Radiation Therapy For Brain Tumor Clinics Abroad — Page 3

Medipol Mega University Hospital uses precision Gamma Knife and Cyber Knife systems for targeted radiosurgery. The JCI-accredited facility sees 1,200 patients daily and carries a 91% recommendation rate. A comprehensive brain tumour program may cost around A$3,500. This typically covers diagnostics and radiation therapy planning. Every case undergoes a multidisciplinary review by the neurosurgery and medical oncology departments. Prof Dr Erol Akgül is an interventional neuroradiologist and a member of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology.

Bumrungrad International Hospital uses IBM Watson for Oncology to personalise brain tumour radiation plans. The Horizon Regional Cancer Centre houses 30 specialised oncologists. The package may cost around A$16,800–A$33,600 – typically covering the radiation therapy, medical imaging, and specialist consultations. Bumrungrad was the first hospital in Asia to earn JCI accreditation. It has over 150 interpreters, including for Australian patients, and an on-site visa extension counter.

Emsey Hospital uses the LINAC Trilogy device to deliver precise intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). A treatment package costs around A$6,300 and includes 30 IMRT sessions, physician monitoring, and all necessary laboratory tests. Transfers between the airport and hospital are also covered. Dr Elnur Sahibov specialises in stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumours at this JCI-accredited facility. The hospital prepares all medical reports in English. Over 20,500 international patients from 90 countries visited the centre in 2021.

Estophia Hospital provides a structured 30-session Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) protocol for precise tumour targeting. Professor Dr Berrin Pehlivan oversees the treatment plan, which typically runs over 5 weeks. A comprehensive medical package may cost around A$12,200. This covers oncology fees, pre-op radiology, nursing care, and daily treatment sessions. The hospital organises all transfers between the airport, hotel, and clinic for international patients. Staff at the dedicated support centre assist with logistics during the extended stay in Istanbul.