I was impressed by the futuristic technology and that the procedure was painless.Every member of my treatment team was kind and did their best to make me feel comfortable.Thank you very much!
Antonina Proreznyuk
brain stem tumor
My husband and I tried to get here for an examination in order to undergo radiation therapy, which my husband was prescribed in Italy for a brain stem tumor. Our experience has shown that the center conducts exclusively proton therapy, and there is an idea to go here to patients who are no longer helped by chemotherapy.
Zhenya
oncology
Good clinic. Has passed a course of beam therapy. Hoping for the best.
Vladimir Serb
oncology
I felt like I was in another world.Spacious building, friendly staff, professional doctors.For me, this is very important.I’m doing great!
Reviews
Sergei Poloshin
oncology
I was impressed by the futuristic technology and that the procedure was painless.Every member of my treatment team was kind and did their best to make me feel comfortable.Thank you very much!
Antonina Proreznyuk
brain stem tumor
My husband and I tried to get here for an examination in order to undergo radiation therapy, which my husband was prescribed in Italy for a brain stem tumor. Our experience has shown that the center conducts exclusively proton therapy, and there is an idea to go here to patients who are no longer helped by chemotherapy.
Zhenya
oncology
Good clinic. Has passed a course of beam therapy. Hoping for the best.
Vladimir Serb
oncology
I felt like I was in another world.Spacious building, friendly staff, professional doctors.For me, this is very important.I’m doing great!
I have never met such a wonderful and smiling staff in one hospital in my life. Everyone is very friendly. I will long and fondly remember this hospital stay.
Michaela Nová
Knee replacement
After my knee endoprosthesis I can only praise. The wonderful and pleasant doctors, nurses and the rest of the staff in the orthopedic department are unbelievable in this day and age. Five stars is not enough!
Mirek Kvitek
surgery
Sincere respect to everyone I have had the honor to meet, from the doctors and nurses to the support staff. To all, I express my admiration and immense gratitude for everything.
Blanka Mrázová
surgery
Very cozy, small hospital with a very pleasant staff. The equipment is good, large bathrooms and toilets. Lying here for almost a week for surgery and I wish all hospitals would behave like this. Very nice doctors, nurses and orderlies, full of humor and friendliness. Thank you very much, everything was much more bearable thanks to you.
Eliška Blahová
surgery
Thank you to the entire surgical department and the nurses in the ICU. Dr. Shimonik is not only a great doctor but also a very nice person. The nurses are nice and friendly, you can see that they enjoy their work. The cleaners are meticulous in their work. Thank you to the whole department for their care.
Roman Tóth
surgery
Thank you very much for the professional and human approach of the whole department of surgery. You prove that even a hospital stay can be enjoyable. Thank you very much again.
Pavel Olša
inguinal hernia
When visiting the surgery department, Dr. Karel Rebel told me that I had an inguinal hernia. Upon admission to the hospital, I was explained in detail how the surgery would take place and when it would take place. The operation went without complications. For everything I would like to thank Dr. Igor Šimonik, Dr. Lubomir Novotny and Dr. Milan Malechek, as well as all the nurses and staff. I can only recommend it. One of the best hospitals in the Czech Republic.
Miloš Kudera
surgery
I can evaluate the quality and professionalism of medical procedures only by how quickly my postoperative pains went away. And since I did not have to wait long, I must express my satisfaction. What I can accurately assess is the attitude and behavior of the staff towards me, the patient. Hats off to them. Pleasant, cordial, willing to help. And, as I’ve noticed, they treat each other the same way. I think it’s connected. So all that remains is to thank you for helping me through the unpleasant moments. You guys are great!
Pavel Kořínek
Robotic surgery
On the recommendation of Associate Professor Doležel from Brno, I was operated on at the Center for Robotic Surgery at St. Zdislava Hospital in Mostištích. I spent a pleasant week in the surgical department despite the complicated surgery. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the chief physician Twaruzek and his entire team of doctors and nurses for their professional and deeply human approach. The care at this small hospital is top notch in every way and I am grateful to have been able to experience it. Thank you.
