The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical analysis of blood
- TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
- tumor markers (AFP, CEA, СА-19-9)
- indicators of inflammation (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- abdominal ultrasound
- gastroscopy with biopsy
- analysis of hp (helicobacter pylori)
- CT/MRI abdomen
- individual plan of the chemotherapy (the cost of medicines is included)
- symptomatic treatment
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- control examinations
- consultation of related specialists
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About the department
The Department of Oncology at the Medicana International Istanbul Hospital offers diagnostics and treatment of the full range of malignant diseases. The department specializes in the treatment of lung, breast, prostate, stomach and other abdominal cancers, etc. The department offers the full spectrum of treatments, ranging from conservative therapy with the chemotherapeutic drugs to the very latest methods of surgical treatment and radiotherapy. Both diagnostics and treatment are conducted in cooperation with other hospital’s departments, including radiation oncology, nuclear medicine, etc. The Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Mutlu Demiray.
If surgical treatment is indicated, the physicians of the department have at their disposal all cutting-edge surgical techniques, including open surgeries and minimally invasive, laparoscopic interventions. The decision on the optimal surgical approach is made on the basis of the complex examination findings within the framework of the interdisciplinary tumor board. In order to ensure the best treatment efficiency, in addition to surgery, other methods of modern evidence-based medicine may be applied. These include chemotherapy, biological therapy, intraoperative radiotherapy, etc.
The department successfully treats superficial and deep-seated tumors of all organs. For example, the specialists of the department are experts in the treatment of breast cancer in women. In addition to surgical treatment, the supplementary therapeutic options include chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy and radiotherapy. Whenever possible, preference is given to breast-conserving breast cancer treatment In the case of radical or partial breast resection, patients are offered the entire range of reconstructive surgery.
The combination of advanced technologies, close cooperation between various medical specialties during diagnostics and treatment, long experience of the physicians of the department ensure the best possible safety and treatment efficiency for patients.
The department’s service range includes the diagnostics and treatment of the following diseases:
- Lung cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Breast cancer in women
- Gynecological tumors
- Prostate cancer
- Thyroid cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Liver cancer
- Head and neck tumors
- Lymphomas
- Sarcomas
- Tumors of the musculoskeletal system
- And other oncological diseases
Curriculum vitae
Education and Professional Experience
- 2000 Medical Education, Uludağ University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine.
- 2005 Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology, Uludağ University School of Medicine.
- 2005 - 2006 Instructor in the Department of Medical Oncology, Uludağ University School of Medicine.
- 2006 - 2007 Physician at the Bursa AOS Oncology Hospital, Bursa .
- 2007 - 2010 Physician at the Medical Park Hospital, Bursa.
- 2010 - 2011 Physician at the Istanbul Italian Oncology Hospital, Istanbul.
- 2011 - 2013 Physician at the OSM Middle East Hospital, Şanlıurfa.
- 2013 - 2014 Training in Hyperthermia, Integrative Oncology, Ruhr University, Bochum.
- Chief Physician of the Department of Oncology, Medicana International Hospital Istanbul.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Medicana Health Group
About hospital
The Medicana International Istanbul Hospital is a modern medical institution, which provides patients with an individual approach, excellent health service and attentive care. The hospital is part of the largest Turkish network of the Medicana hospitals. Due to its long successful clinical activities, this network has won the leading positions in the national and international medical arena. The hospital has the prestigious Joint Commission International certification.
The total area of the medical facility is about 30,000 square meters, it consists of two modern buildings. The hospital has excellent infrastructure, accurate diagnostic systems, unique computerized medical devices. To provide surgical treatment, it has 8 state-of-the-art operating rooms, as well as special equipment for minimally invasive and robotic interventions.
The main focuses of the hospital specialization include liver transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, in vitro fertilization, hair transplantation and treatment of oncological diseases. The hospital annually diagnoses and treats thousands of patients both from Turkey and European countries. It employs the outstanding medical specialists with academic thinking, who use in their work innovative technologies and the very latest drugs, as well as pay due attention to the human attitude and respect for the patient.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Medicana International Istanbul Hospital live in comfortable modern rooms designed in light brown colors. The standard room includes an automatically adjustable bed, bedside table, wardrobe, shower, toilet and TV. The patient rooms have the Internet access. The hospital also provides the enhanced-comfort rooms.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered tasty and balanced three meals a day: buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also, with appropriate clinical indications or if desired, a diet, individual menu may be provided.
Further details
Standard rooms include: