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Overview
VATS surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy (Keytruda/Opdivo) and stereotactic body radiotherapy for lung cancer at JCI-accredited Istanbul thoracic oncology centres. Molecular testing. Save up to 70% vs UK private.
VATS Surgery
Minimally invasive video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy or segmentectomy for early NSCLC.
Chemotherapy
Platinum-based chemotherapy (carboplatin/cisplatin + pemetrexed/docetaxel/paclitaxel).
Immunotherapy
Pembrolizumab (Keytruda), nivolumab (Opdivo). PD-L1 testing included in workup.
SBRT / SABR
Stereotactic body radiotherapy for stage I inoperable NSCLC and lung metastases.
Molecular Testing
EGFR, ALK, ROS1, KRAS mutations and NGS panel for targeted therapy selection.
Targeted Therapy
Osimertinib (Tagrisso), crizotinib, alectinib and other targeted agents for driver mutations.
Lung Cancer Treatment Cost: Turkey vs UK
Indicative 2025 pricing. Molecular testing included in workup costs.
Lung Cancer Journey in Turkey
Upload CT chest/PET, histology and any molecular testing already done.
Thoracic MDT reviews stage, histology and mutation status. Treatment plan issued.
EGFR, ALK, ROS1, PD-L1 and comprehensive NGS panel if not already performed.
VATS lobectomy for operable disease or SBRT for inoperable early-stage NSCLC.
Adjuvant chemotherapy, immunotherapy or targeted therapy commenced as per MDT plan.
Full thoracic oncology summary and maintenance plan for UK respiratory oncologist.
Frequently Asked Questions
VATS lobectomy in Turkey costs €17,200-€22,000 all-inclusive, compared to €50,000-€65,000 in the UK private sector - a saving of up to 70%.
Yes. Pembrolizumab (Keytruda), nivolumab (Opdivo) and other checkpoint inhibitors are available. PD-L1 testing and comprehensive molecular profiling guide treatment selection.
Yes. Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT/SABR) is available at Istanbul radiotherapy centres for stage I-II inoperable NSCLC and pulmonary metastases.
Yes. Osimertinib (Tagrisso) for EGFR+ and alectinib/crizotinib for ALK+ NSCLC are available at Turkish oncology centres.
Lung Cancer Treatment in Turkey - From €17,200
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