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Lung Cancer Treatment in Turkey

We help you choose a clinic and an oncologist in Turkey for surgery, chemotherapy or radiation therapy for lung cancer. First the doctor reviews your test results, then you compare programs from Turkish clinics.

Program prices
  • 12,000+ patients since 2016
  • No mark-up: you pay the clinic directly
  • Coordinating doctor 7 days a week

The essentials

Lung cancer is a malignant tumor that develops from the cells of the bronchi and lung tissue. There is non-small cell lung cancer, which is more common, and small cell lung cancer, which grows faster. For a long time the disease may cause almost no symptoms, so it is important to get tested as early as possible.

Lung cancer treatment in Turkey is chosen according to the type of tumor, its stage and the results of molecular testing. In early stages surgery is often the main method, while in advanced disease chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy are used. We help you get the opinion of a Turkish oncologist before you travel, compare programs and arrange treatment.

How treatment can help

  • Remove the tumorIn early stages, thoracic surgeons remove the tumor while trying to preserve as much lung tissue as possible.
  • Match treatment to mutationsMolecular testing of the tumor shows whether targeted therapy or immunotherapy may be suitable.
  • Keep the disease under controlChemotherapy and radiation therapy help slow tumor growth and relieve symptoms in later stages.

The result depends on the type of cancer, its stage, tumor mutations and your general condition. Which method or combination of methods suits you is decided by the oncologist after examination.

When to ask for a review

  • Lung cancer is confirmednon-small cell or small cell
  • A lung mass was foundon CT, and the diagnosis needs clarifying
  • Surgery is being discussedand you want a second opinion
  • Chemotherapy or radiation was prescribedand you are comparing where to be treated
  • Molecular testing has not been doneand it is unclear whether targeted therapy fits
  • The disease progresses during treatmentthe treatment plan needs to be reviewed

Not sure which treatment suits you and whether surgery is possible? Send us your test results - an oncologist from a Turkish clinic will review them before your trip.

The best doctors for treatment of lung cancer in Turkey
1 / 4
Prof. Semih Halezeroglu
thoracic surgeon
Experience: over 35 years
Experience and achievements

Education:

  • 1987 – Istanbul Jerrahpasha University Faculty of Medicine
  • 1992 – Heybeliada Thoracic and Thoracic Surgery Hospital, Thoracic Surgery
  • 2001 – Sureyyapash Chest and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital / Associate Professor
  • 2008 – Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine / Professor

Professional experience:

  • 1988-1992 – Heybeliada Hospital for Thoracic Diseases and Thoracic Surgery, specialized in thoracic surgery.
  • 1992-1998 – Heybeliada Chest and Thoracic Surgery Hospital, specialist in thoracic surgery.
  • 1998-2003 – Chest and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital Sureyapash, specialist in thoracic surgery.
  • 2003-2005 – American Hospital, Head of the Department of Thoracic Surgery.
  • 2003-2008 – Sureyapash Chest and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Head and Chief Physician of the Thoracic Surgery Clinic.
  • 2008-2009 – Head of the Department of Thoracic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul Bilim University.
  • 2009 – Acibadem Health Group.

Membership:

  • Turkish Respiratory Research Association;
  • Turkish Association of Thoracic Surgery;
  • European Society of Thoracic Surgeons;
  • International Lung Cancer Society;
  • Turkish Thoracic Society.
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Prof. Cagatay Saim Tezel
thoracic surgeon
Experience: over 30 years
Experience and achievements

Specialization:

  • thoracoscopic and robotic surgery;
  • lungs’ cancer;
  • malignant neoplasms of the chest;
  • chest wall cancer;
  • tricheal tumors;
  • inflammation of the pleura;
  • lung cyst;
  • echinococcal cyst;
  • diaphragmatic diseases;
  • pneumothorax.

