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According to Janssen EMEA, 900,000 people get diagnosed with blood cancer each year. Oncohematological diseases are among the most life-threatening and the most expensive to treat.
Turkish clinics combine the balance between the quality of medical services and their cost. Unlike hospitals in developing countries, Turkish hospitals are better equipped and have access to new methods of treating blood cancer in adults and children. Compared to clinics in Israel, the UK and the USA, prices for oncohematology treatment are low. Among other advantages of oncohematology treatment in Turkey are:
the high success rate of surgery and recovery;
access to modern chemotherapy protocols;
selection of an individual treatment strategy;
possibility of gentle therapy with minimal side effects;
stay in sterile conditions after treatment.
Timely diagnosis can increase the chances of survival for a patient with an oncohaematological disease. In Turkey, it is possible to carry out a full diagnostic examination and detect blood cancer in the first stages.
Basic diagnostic methods for oncohaematology:
Blood tests for oncomarkers - determining the number of specific proteins that increase when cancer is present.
Bone marrow biopsy - the main method of diagnosing blood cancer, which can be used to identify complications in the work of the organ. The doctor takes a sample of bone marrow tissue for analysis using a puncture.
Additional diagnostic methods:
Lymphatic system CT - three-dimensional images of lymph nodes help to identify early signs of lymphoma.
Magnetic resonance imaging - detailed imaging helps to identify changes in bone that are characteristic of myeloma.
For maximum precision, Turkish doctors focus on laboratory tests and biopsies.
There are three main types of blood cancer: leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Turkish hospitals can treat all types of oncohaematological diseases.
Turkish oncohaematologists choose reliable strategies to treat leukaemia. For acute lymphatic leukaemia, they offer high-dose polychemotherapy. This strategy involves taking several strong drugs that can stop the aggressive course of the disease.
Treatment with gentle chemotherapy with minimal side effects is possible for chronic lymphatic leukaemia. As a result of the therapy, the symptoms of the disease disappear and the patient's well-being improves.
Also, radiation therapy and targeting therapy are available. A complete cure is possible with bone marrow transplants.
The treatment protocol for Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma includes chemotherapy for all patients. Around half of cancer patients receive radiation therapy. Bone marrow transplantation is recommended after an early relapse in the disease. Turkish clinics try to use simple and inexpensive treatment, as it is safer for the patient.
Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are mandatory methods for curing patients of illness. Also, patients with multiple myeloma are indicated for surgery - removing damaged bone areas. A complete cure is possible after bone marrow transplantation.
Targeting and immunotherapy are breakthroughs in the treatment of oncohaematological diseases. These medicines help patients for whom chemotherapy courses have not been effective. They also have less pronounced side effects. Patients at Turkish hospitals have access to a variety of medicines and can be sure that they are receiving the original medicine from the manufacturer.
For the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, drugs are used that inhibit the activity of the tyrosine kinase protein. In combination with chemotherapy, this tactic increases the duration of remission in patients. Turkish clinics have access to these drugs, in particular, the originals of Glivec and Dasatinib.
Doctors prescribe genetic testing before treating acute myeloid leukaemia with targeted drugs. This makes it possible to identify specific mutations in genes and prescribe the correct and safe drug. The accuracy of the testing is 95%.
Blincyto is a popular drug to cure acute lymphatic leukaemia. Its active ingredient is attached to leukocytes and destroys cancer-affected cells.
Monoclonal antibody therapy is a reliable way to treat chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. In this case, the doctor attaches the drug to the protein, which is aimed at the cancer cell. This makes it possible to effectively and safely destroy cancer cells in the blood system.
Every year more than 18,000 people need a bone marrow transplant. More than 2,000 successful transplants are performed annually in Turkish clinics.
Children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia and Hodgkin lymphoma are most often brought to Turkish hospitals. In Turkey, children with blood cancer are ready to receive them at any stage. For many patients from developing countries, an important factor is that medical centres in Turkey cooperate with fundraiser organisations. This helps save children's lives despite expensive therapy.
There are separate chemotherapy protocols for children that take into account the age and individual health status. Radiation therapy courses are also prescribed according to specific protocols with a lower dose of radiation. This helps to control symptoms and improve the child's condition.
The survival rates of patients at Turkish clinics are increasing every year. The main achievements of Turkish hospitals:
66% of patients have lived more than 5 years after acute leukaemia treatment in Turkey.
75% of patients cross the 5-year survival threshold after non-Hodgkin's lymphoma therapy in Turkey.
89% of patients enter into permanent remission after treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma in Turkey.
74% of patients have lived for over 5 years without symptoms of multiple myeloma if they started early therapy in Turkish hospitals.
In terms of the number of successful bone marrow transplants, Turkish centres outperform the world - on average, more than 95% of procedures are successful. This achievement places Turkish clinics on a par with leading hospitals in the USA, Israel and South Korea.
Professor Orlan Navruz is a renowned haematologist who practices at Liv Ankara Hospital. During more than 30 years of practice, he has performed over 1,000 bone marrow transplants.
Professor Tunç Fışgın is a haematologist practising in the Medical Park hospital network. He specialises in bone marrow transplants for children. He has over 25 years of experience as a doctor.
Professor Gülsan Sucak is a haematologist who practices at the Medical Park Centre. He specialises in the treatment of leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma in children and adults. The doctor has been practising for over 30 years and has received many grateful responses from patients.
Dr Ali Tekgündüz is a haematologist at the Bahçeliävler Memorial Centre. The doctor treats oncohaematological diseases, in particular - leukaemia in adults. The doctor's experience is 20 years.
This is one of the most popular hospital groups. The network includes 4 clinics located in Ulus, Ankara, Istinye and Samsun. They have one of the strongest bone marrow transplant centres in the country. The success rate of procedures exceeds 97%. After the BMT, patients are placed in sterile wards with HEPA filters.
The hospital, which cooperates closely with American medical centres and adopts their expertise in blood cancer therapy. They perform bone marrow transplants for children and adults. They also provide immunotherapy treatment for blood cancer.
The network includes more than 30 clinics in different cities in Turkey. These hospitals are known for offering medical services at the most affordable prices in the country. The hospitals specialise in organ transplantation and oncology therapy.
In 2016, The Hürriyet recognized Memorial Hospitals as the best medical centres in Istanbul. The clinics cooperate with the International Bone Marrow Donor Bank. Blood cancer therapy with target medication is also available here.
Turkish hospitals have low prices for diagnostics and treatment of oncohaematological diseases. Compared to clinics in Germany, Israel, the USA and the UK, medical services in Turkey are 30-60% cheaper. For patients from developing countries, the price factor can be decisive when choosing a country.
| Procedure | Cost |
|---|---|
| Laboratory tests | from $150 |
| Bone marrow biopsy | from $1,100 |
| Transplantation of own stem cells | from $50,000 |
| Allogeneic bone marrow transplant | from $90,000 |
Check with MediGlobus coordinators for individual prices.
Hospital: Memorial Şişli 
Procedure: Therapy for leukaemia after relapse 
Patient's age: 9 years 
Patient from: Kyiv Nadejda: "My daughter and I have been fighting leukaemia for 3 years now. We were diagnosed when Natashenka was 6. We were treated by a good doctor in Kyiv and took a course in chemistry. For two years everything was fine, but in the third year during the planned examination we found a relapse. We needed a bone marrow transplant, and in Ukraine, this procedure is not easy. So we went to Turkey, and we read a lot of good reviews about hospitals. And our whole family is very happy that they were able to help us. Natashenka has undergone the surgery, she has undergone recovery and the doctors give a good outlook. We managed to defeat cancer!"
