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Bladder cancer treatment in Turkey
The treatment of oncology is a priority for the leading medical centers in Turkey. Bladder cancer is treated at an early stage with 96% efficacy. On average, the five-year survival rate of patients reaches 77%, which is comparable to clinics in the United States and Germany.
Turkish surgeons operate on bladder tumors with minimally invasive procedures such as laparoscopy and the da Vinci robotic system.
When chemotherapy is prescribed, they carefully plan supportive treatment, which aims to eliminate hair loss, nausea, vomiting, and changes in the peripheral blood.
MedTour patients recommend clinics for the treatment of bladder cancer in Turkey:
Frequently Asked Questions
Tahir Karadeniz
The professor has more than 30 years of experience. He specializes in the treatment of tumors of the urinary system. He performs surgeries on kidneys, bladder, prostate, ureter and urethra.
In his practice, he uses minimally invasive techniques — laparoscopy and the da Vinci robotic system. He is a member of the European (EAU) and American (AAU) associations of urology.
Merdan Faida
For the past 20 years, Professor Faida has been treating tumors using radiotherapy. The doctor is skilled in 4D and stereotactic radiotherapy techniques.
He received his qualification in stereotaxis from the University of North Carolina (USA). He is a member of the American Association of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Association for Radiation Oncology (ASRO).
Ilkay Tinay
He is the Head of the Department of Oncourology at Anadolu Hospital in Turkey. He was trained at Heidelberg Hospital in Germany and Oslo University Hospital in Norway. He is a Fellow of the Department of Oncourology at Harvard University. He is a member of the International Society of Bladder and the American Association of Urologists and Surgeons.
A number of factors affect the duration of treatment:
- The patient’s current condition;
- The extent of the spread of the primary tumor;
- Treatment received prior to admission to the Turkish hospital;
- The type of treatment that was prescribed after diagnosis;
The duration of the stages of treatment:
- Surgery: 7-14 days. The patient is in the intensive care ward for the first day, after that — in the ward of the surgical hospital;
- Chemotherapy: 1 course of chemotherapy lasting from 2 to 6 weeks. During this time, the patient does not need to be in the clinic. The patient may receive chemotherapy in a day care center or in the clinic of his/her place of residence;
- Radiation therapy: usually, 30-40 sessions are needed. The patient stays in the clinic for 6 weeks;
- Targeting and immunotherapy require the same amount of time as chemotherapy.
Rapid and high-quality diagnosis is one of the competitive advantages of Turkish medicine. It is possible to organize treatment in Turkey in just a few days. After the first visit to the doctor, you will be offered a research plan. Duration of diagnostics is 7-10 days.
Turkish doctors treat tumors of the urogenital system according to American and European protocols. This means that all modern methods are available here:
- Chemotherapy;
- Radiation therapy;
- Malosinvasive tumor removal;
- Immunotherapy;
- Target therapy (targeted therapy).
Below is the average cost for major diagnostic procedures for bladder cancer:
- Consultation with an oncourologist — $120;
- Cystoscopy — $500;
- Biopsy — $1500;
- Laboratory blood tests — $300;
- PET-CT — $800;
- Breast radiography — $250;
- CT — $380;
- MRI — $450.
MedTour team will help you with organizing bladder cancer treatment in Turkey:
- Gather a detailed anamnesis of your case;
- Get a medical history;
- Select a medical center to meet your needs;
- Assist with airline tickets and lodging close to the clinic;
- We can help you buy your own flight tickets and stay close to the clinic.
Leave your request on the MedTour website. We will contact you shortly and answer your questions. Our services are absolutely free for every patient.
Why do foreign patients choose Turkish hospitals for bladder cancer treatment?
Qualitative medicines
At different stages of treatment, the doctor may prescribe medicines: chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, etc. Turkish government actively combats counterfeit products and monitors the quality of drugs and medical products.
Being treated at a Turkish clinic you can rest assured that you are provided with quality and original pharmaceutical products.
Cost of treatment
When choosing a clinic for treatment abroad, one of the major questions is cost. Diagnosis and treatment of cancer in Turkish hospitals is more affordable compared with clinics in Germany, Israel, Spain. On average, the cost is lower by 30-60%.
General accepted standards
Medical tourism is a priority for the Turkish state. The government encourages the opening of new clinics and supports existing ones. Most hospitals in Turkey are accredited by the Joint Commission International — JCI. This American company audits clinics around the world.
Doctors treat bladder cancer based on evidence-based medicine. Years of research and the experience of leading specialists are incorporated into European and American treatment protocols, which are used in Turkey.
Surgery
Time is an important resource for bladder cancer patients. Turkish doctors understand the importance of rapid diagnosis and immediate treatment. The equipment of the clinic allows all necessary examinations to be carried out quickly.
You don’t need to wait for your turn and sign up for treatment months in advance for your first visit to the clinic.
Organization of treatment in Turkey is also fast. The journey from your request on the MedTour platform to your visit to the clinic takes only a few days.
Multidisciplinary Approach
The patient’s treatment is discussed at weekly meetings. They are attended by:
- Medical oncologist;
- Urologist;
- Oncologic surgeon;
- Radiotherapist;
- Other specialists.
The doctors discuss the results of examinations, the patient’s response to therapy, their general condition and future therapy tactics. This allows for better results and reduces the risk of malpractice.
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I had prostate cancer and I decided to have a surgerv in Medipol clinic. I have heard about it from my friends to did the same surgery here. I was amazed about modern technology in this hospital! Doctors and nurses are super polite and educated. Everyone speaks english and is ready to help in every situation. My turkish surgeon was the best doctor, which I have ever met in my life. Results of the surgery are estounishing. I feel myself great and I am very thankful to MedTour for organizing my medical trip!