The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- TSH-basal
- tumor markers
- inflammation indicators
- indicators blood coagulation
- MRI of the breast
- breast mammography
- breast sonography
- biopsy with histological analysis
- consultation of related specialists
- preoperative care
- breast reconstruction with an expander or allo prosthesis
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- explanation of future recommendations
Required documents
- Medical records
- MRI/CT scan (not older than 3 months)
- Biopsy results (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Mammology at the Acibadem Healthcare Group offers the modern diagnostics and treatment of all breast diseases in women. The department specializes in the complex treatment of breast cancer and has the very latest surgical and conservative methods. The department's tasks also include the treatment of benign pathologies, particularly, cysts, fibroadenomas, intraductal papillomas and mastitis. In addition, the department offers a wide range of additional options, including nutrition counseling and genetic risk factors, psychological support programs, physiotherapy and others. The Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Gül Başaran.
The department’s specialists carry out the accurate diagnostics in order to establish an accurate diagnosis and prescribe the optimal treatment regimen. The department has all the very latest diagnostic options.
The diagnostic service range of the department includes the following options:
- Diagnostic imaging techniques
- Mammography
- Digital mammography
- 3D mammography with tomosynthesis
- Ultrasound scanning
- 4D ultrasonography
- MRI
- Biopsy
- Puncture biopsy
- Fine-needle aspiration biopsy
- Tru-cut biopsy
- Vacuum assisted biopsy
- MRI-guided biopsy
- Puncture biopsy
- Other diagnostic methods
The diagnostics and treatment of breast diseases, especially cancer, require the participation of many medical specialties. The department's team consists of oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, specialists in radiation diagnostics, specialists in pathologies and medical genetics, etc. Thanks to interdisciplinary cooperation, the department achieves the very high rates of treatment effectiveness and general survival of the patients.
The department's therapeutic service range includes all methods of modern evidence-based medicine. If the cancer is detected at the initial stage, the surgical treatment is optimal. The department successfully performs both radical mastectomy, as well as organ-preserving operations, which involve only tumor removal, while the healthy tissues are preserved as much as possible. The specialists have long experience in breast cancer surgery, and they also underwent internships and training at the leading European and American medical centers. Thanks to the use of the most effective surgical methods in combination with additional therapeutic options, the doctors achieve excellent results in the vast majority of cases.
The therapeutic service range of the department includes the following options:
- Surgical techniques
- Organ-preserving operations
- Radical surgical procedures (mastectomy)
- Modified radical mastectomy
- Surgical interventions for the assessment of the condition of the sentinel lymph nodes
- Breast reconstruction using implants, patient's own tissues, etc.
- Microsurgical reconstruction techniques
- Non-surgical methods
- Intraoperative radiation therapy
- Radiation therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Hormone therapy
- Targeted biological therapy
- Other modern treatment options for cancer and other breast diseases
Curriculum vitae
Education and Professional Career
- 2011 Professor, Marmara University Hospital.
- 2005 Associate Professor in Medical Oncology, Marmara University Hospital.
- 2003 DES Certificate on Breast Cancer, Brussels.
- 2001 - 2003 Research Internship, "Investigation Drug Branch for Breast Cancer" (IDBBC), European Organization for the Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC), Brussels, Belgium.
- 1999 - 2003 Internship in Oncology, Marmara University Hospital, Department of Oncology, Istanbul.
- 1999 Certified Medical Specialist, Internal Medicine.
- 1998 Clinical Residency, Marmara University Hospital, Istanbul.
- 1996 Visiting Fellow, Saint Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Department of Haematology and Oncology, Tufts University Boston, USA.
- 1995 - 1999 Residency in Internal Medicine, Marmara University Hospital, Istanbul.
- 1994 - 1995 Neurology Residency, Haseki Hospital, Istanbul.
- 1991 Visiting Fellow, Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Lipid Metabolism, Dudley Road Hospital, Birmingham, UK.
- 1987 - 1993 Study of Medicine, Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Medical School (teaching language: English).
Memberships in Professional Societies
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
- European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
- Treasurer, Medical Oncology Society.
- Flims Alumni Club (FAC).
Photo of the doctor: (c) Acibadem Healthcare Group Istanbul
About hospital
The Acibadem Healthcare Group was founded in 1991 and in a short time has become one of the leading medical facilities not only in Turkey, but throughout the world. The medical group has developed rapidly for many year. Today, it consists of 22 hospitals and 19 outpatient clinics in 5 countries (in Turkey, Bulgaria, Holland, Macedonia and Northern Iraq). Using the most modern technologies and the very latest treatment methods, the team of highly qualified specialists provides medical care, which meets all international quality standards. The medical team of the Healthcare Group consists of 3,500 doctors and 4,000 nurses.
It is worth noting that the hospitals of this group offer high-quality medical services of their in-house laboratories (Acibadem Labmed). The laboratories provide the widest range of tests, including genetic and histological ones. It also includes the Stem Cell Bank and Cord Blood Bank. The Acibadem Mobile Health provides mobile medical services, the APlus service company is engaged in cleaning and catering in hospitals and large companies, and the Acibadem Project Management is engaged in the design of the hospitals.
The Acibadem Healthcare Group has been accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI), while the Acibadem Labmed Laboratory has received "ISO 15189 Medical Laboratory Accreditation".
Moreover, the Acibadem holding has its own university, which is engaged in research activities in the field of medicine and professional training of doctors.
With such rich resources and advanced infrastructure, the Acibadem Healthcare Group provides high-quality medical services, which are not inferior to medical care in prestigious European and American Medical Centers.
Photo: (c) depositphotos
Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Acibadem Healthcare Group live in comfortable and spacious rooms made in a modern design. The standard room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe for clothes, a table and chairs for receiving visitors and a TV. Each room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered tasty and healthy three meals a day: buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. If necessary, you will be offered an individual menu.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Hotel
During the outpatient program, you can stay at the hotel of your choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.