Private HospitalIstanbul (Gebze), Turkey
Anadolu Medical Center, affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine, is highly specialized in complex Oncology Cases and Treatments
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At a glance
Key planning information for chemotherapy abroad.
$600 fromLowest listed price (Turkey)
18 hospitalsList chemotherapy
20Countries with hospitals listed
Chemotherapy abroad is listed from US$600 to US$12,000 at 18 hospitals in Turkey, Spain and India, with 20 countries listed in total. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Description of Chemotherapy:
What is Chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy is a treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells, viruses, bacteria and fungi.
During chemotherapy, the drugs kill the cancer cells, including cells of the digestive tract, bone marrow and hair follicles. Healthy cells may also be damaged and due to this many side effects occur.
Chemotherapy is a systemic treatment as the drugs are administered orally or intravenously and travel through the bloodstream.
Chemotherapy may cure the cancer or stop the cancer from spreading. It also eases the symptoms caused by the cancer.
Chemotherapy is a treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells, viruses, bacteria and fungi.
During chemotherapy, the drugs kill the cancer cells, including cells of the digestive tract, bone marrow and hair follicles. Healthy cells may also be damaged and due to this many side effects occur.
Chemotherapy is a systemic treatment as the drugs are administered orally or intravenously and travel through the bloodstream.
Chemotherapy may cure the cancer or stop the cancer from spreading. It also eases the symptoms caused by the cancer.
How is chemotherapy provided?
Chemotherapy may be provided along with radiation therapy. Sometimes chemotherapy may be given before or after radiation therapy.
It is usually provided in cycles of days or weeks. There will also be a gap of many days, weeks or months between these cycles during which chemotherapy is not provided. During the gap, the body will produce new healthy cells.
Where is the chemotherapy provided?
Usually, the patient will receive chemotherapy in a hospital or a clinic.
Sometimes it may be provided in the patient’s home after the patient’s caretakers or family members are trained adequately to administer the chemotherapy.
Methods of administering chemotherapy:
The method by which chemotherapy is given varies according to the type and location of the cancer.
The ways in which chemotherapy can be given are as follows:
Number of sessions required:
The number of chemotherapy sessions that are required depends on:
Side effects of chemotherapy:
The side effects depend on the patient’s cancer type and the kind of drugs that are being used for the chemotherapy.
Possible side effects include:
Chemotherapy may be provided along with radiation therapy. Sometimes chemotherapy may be given before or after radiation therapy.
It is usually provided in cycles of days or weeks. There will also be a gap of many days, weeks or months between these cycles during which chemotherapy is not provided. During the gap, the body will produce new healthy cells.
Where is the chemotherapy provided?
Usually, the patient will receive chemotherapy in a hospital or a clinic.
Sometimes it may be provided in the patient’s home after the patient’s caretakers or family members are trained adequately to administer the chemotherapy.
Methods of administering chemotherapy:
The method by which chemotherapy is given varies according to the type and location of the cancer.
The ways in which chemotherapy can be given are as follows:
- Injection: The chemotherapy is given by an injection in the patient’s arm, thigh, hip or leg.
- Intra-arterial (IA): The chemotherapy is given straight into the artery that is connected to the cancer.
- Intra-peritoneal (IP): The chemotherapy is given straight into the peritoneal cavity affected by the cancer.
- Intravenous (IV): The chemotherapy is given straight into a vein.
- Percutaneously Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A thin catheter is placed inside a vein close to the heart of the patient with a minor surgery. The chemotherapy is given through the catheter. PICC is used when patients require chemotherapy for a long period.
- Topically: The chemotherapy is provided in the form of a cream that is applied on the skin.
- Orally: The chemotherapy is given in the form of pills, capsules or liquids that needs to be taken orally.
Number of sessions required:
The number of chemotherapy sessions that are required depends on:
- The cancer type and stage.
- The purpose of the chemotherapy, for example whether the chemotherapy is intended to cure the cancer or to control its growth.
- The way in which the chemotherapy is being provided to the patient.
- How well the body reacts to the chemotherapy. If the patient’s body reacts well, the number of sessions may be lesser.
Side effects of chemotherapy:
The side effects depend on the patient’s cancer type and the kind of drugs that are being used for the chemotherapy.
Possible side effects include:
- Myelosuppression, which is decrease in the production of blood cells, which also causes immunosuppression
- Mucositis, which is the inflammation of the digestive tract lining
- Hair loss
- Infections
- Bleeding frequently
- Pain due to damaged nerves
- Mouth sores
- Poor appetite
- Weight loss
- Diarrhea and vomiting
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After care
- Eat healthy food to maintain appropriate body weight and health
- Prevent bleeding
- Maintain proper hygiene
- Take care and precautions while being with pets
- Follow up with the doctor regularly
- Monitor the effects of the chemotherapy and be aware of any damage to the organs of the body
Cost of Chemotherapy by country
Price ranges in US$ for each country with a published range. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
| Country | Minimum price | Maximum price |
|---|---|---|
| Chemotherapy in IndiaLast updated May 2010 | $4,500 | $12,000 |
| Chemotherapy in SpainLast updated Dec 2020 | $950 | $1,100 |
| Chemotherapy in TurkeyLast updated Sep 2019 | $600 | $3,000 |
Price starting from $600 up to $12,000 · last updated Dec 2020.Final prices are quoted by each hospital
Hospitals and clinics offering Chemotherapy abroad
Chemotherapy is listed by 18 hospitals abroad. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
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Private Hospital GroupIstanbul, Turkey
Florence Nightingale Hospital, founded in 1989, is a leading hospital network in Europe and the Middle East. It pioneered the region's first robotic surgery and liver transplant. Florence Nightingale operates four hospitals, treating over 300,000 patients annually.
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Public HospitalTel Hashomer, Israel
JCIPrice on requestThe largest medical center in Israel and the Middle East, internationally renowned for it's medical excellence. Around 31,000 inpatients are treated annually.
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Public University HospitalTel Aviv, Israel
The Oncology Institute serves a broad population of cancer patients from central Israel and throughout the country. The fast-track appointment service enables patients to be seen for their initial visit within 48 hours of contacting the institute.
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Private HospitalMalaga, Spain
JCIPrice on requestWe are there for you when you most need us. Cancer treatment is generally a long 'fight' and so we wish to be by your side guaranteeing access and knowledge of the latest progress and offering you maximum psychological support and making your road to recovery as easy as possible.
DoctorsEADr. Emilio Alba
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Private HospitalMedellín, Colombia
ISOPrice on requestThe Comprehensive Cancer Unit of the University Hospital of San Vicente Fundación, with more than 40 years of experience in cancer treatment, provides the patient and his family with an integral and timely service in the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and prevention.
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Private HospitalBuenos Aires, Argentina
JCIPrice on requestA tertiary university hospital with over 750 physicians, providing medical services in most medical specialties. Services to foreign patients include interpreters, insurance coordination, and transportation arrangements. Both hospital and doctors have liability
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Public University HospitalHaifa, Israel
JCIPrice on requestThe Oncology Institute at Rambam Health Care Campus is a multi-disciplinary center for cancer treatment. It is certified by the European Society for Clinical Oncology (ESMO) as an integrated center for cancer treatment and support services, and is the only institute of its kind in Northern Israel.
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Private HospitalSingapore City, Singapore
A full service private hospital offering a comprehensive range of specialist services by a team of 200 physicians. 35-40% of the patients are foreigners, and there is a dedicated department for handling medical tourists.
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Private HospitalAmpang, Malaysia
A leading private medical institution in Malaysia which has obtained a number of international accreditations.
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