Watson for Oncology for personalised recommendations. The clinic has a regular flow of Australian patients, offers dedicated visa extension counters, and maintains no waiting lists for its services.

Estophia Hospital in Istanbul is a large private clinic with a staff of 87 doctors across 28 departments. Its urology unit is a recognised strength, providing hormone therapy for prostate cancer. The hospital commonly treats international patients, including those travelling from Europe, Africa and the USA.

Emsey Hospital’s key strength is its JCI accreditation, offering international safety standards familiar to Australians. The oncology centre provides a multidisciplinary team and advanced nuclear medicine therapies like PSMA PET and Lutetium therapy – all under one roof. This streamlines the care pathway for patients travelling from overseas.

Private Koru Ankara Hospital is JCI-accredited and treats 350,000 patients annually, including a global clientele from 62 countries. Its urology and oncology department uses a Da Vinci robotic surgical system and has a dedicated International Patient Relations Department. For Australians, the clinic offers free medical second opinions, complimentary airport transfers, and 24/7 multilingual support.