Mojmír Strakoš
Prostate surgery
I had prostate surgery in early November 2021. Within 5 days I was able to go home. I was very pleased with the attitude of the doctors and nurses. There was always an optimistic atmosphere, no one frowned. Only at the beginning of the shift there was more talking. The atmosphere is pleasant, the food is good. I highly recommend it.
Jiri Peták
Urological surgery
I would like to thank the head doctor Tvaruzhek, associate professor Doležel, all other doctors and all the staff of urology at the hospital in Mostištih for their professional approach and pleasant treatment during my operation and subsequent treatment. Thank you all very much.
Pavel Kopecký
endoprosthetics
I am now in the orthopedic department here after a knee endoprosthesis. This is the third time. The doctors are doing everything they can to make sure my health is the best it can be, but sometimes you can’t tell your body what to do. This is my case. I will write the rest after discharge.
Reviews
Kamila Maděrová
surgery
I have never met such a wonderful and smiling staff in one hospital in my life. Everyone is very friendly. I will long and fondly remember this hospital stay.
Michaela Nová
Knee replacement
After my knee endoprosthesis I can only praise. The wonderful and pleasant doctors, nurses and the rest of the staff in the orthopedic department are unbelievable in this day and age. Five stars is not enough!
Mirek Kvitek
surgery
Sincere respect to everyone I have had the honor to meet, from the doctors and nurses to the support staff. To all, I express my admiration and immense gratitude for everything.
Blanka Mrázová
surgery
Very cozy, small hospital with a very pleasant staff. The equipment is good, large bathrooms and toilets. Lying here for almost a week for surgery and I wish all hospitals would behave like this. Very nice doctors, nurses and orderlies, full of humor and friendliness. Thank you very much, everything was much more bearable thanks to you.
Eliška Blahová
surgery
Thank you to the entire surgical department and the nurses in the ICU. Dr. Shimonik is not only a great doctor but also a very nice person. The nurses are nice and friendly, you can see that they enjoy their work. The cleaners are meticulous in their work. Thank you to the whole department for their care.
Roman Tóth
surgery
Thank you very much for the professional and human approach of the whole department of surgery. You prove that even a hospital stay can be enjoyable. Thank you very much again.
Pavel Olša
inguinal hernia
When visiting the surgery department, Dr. Karel Rebel told me that I had an inguinal hernia. Upon admission to the hospital, I was explained in detail how the surgery would take place and when it would take place. The operation went without complications. For everything I would like to thank Dr. Igor Šimonik, Dr. Lubomir Novotny and Dr. Milan Malechek, as well as all the nurses and staff. I can only recommend it. One of the best hospitals in the Czech Republic.
Miloš Kudera
surgery
I can evaluate the quality and professionalism of medical procedures only by how quickly my postoperative pains went away. And since I did not have to wait long, I must express my satisfaction. What I can accurately assess is the attitude and behavior of the staff towards me, the patient. Hats off to them. Pleasant, cordial, willing to help. And, as I’ve noticed, they treat each other the same way. I think it’s connected. So all that remains is to thank you for helping me through the unpleasant moments. You guys are great!
Pavel Kořínek
Robotic surgery
On the recommendation of Associate Professor Doležel from Brno, I was operated on at the Center for Robotic Surgery at St. Zdislava Hospital in Mostištích. I spent a pleasant week in the surgical department despite the complicated surgery. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the chief physician Twaruzek and his entire team of doctors and nurses for their professional and deeply human approach. The care at this small hospital is top notch in every way and I am grateful to have been able to experience it. Thank you.
Mojmír Strakoš
Prostate surgery
I had prostate surgery in early November 2021. Within 5 days I was able to go home. I was very pleased with the attitude of the doctors and nurses. There was always an optimistic atmosphere, no one frowned. Only at the beginning of the shift there was more talking. The atmosphere is pleasant, the food is good. I highly recommend it.
Jiri Peták
Urological surgery
I would like to thank the head doctor Tvaruzhek, associate professor Doležel, all other doctors and all the staff of urology at the hospital in Mostištih for their professional approach and pleasant treatment during my operation and subsequent treatment. Thank you all very much.