Education and professional experience:

  • Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1993-1999)
  • Central Warehouse Kızılay Etimesgut – Ankara (1999-2000)
  • Heybeliada Chest and Thoracic Surgery Teaching and Research Hospital – Istanbul (2000-2005)
  • Girne Military Hospital, Cyprus (2005-2006)
  • Haydarpasa Numune Teaching and Research Hospital – Istanbul (2006-2007)
  • Sureyapash Chest and Thoracic Surgery Teaching and Research Hospital – Istanbul (2007-2020)
  • Sultan II. Abbulhamid Khan Teaching and Research Hospital – Istanbul (2020-2021)
  • Liv Hospital Ulus – Istanbul (2021-)

Membership:

  • Turkish Association of Thoracic Surgery;
  • European Society of Thoracic Surgeons;
  • Turkish Thoracic Society;
  • Turkish Respiratory Research Association;
  • National Association of Traumatology and Emergency Surgery;
  • Lung Cancer Society;
  • European Respiratory Society.
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Mustafa Solak
oncologist
Experience: over 20 years
Experience and achievements

Doctor of Medical Sciences.

He specializes in: breast cancer, testicular cancer, ovarian cancer, lung cancer, head and neck cancer, and gastrointestinal cancer.

Education:

  • He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of Hacettepe University and completed a residency at the Istanbul Şişli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital, as well as an internship at the Cancer Institute of Hacettepe University.

Professional experience:

  • Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas;
  • Corum Teaching Hospital, Hitit University;
  • Medical Park Hospital.
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Prof. Sercan Keskin
oncologist
Experience: over 25 years
Experience and achievements

Prof. Serkan Keskin is a renowned oncologist at Şişli Memorial Hospital.

Participated in many congresses as a speaker.

Author of more than 120 scientific publications.

Membership:

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO);
  • European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO);
  • Turkish Association of Internal Medicine Specialists;
  • Turkish Association of Medical Oncology;
  • Association of Clinical Oncology.

Awards:

  • Minor Specialization in Medical Education – Entrance Examination (YDUS), second place in Turkey, 2009.
  • Turkish Medical Oncology Association Qualifying Exam, 1st place, 2012.
  • 19th National Cancer Congress, for the best poster of 2011.
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More than 12000 patients we have helped

Treatment programs for lung cancer in Turkey

Chemotherapy for lung cancer

Hospitalization
3 days
Duration of stay in Turkey
depending on the chemo protocol, multiple courses of chemotherapy may be required
  1. Day 1Meeting at the airport, examination, consultation
  2. Day 3Discharge from the hospital and accommodation in a hotel
  3. Day 5Control examination
  4. Day 6Transfer to the airport

Surgery to remove lung cancer

Hospitalization
1 day
Duration of stay in Turkey
6 days
  1. 1 dayMeeting at the airport, examination, consultation
  2. 2 daySurgery, hospitalization
  3. 3 dayDischarge from the hospital and accommodation in a hotel
  4. 5 dayControl consultation
  5. 6 dayTransfer to the airport

