Pediatric Oncology
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The provider decision starts with arrival confidence
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The destination still influences medical trust
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Recovery pacing changes how people evaluate options
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Overview
Laparoscopic colectomy, FOLFOX/FOLFIRI chemotherapy, targeted therapy and radiotherapy for colon and rectal cancer at JCI-accredited Istanbul oncology centres. All stages. Save up to 70% vs UK private.
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Right hemicolectomy, left hemicolectomy, sigmoid and total colectomy - all laparoscopic.
Anterior Resection
Laparoscopic anterior resection for rectal cancer, with TME technique for optimal oncological outcomes.
Chemotherapy
FOLFOX, CAPOX, FOLFIRI, FOLFIRINOX regimens for adjuvant and metastatic colorectal cancer.
Targeted Therapy
Bevacizumab and cetuximab/panitumumab based on RAS/BRAF molecular testing.
Neoadjuvant Radiotherapy
Short-course or long-course chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced rectal cancer.
Liver Metastases
Hepatic resection, ablation (RFA) and SIRT/TACE for colorectal liver metastases.
Colorectal Cancer Cost: Turkey vs UK
Indicative 2025 pricing. RAS/BRAF testing included in chemotherapy workup.
Colorectal Cancer Journey in Turkey
Upload colonoscopy report, pathology, staging CT/MRI and CEA level.
Colorectal MDT reviews stage and issues resection or chemotherapy plan.
RAS/BRAF/MSI status confirmed for targeted therapy and immunotherapy selection.
Laparoscopic resection, 3-7 nights in hospital. Enhanced recovery protocol.
Chemotherapy started at 4-6 weeks post-op if indicated by staging and grade.
CEA monitoring plan and full summary for UK colorectal surgeon and oncologist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Laparoscopic colectomy in Turkey costs €14,300-€28,600 all-inclusive, compared to €35,900-€55,000 in the UK private sector - a saving of up to 70%.
Yes. Minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic colorectal surgery is available at JCI-accredited Istanbul centres with equivalent oncological outcomes to open surgery.
Yes. Hepatic resection, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and SIRT for colorectal liver metastases are available at our Istanbul oncology centres.
Yes. Microsatellite instability (MSI) and mismatch repair (MMR) testing is performed routinely and pembrolizumab is available for MSI-high colorectal cancer.
Colorectal Cancer Treatment in Turkey - From €14,300
Send your colonoscopy report and pathology. Free MDT review within 72 hours.
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