Radiotherapy For Lung Cancer Clinics Abroad — Page 3

Medipol Mega University Hospital is the first private centre in Turkey to receive JCI academic accreditation. The radiation oncology department uses Trilogy and TrueBeam LINAC systems alongside Gamma Knife and CyberKnife technology. Radiotherapy typically costs around A$4,900–A$10,500. This pricing generally covers essential diagnostics like PET-CT, MRI, and biopsy. Cases are managed within a massive 810-bed facility. Dr Jamshid Hamdard specialises in medical oncology and oversees treatment planning for lung cancer cases.

Bumrungrad International Hospital was the first in Asia to achieve JCI accreditation, meeting international safety standards. Its Horizon Regional Cancer Centre has 30+ specialists for a multidisciplinary approach to lung cancer radiotherapy, enhanced by IBM Watson for Oncology for AI-driven personalised treatment plans. The clinic uses the latest US FDA-approved cancer drugs alongside radiotherapy and has English-speaking staff for Australian patients. Over 1 million patients attend yearly.

Emsey Hospital uses the advanced LINAC Trilogy system to deliver precise IMRT, SRS, and VMAT treatments. The comprehensive lung cancer package typically costs around A$20,700. This fee includes 30 radiotherapy sessions and 3 stereotactic radiosurgery sessions for spinal metastasis. Patients receive 42 days of hotel accommodation, airport transfers, and English medical reports. The hospital is JCI-accredited and was the first in Turkey to be officially authorised for international health tourism. Dr Elnur Sahibov leads the radiation oncology department, focusing on complex lung cases.

Estophia Hospital serves international patients from across Europe, Africa and the USA. Its radiotherapy unit operates as part of a multi-specialty hospital with 87 doctors across 28 departments.

Ewha Womans University Medical Centre uses a 128-slice PET/CT to detect tumours as small as 2 mm for precise radiotherapy planning. The hospital is JCI-accredited and affiliated with a leading university for access to advanced research. It is a women-only hospital with specialised oncologists, offering tailored care for female patients. Ewha was recognised as the best hospital for colon cancer treatment by Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare.

Private Koru Ankara Hospital is a large JCI-accredited centre, treating 350,000 patients annually. Its radiotherapy unit benefits from on-site PET-CT for precise lung cancer staging. The clinic's International Patient Relations Department offers 24/7 multilingual support, free medical second opinions, and complimentary airport transfers for a streamlined overseas journey.

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH) was South Korea's first fully digital hospital, using its BESTcare safety system. It specialises in radiotherapy for lung cancer with advanced linear accelerators, enabling precise IMRT and IGRT techniques. The clinic offers free airport transfers and interpreters for international patients. It was named to Newsweek's World's Best Smart Hospitals in 2023.