Pavel Kopecký
endoprosthetics
I am now in the orthopedic department here after a knee endoprosthesis. This is the third time. The doctors are doing everything they can to make sure my health is the best it can be, but sometimes you can’t tell your body what to do. This is my case. I will write the rest after discharge.
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About oncology treatment abroad
Why do residents of many countries treat cancer in Turkey?
Cancer treatment in Turkish clinics meets European and international standards, and the cost of the treatment is significantly less than in Israel, Germany, and the United Stat
es. The Turkish Acibadem Clinicis known throughout the world for its achievements in the field of oncology, good results in the treatment of many types of cancer, and the optimal price/quality ratio of medical services.
In Turkey, there are several more large university clinics with prestigious JCI international accreditation, where foreigners can receive the most effective oncology treatment to date according to international protocols. Among them are Medical Park andEmsey.
By receiving treatment in oncology centers of such a high level, patients with early stages of cancer recover completely. In patients with advanced stages of disease, doctors achieve long-term remission. In the advanced stages of cancer, they prolong the patient’s life with its good quality.
In addition, it is possible to organize cancer treatment in Turkey very quickly. Clinics are interested in accepting foreign patients, and they are supported by the Turkish Ministry of Health and the state. Therefore, Turkish doctors quickly review oncological medical cases from other countries and provide a treatment plan. They also promptly provide a place in the clinic and begin treatment and diagnostic procedures.
Many foreign patients, including those from the CIS countries, have already visited Turkey as tourists more than once, so they feel comfortable in this country.
The number of foreign patients with oncological diagnoses in Turkish clinics, as well as the number of reviews from people from around the world successfully cured of cancer, is constantly growing.
For foreigners, Turkish clinics have excellent conditions for staying:
no language barrier;
each patient is supervised by a coordinator;
medical staff maintains a positive psychological atmosphere.
How is accurate cancer diagnosis carried out in Turkey?
Modern diagnostics of oncological disease include:
visualization of the tumor and metastases;
biopsy of the neoplasm;
various studies of malignant cells.
Therefore, it requires high-tech equipment and qualified narrow specialists. Turkish oncology clinics are not inferior to European university hospitals in terms of their equipment and the level of attending physicians and medical staff.
o visualize a malignant tumor, oncologists perform:
Care for patients and their comfort in Turkey is always a priority. Turkish hospitality and friendliness are felt by all foreigners who are being treated in oncology departments. Many of them note this in their reviews.
Various types of computed tomography (CT). For example, digital mammography with 3D tomosynthesis (three-dimensional scanning of breast tissue at 1 mm intervals) detects a tumor of any size.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) on devices with a power of at least 3 Tesla. This examination allows you to clearly visualize the tumor and its metastases.
Positron emission tomography (PET), which allows you to see a complete picture of the spread of cancer in the body;
Hybrid PET-CT, PET/MRI examination methods that help doctors detect and accurately locate even small clusters of malignant cells in the body;
Endoscopic examinations using high-tech endoscopes – devices for examining hollow organs (stomach, uterus, bladder, bronchi) through natural openings with the latest optical and computer systems for image processing.
A tumor biopsy (tissue sampling of a neoplasm for examination) is performed by oncologists under imaging control using MRI and ultrasound navigation using minimally invasive methods. For example, this is how they perform high-precision fusion biopsy of the prostate.
In laboratories, using the latest technology, morphologists perform histological, molecular genetic, and immunological studies of malignant cells.
This level of examination completely eliminates errors in diagnosis. Accurate diagnosis ensures effective treatment.
How is cancer treated in Turkey?
Treatment is carried out in specialized centers and departments based on large multidisciplinary clinics. They are led by unique specialists with extensive experience in the treatment of a particular type of cancer. They advise every patient.
When prescribing therapy, doctors use an interdisciplinary personalized approach. This means that a team of specialists individually selects or specially develops a therapy protocol for each patient. This is an oncologist surgeon who performs the removal of the primary tumor, an oncologist who performs chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, a radiologist who performs radiotherapy and radiosurgery. The oncological consultation may include a morphologist who takes into account all the characteristics of malignant cells.
