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Combined chemotherapy and radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal cancer in Medicana International Istanbul Hospital
individual plan of the chemotherapy (the cost of medicines is included)
symptomatic treatment
cost of essential medicines and materials
nursing services
control examinations
consultations of related specialists
How program is carried out
During the first visit, the doctor will conduct a clinical examination and go through the results of previous laboratory tests and instrumental examinations. After that, you will undergo an additional examination, including complete blood count, laboratory assessment of liver and kidney function. Based on the received results, the physician will elaborate the chemotherapy regimen, conduct radiotherapy planning with the help of CT or MRI, make the permanent tattoo marks on the skin and conduct CT simulation in order to assess the accuracy of the rays and the radiation dose. If necessary, related medical specialists will be involved in the elaboration of a treatment regimen (tumor board).
Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are carried out as the day hospital procedure, without mandatory admission to the hospital. At each visit, the physician will assess your general condition and the marks on the skin. After that, you will be placed in a shielded radiation therapy room, on a special table.
Each radiation therapy session lasts less than half an hour (including preparation). All this time, doctors and nurses are monitoring your condition, you can communicate with them through a loudspeaker. The procedure is completely painless. Depending on the planned course of treatment, you will visit the hospital from 1 to 3-5 times a week.
During the chemotherapy session, after the placement of a venous catheter, you will stay in a comfortable ward. An infusion system will be connected to the catheter, through which the required drug or a drug combination will be administered. All drugs are administered by intravenous drip, slowly, so the total duration of the infusion can be up to several hours. All this time, doctors and nurses will monitor your health condition closely.
After the completion of the chemotherapy and radiation therapy course, you will undergo control examinations aimed at assessing your condition and efficacy of treatment. After that you will receive the medical report with detailed recommendations regarding further follow-up and treatment. In the future, you will be able to have a distant consultation with your attending physician and schedule the next course of treatment, if necessary.
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Medical records
MRI/CT scan (not older than 3 months)
Biopsy results (if available)
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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:
Toilet
Shower
Wi-Fi
TV
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Your guarantee
One year of support after the treatment
Insurance to cover unforeseen expenses arising from complications during and 48 months after treatment (coverage up to 200,000 €)
Reduced costs by 40-70% (contracts with Hospitals)
In addition, we are the only TÜV-certified company with an ISO 9001:2015 certificate