Radiation therapy in the treatment of lung cancer

Hospitalization
Outpatient
Duration of stay in Turkey
11-30 days
  1. 1 dayMeeting at the airport, examination, consultation
  2. days 2-10/29Irradiation, daily (except weekends)
  3. 11-30 dayTransfer to the airport
What we arrange during your trip
Transfer from / to the airportVisa assistancePersonal assistantWi-Fi InternetReservation of accommodation and airline ticketsTranslatorAccommodation for accompanying personSingle room
Best clinics for lung cancer treatment in Turkey
1 / 4
Acıbadem Healthcare Group
Istanbul , Turkey
4.5 (25 reviews)
Clinic is certified
ISO 27001 Information Security Management System
ISO 27001 Information Security Management System
Quality Management System Certification for compliance with ISO 9001 in the German accreditation system DAkkS
Quality Management System Certification for compliance with ISO 9001 in the German accreditation system DAkkS
Joint Commission International
Joint Commission International
ISO 15189
ISO 15189
The World's Best Hospitals 2019
The World's Best Hospitals 2019
Acibadem is the largest and one of the most renowned medical groups in Turkey, which annually receives more than 40 thousand patients from different countries, including the CIS. The network includes 22 university clinics in 5 countries and offers specialized centers in such areas as oncology, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, neurosurgery, organ transplantation, and robotic surgery. Acibadem clinics are known for the high quality of medical services thanks to innovative technologies and unique specialists using state-of-the-art equipment. The effectiveness of treatment is confirmed by standards and innovations, as well as by the large number of successful surgeries and procedures performed each year.
Clinic's services:
Transfer from / to the airport
Visa assistance
Personal assistant
Internet
Reservation of accommodation and airline tickets
Translator
Accommodation for accompanying person
Single room
Liv Hospital Ulus
Istanbul , Turkey
4.3 (42 reviews)
Clinic is certified
JCI American Medical Facility Accreditation
JCI American Medical Facility Accreditation
Liv Hospital Ulus is one of Turkey's leading medical centers specializing in robotic surgery and bariatric surgeries. It is the only hospital outside the United States successfully certified in general and abdominal robotic surgery. The hospital has more than 65 departments and demonstrates the best survival rates after complex surgeries. Liv Hospital Ulus actively implements innovative treatment methods, and the Liv TopKapi Research and Education Center is under construction.
Clinic's services:
Transfer from / to the airport
Visa assistance
Personal assistant
Internet
Reservation of accommodation and airline tickets
Translator
Accommodation for accompanying person
Single room
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
Istanbul , Turkey
4.6 (11 reviews)
Clinic is certified
АККРЕДИТАЦИЯ JCI
АККРЕДИТАЦИЯ JCI
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital in Istanbul is a modern multidisciplinary medical center operating in accordance with international quality standards. The facility is JCI-accredited and equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for accurate diagnosis and treatment. It employs experienced doctors of various specializations, many of whom have undergone training abroad. For foreign patients, the clinic offers a full range of services: transportation, interpreters, and comfortable accommodation.
Clinic's services:
Transfer from / to the airport
Visa assistance
Personal assistant
Internet
Reservation of accommodation and airline tickets
Translator
Accommodation for accompanying person
Single room
Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital
Istanbul , Turkey
4.7 (20 reviews)
Clinic is certified
JCI American Medical Institutions Accreditation
JCI American Medical Institutions Accreditation
quality certificate ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001
quality certificate ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001
Memorial Bahcelievler is one of the largest multidisciplinary medical centers in Turkey, part of the Memorial Hospitals Group network. The clinic specializes in oncology, cardiac surgery, orthopedics, plastic surgery and other areas, offering patients comprehensive treatment. The hospital meets international quality standards, which is confirmed by JCI accreditation and ISO certificates.
Memorial Bahcelievler has specialized centers, including the Oncology Center and the Advanced Endoscopy Center, which are in demand among international patients.
Clinic's services:
Transfer from / to the airport
Visa assistance
Personal assistant
Internet
Reservation of accommodation and airline tickets
Translator
Accommodation for accompanying person
Single room

What to send for a review

  • An oncologist's or pulmonologist's report with the diagnosis
  • Histology and immunohistochemistry reports
  • Chest CT, PET-CT or MRI: images and reports
  • Results of molecular genetic tumor testing, if done
  • Information about previous treatment: surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy

Missing some documents? That is fine: the coordinator will tell you which tests are needed.

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Treatment cost

The clinic gives the exact price after reviewing your test results. We send you programs from several clinics so you can compare prices and what is included. Experts Medical services are free for patients, and you pay the clinic directly.

What the price depends on
  • Treatment method: surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, targeted therapy or immunotherapy
  • Extent of surgery: removal of part of a lobe, a lobe or the whole lung
  • Number of courses: how many chemotherapy courses or radiation sessions the doctor prescribes
  • Length of stay: about 6 days for surgery, 11-30 days for radiation therapy
Lung cancer Package, Memorial Antalya Clinic
Length of stay: 25 days
20000-25000 €
The final cost is calculated for the patient's individual situation
What is included
  • Examinations: Preoperative
  • Hospitalization: 10 days
  • Surgery for tumor removal
  • Full travel arrangements
  • Support 24/7
  • Accommodation: 15 days in a hotel
  • Transfer: Airport – Hotel – Clinic
  • Translator: Yes
Chemotherapy Package, Memorial Antalya Clinic
Length of stay: calculate number of days
1500-5000 (per session) €
The final cost is calculated for the patient's individual situation
What is included
  • Hospital room
  • Nursing services
  • Standardized medications related to chemotherapy
  • Routine laboratory tests
  • Outpatient medical follow-up (check-ups and routine laboratory tests)
  • Full travel arrangements
  • Support 24/7
  • Transfer: Airport – Hotel – Clinic
  • Translator: Yes

*The length of stay is calculated depending on the number of sessions and the medication prescribed.

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Patient reviews about lung cancer treatment in Turkey
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Oleg
5/5
Rating:
Diagnosis: lungs' cancer

I was diagnosed with a rather large adenocarcinoma in my left lung. I don’t want to remove everything. In Turkey, Dr. Serkan Keshkin, during a video consultation, suggested the following algorithm of actions: first undergo radiation, and then you can try a minimally invasive intervention.


Natalia
5/5
Rating:
Diagnosis: lungs' cancer

I am grateful to the Turkish doctors from the Hisar clinic for treating my husband’s lung cancer. In early 2020, he was diagnosed with stage 2 NSCLC. At the clinic carefully removed all the affected tissue, picked up chemotherapy, which my husband endured quite easily.

 


Konstantin
5/5
Rating:
Diagnosis: lungs' cancer

I tried immunotherapy on myself. I had stage 2 squamous cell lung cancer. First, Turkish doctors performed an operation on me, and then they treated me with medicines that increase immunity. The attending physician said that the use of Nivolumab and another drug (sorry, I forgot the name) reduces the risk of cancer recurrence by 90%.


Darina
5/5
Rating:
Diagnosis: lungs' cancer

I was very surprised when I was offered a minimally invasive thoracoscopy to remove a lung tumor. The operation was performed through a small puncture, recovery was quite fast. Pleasantly surprised by Turkish medicine.


Paul
5/5
Rating:
Diagnosis: lungs' cancer

Doctors found a small tumor in my lungs, only 1 cm, when they took a biopsy, it turned out to be cancer. Two years ago I had a heart attack, and I was very worried that I would not survive the operation. Therefore, I went through several consultations in foreign clinics, and eventually settled on the LIV hospital. The operation was performed by Turkish doctors through a skin puncture, all under anesthesia of course. This is much better than cutting through the ribs. Everything healed quickly, and I don’t complain in my heart, everything is fine.


Frequently asked questions

Can lung cancer be treated without surgery?
Surgery is the main method in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. For small cell lung cancer and in later stages, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy are used more often. The approach is decided by a tumor board after examination.
How long is the trip for surgery?
Under our partner clinics' program, the trip for surgery takes about 6 days, with 1 day in hospital. The length may change depending on the extent of surgery and recovery - the coordinator will check this with the clinic.
How long does radiation therapy take?
Under the program, the stay in Turkey for a course of radiation is 11-30 days. Treatment is outpatient, with sessions every day except weekends. The exact number of sessions is set by the radiation oncologist.
How is chemotherapy carried out?
Under the program, the hospital stay is 3 days, a check-up is done on day 5, and you leave on day 6. Several courses may be needed, and their number depends on the treatment protocol.
Do I need molecular testing of the tumor?
Mutation testing shows whether targeted therapy and immunotherapy may be suitable. If it has not been done yet, the oncologist will advise whether you need it.
How much does lung cancer treatment in Turkey cost?
The price depends on the method, the extent of surgery and the number of chemotherapy or radiation courses. After reviewing your test results, we request programs from several Turkish clinics so you can compare prices. Experts Medical services are free for patients.

The information on this page is for reference only and is not medical advice. The treatment method is chosen by a specialist after reviewing the patient's medical situation.

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