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Colon cancer treatment in Turkey
In developed countries, mortality from colon cancer has fallen by 20% over the past decade.
Clinics in Turkey have innovative technologies: stereotactic radiosurgery – Cyber Knife, Da Vinci robotic surgeon, modern types of ablation of neoplasms and metastases. The cost of these procedures in Turkish hospitals is 3-4 times cheaper than in Europe.
Treatment of cancer patients in Turkish clinics is carried out exclusively according to world protocols: American – NCCN and European – ESMO.
By leaving a request on the website, you will receive:
- Free consultation,
- Individual selection of the clinic,
- Exact prices of procedures and cost of treatment,
- Recommendations from a medical tourism specialist.
MedTour patients recommend clinics for the treatment of colon cancer in Turkey:
Frequently Asked Questions
Foreign clinics in Turkey conduct the following studies:
- Analysis for occult blood, tumor markers and immunochemical test,
- Rectoscopy (rigid reflection of the rectum up to 20 cm),
- Rigmoidoscopy (flexible partial mirroring),
- Colonoscopy (flexible reflection of the whole intestine),
- X-ray examination with contrast agent.
If the diagnosis is confirmed, Turkish doctors conduct additional examinations in order to determine the spread of the tumor to neighboring tissues and other organs. These include:
- Ultrasound examination (sonography / endosonography),
- Computed tomography (CT),
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),
- Laboratory tests.
As soon as the diagnosis of colon cancer is established and the extent of the spread is precisely determined, Turkish clinics offer the following opportunities:
- Operation,
- Chemotherapy,
- Radiation therapy,
- Combination of radiation therapy and chemotherapy – radiochemotherapy,
- Targeted therapy, immunotherapy,
- Physical influence (cryogenic, thermal, high-frequency and laser methods),
- Rehabilitation after oncological surgery.
Ohan Kuzhan is a Turkish oncologist with over 28 years of experience. Has 31 international publications and 16 publications in Turkish. Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology. Winner of 8 awards for achievements in the scientific field.
Fatih Agalar is a surgeon oncologist with over 27 years of experience. Key interests of the doctor: minimally invasive surgical methods – advanced laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgery. Member of the American College of Surgeons and 4 European Associations. Author of over 80 national and 35 international articles.
Mustafa Onchel is a medical oncologist with over 21 years of experience. The doctor is 6 medical associations and the author of over 70 scientific papers.
Treatment cost in Turkey:
- Chemotherapy – from $600,
- Radiation therapy – from $3,500,
- Blood test for tumor markers – from $150,
- Biopsy – from $1,000,
- Cyber Knife – from $4,500,
- Nano Knife – from $12,000
- Operation with a Da Vinci robot – from $20,500
- Colon surgery (resection) – from $8,000.
If you want to organize treatment in Turkey – leave a request on the MedTour platform. You will be given a free consultation and help:
- Find a suitable clinic,
- Find the best doctor,
- Arrange a flight to Turkey and an interpreter,
- Deal with the necessary documents,
- Find out the exact cost of all procedures in the hospital.
Colon cancer diagnostics and treatment in Turkey
In Turkish clinics, doctors carry out the most important examination methods to detect a tumor.
Laboratory tests
Turkish specialists determine the presence of oncological markers by a laboratory method. They help to confirm the diagnosis of oncology.
A hemocult test (heme – blood) is a laboratory test to detect even small amounts of blood in the stool. With the help of a small spatula, Turkish specialists take a sample and conduct a laboratory test. Turkey’s leading clinics use an immunochemical test for screening. It is more accurate than a hemocult test.
In addition to palpation, doctors in Turkey perform a full colonoscopy to determine the exact cause of the bleeding.
Colonoscopy
During a colonoscopy, Turkish doctors examine the condition of the entire intestine using an endoscope, starting from the anus. This flexible device is equipped with a light source and a small optical device. This allows the intestinal mucosa to be illuminated and viewed on a magnifying glass screen.
Biopsy
In case of suspicious changes tissue samples are taken – a biopsy. These samples are then examined by a specialist under a microscope for the presence of cancer cells.
Virtual colonoscopy (CT colonography)
With this method, images of the intestines are created using CT or MRI. They are then processed with special computer programs to create a three-dimensional view of the interior of the intestine.
To see the intestinal wall well and interpret the data, the doctor must be experienced and qualified. You will find such doctors on the MedTour platform – only the best oncologists in Turkey are represented here.
Surgery is the main treatment for colon cancer in Turkey. The goal is to completely remove the tumor with adjacent lymph nodes and metastases. Many leading clinics in Turkey use the Da Vinci robot system.
Surgery with a Da Vinci robot in Turkey
The advantages of this method:
- Significantly less blood loss during surgical access,
- The surgeon has a better view and can work less stress,
- Faster recovery and shorter periods of absence from work.
Non-surgical Cyber Knife method
Turkish hospitals use the unique Cyberknife method, a robotic system for precise irradiation. The accuracy of the system allows you to apply a therapeutic dose in one session. If necessary, the radiation dose can be divided into three to five treatment sessions.
Benefits at a glance:
- Non-surgical and painless treatment,
- Alternative to open surgery,
- Alternative to traditional radiation therapy,
- No anesthesia or sedatives,
- There is no increased risk due to age or concomitant diseases.
Adjuvant radiation and chemotherapy
In colon cancer, after a successful operation, there is a risk of the appearance of daughter tumors in other organs (metastases). For this reason, Turkish doctors prescribe adjuvant therapy to patients. The goal of adjuvant chemotherapy is to use medications to kill cancer cells that remain in the body after surgery.
In Turkish hospitals, radiation therapy is prescribed before surgery for:
- Sterilization of the tumor area,
- Reducing its size,
- Facilitation of the operation,
- Reduction of the postoperative period.
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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!