When drawing up a treatment plan, doctors take into account the risk of relapse, the prognosis of the disease, and the state and age of the patient.
For many types of cancer, minimally invasive surgery is performed, in the early stages – organ-preserving ones. Chemotherapy includes the latest drugs with proven efficacy. Targeted therapy and immunotherapy are selected according to the molecular genetic profile of malignant cells. High-dose chemotherapy with bone marrow transplantation is widely used.
Foreign patients in Turkey have access to all types of standard and innovative treatments.
What types of cancer are most often treated in Turkey?
Foreigners come to Turkish clinics for the treatment of almost all oncological diseases, including the treatment of:
Tumors of the brain. For example, the surgical removal of a tumor by a neurosurgeon, Professor Memet OZEK in Acibadem, or non-surgical treatment with a Gamma Knife by Professor Turker Kılıch in Medical Park is performed.
Acute leukemia. For example, a bone marrow transplantation at the specialized center of Medical Park is carried out by a specialist in the treatment of leukemia and lymphoma in children, Professor Mehmet Akif Yes
For example, they receive immunotherapy according to the American protocol from the pediatric oncologist Professor Funda Vesile Çorapçoğlu in Acibadem.
Turkish clinics can be contacted with any type of cancer, including rare ones, as well as complex and inoperable cases. Oncologists will consult the patient even with the 4th stage of the disease and offer a treatment option.
What advanced technologies and methods of cancer treatment are used in Turkey?
In Turkey, cancer is treated with a range of innovative technologies, including:
Innovative Immunotherapy. CAR-T at Acibadem Clinic is prescribed for children and adults with leukemia and lymphoma who have not been helped by standard protocols. The success rate of the treatment in Turkey is the same as in Israel. In 90% of children and 70% of adults, doctors achieve a state of remission.
Minimal invasive and robotic tumor surgery. For example, for prostate cancer, cervical cancer, an operation is performed using the Da Vinci robotic system.
High-precision radiotherapy. Radiation treatment is carried out on the most modern linear accelerators with MRI and CT control (MR-LINAC, TrueBeam STx).
Radiosurgery of tumors and metastases. It is carried out on CyberKnife, ELEKTA VERSA-HD devices with an accuracy of 1mm.
Radionuclide therapy is an innovative radiation therapy and irradiation of the tumor with radioactive substances that are administered intravenously. For example, radioactive isotopes of lutetium and actinium are used to treat prostate cancer at Anadolu Medical Center.
These latest technologies are available in Turkey to all foreign patients, the cost is much lower than in Germany and Israel.
How much does cancer treatment cost in Turkey?
The final cost of oncology depends on many factors: first of all, on the treatment plan and prices for medical services. The treatment protocol is developed taking into account the type and stage of cancer, which are often specified during the diagnosis in the clinic.
Even with the longest and most complex cancer treatment in the most famous medical centers in Turkey, its cost will be 30-50% lower than in the most ordinary hospitals in Germany and Israel.
Therefore, oncology in Turkey has an optimal cost/quality ratio. Given the good results of therapy at an affordable cost for many people with an oncological diagnosis, today it remains the world’s best alternative to oncology in Germany, Israel, and the USA.
How to organize cancer treatment in Turkey?
Coordinators-doctors of Experts Medical promptly organize a consultation for a patient in several Turkish clinics and offer a preliminary treatment plan with prices for all medical services. They will also solve absolutely all issues related directly to the trip to Turkey of the patient and the accompanying person.
Children can receive financial assistance from charitable foundations, with which Experts Medical cooperates.
The Experts Medical service is the official representative of several oncology clinics in Turkey, so its organizational services are free.
The material was checked and approved by Erica Igonina, a medical author at Experts Medical.
Oncologist at Liv Istinye University Hospital. Experience over 14 years.
Updated 14.09.2025
The information on the epxerts-medical.com website is provided for informational purposes only, is not a guide to action and should not be construed as a medical consultation or recommendations for treatment from the experts-medical.com site. All decisions on the choice of treatment methods and medical care should be made only by a specialised doctor after examining the patient's medical situation.
