For prostate cancer patients who have decided to explore treatment abroad, the question is no longer whether to travel — it is where. The four destinations covered in this guide represent the strongest options available to international patients based on clinical capability, accreditation standards, cost and the quality of care delivered to patients travelling from overseas.
Each destination has a distinct profile. The right choice depends on the treatment recommended for your specific case, your origin country, your budget and your personal priorities. This guide is designed to give you an honest, detailed comparison so that you can move from a broad list of options to a clear shortlist of one or two destinations that genuinely fit your situation.
For a full overview of the treatments available for prostate cancer, including HIFU, proton therapy, NanoKnife and robotic surgery, read: Prostate Cancer Treatment Abroad: Advanced Options That Protect Your Quality of Life.
1. At a Glance: Singapore, Turkey, India and South Korea Compared
The table below provides a high-level snapshot across the factors most relevant to international patients. A full analysis of each destination follows.
| Destination | Cost Range (USD) | Key Treatments | Accreditation | English Care |
| Singapore | $8,000 to $17,000 | HIFU, Proton Therapy, Robotic Surgery, IMRT | JCI accredited | Primary working language across all levels of care |
| Turkey | $10,000 to $23,000 | Robotic Surgery, HIFU, Laparoscopic, IMRT, CyberKnife | 44+ JCI-accredited hospitals nationwide | Interpreter services at all major international hospitals |
| India | $4,000 to $15,000 | Proton Therapy, Robotic Surgery, HIFU, Laparoscopic | JCI (Apollo, Fortis, Manipal) | Widely spoken; dedicated international patient teams |
| South Korea | $12,000 to $25,000+ | Proton Therapy, Robotic Surgery, NanoKnife, HIFU | JCI (Samsung and others) | Interpreter services and multilingual international unit |
Cost ranges reflect approximate international patient pricing for the primary surgical or radiation treatment. Total costs including accommodation, diagnostics and follow-up visits will vary. A My1Health patient support specialist can provide a personalised cost estimate based on your diagnosis and treatment recommendation.
2. Singapore: Robotic Surgery, Proton Therapy and World-Class International Care
Singapore has established itself as Asia's most trusted destination for international patients who place clinical quality, safety standards and the overall care experience at the top of their priorities. Its healthcare system consistently ranks among the best in the world, and private hospitals operate to accreditation standards that match or exceed those in the United States and Western Europe.
Clinical Strengths for Prostate Cancer
- Robotic surgery. Approximately 90 per cent of prostatectomies performed in Singapore today use the da Vinci robotic system — a penetration rate that reflects decades of sustained investment in surgical technology and the volume of experience that has accumulated at the country's specialist urology centres.
- Proton therapy. Available at a small number of internationally accredited centres, placing Singapore among very few destinations in Asia where this treatment is accessible to international patients.
- Precision radiotherapy. IMRT and SBRT are available at all major cancer centres, delivered to the current international standard using computer-controlled beams shaped precisely to the prostate.
International Patient Infrastructure
English is the primary working language of Singapore's entire healthcare system. Major private hospitals operate fully staffed international patient departments that manage coordination from pre-travel consultation through to post-discharge follow-up with the patient's home-country physician. There are no language barriers, no translation delays and no gaps in communication at any stage of care.
My1Health Partner Hospitals in Singapore
- Raffles Hospital — comprehensive cancer programme with robotic surgery, precision radiotherapy and dedicated international patient services.
- Icon Cancer Centre — specialist oncology centre offering proton therapy, HIFU and an internationally focused care model.
Who Singapore Is Right For
Singapore is the strongest option for patients who prioritise a seamless, high-quality care experience above all else, and who are travelling from the UK, the United States, the Middle East or East Africa. Treatment costs are higher than India or Turkey, but sit well below equivalent private care in the US or UK.
3. Turkey: Cost-Effective Prostate Cancer Care, Newsweek-Ranked Hospitals, Three to Four Hours from Europe
Turkey has become one of the most significant medical travel destinations in the world. With more than 44 Joint Commission International-accredited hospitals — a number that exceeds most European countries — Turkey combines internationally credentialed surgical expertise with some of the most competitive pricing available globally.
Newsweek World's Best Hospitals 2026 — Turkey
Three My1Health partner hospitals rank in Turkey's national top 20 in the Newsweek World's Best Hospitals 2026 rankings, a globally recognised benchmark for hospital quality and patient outcomes:
Newsweek World's Best Hospitals 2026 — Turkey Rankings
Three My1Health partner hospitals rank among Turkey's top hospitals nationally:
Rank 3 — Anadolu Medical Center, Gebze (Score: 82.10%)
Rank 9 — Liv Hospital, Istanbul (Score: 77.97%)
Rank 16 — Memorial Healthcare Group, Istanbul
Source: Newsweek World's Best Hospitals 2026, Turkey National Rankings.
These rankings reflect clinical performance, patient outcomes and the quality of care delivered across specialities including oncology — and they are independently verified, not self-reported.
Clinical Strengths for Prostate Cancer
- Robotic prostatectomy. Both Memorial Healthcare Group and Anadolu Medical Center operate high-volume uro-oncology programmes using the da Vinci system.
- Anadolu Medical Center holds a formal partnership with Johns Hopkins Medicine and carries both JCI and ESMO accreditation, making it one of the most clinically credentialed cancer hospitals available to international patients in the region.
- CyberKnife and TrueBeam radiotherapy. Available at Anadolu Medical Center for patients whose treatment recommendation includes precision radiosurgery.
- HIFU. Available at My1Health partner hospitals in Turkey, with packages that include hospital stay, transfers and dedicated interpreter support.
Travel and Logistics
Turkey's geographical proximity to the UK and Europe is a practical advantage that should not be underestimated. Direct flights from London, Paris and Frankfurt reach Istanbul in three to four hours. Istanbul is served by direct flights from over 300 destinations worldwide. Treatment at My1Health partner hospitals can typically be arranged within days, compared to the weeks or months that private treatment in Europe may require.
Who Turkey Is Right For
Turkey is the recommended first consideration for patients travelling from the UK, mainland Europe or the United States who are primarily motivated by cost or waiting time, and whose treatment recommendation is robotic prostatectomy, laparoscopic surgery, HIFU or precision radiotherapy.
4. India: The Gateway to Proton Therapy in South Asia and the Highest-Volume Destination
India treats more international cancer patients than any other destination in the My1Health network, and the volume of experience generated at its leading oncology centres is a genuine clinical differentiator. At India's top JCI-accredited hospitals, prostate cancer treatment is delivered by multidisciplinary teams with deep expertise across the full spectrum of procedures.
Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai
Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC) in Chennai is the first and only proton therapy centre in South Asia and the Middle East. It is India's first JCI-accredited cancer hospital and has treated patients from over 147 countries since opening its proton therapy programme.
- Equipped with the IBA Proteus PLUS, one of the most advanced proton therapy systems in the world, delivering sub-millimetre precision using Pencil Beam Scanning and Intensity-Modulated Proton Therapy.
- Five-year survival rate for early-stage prostate cancer treated with proton therapy exceeds 90 per cent.
- Dedicated international patient services covering visa support, airport transfers, accommodation coordination and post-discharge follow-up.
Clinical Strengths for Prostate Cancer
- Proton therapy at a fraction of the cost charged at comparable centres in the United States, Germany or Japan.
- High-volume robotic prostatectomy programmes at Apollo and Fortis with consistently strong functional outcomes.
- Laparoscopic prostatectomy widely available at a cost point that makes India the lowest-cost destination in the network for surgical treatment.
Who India Is Right For
India is the recommended first consideration for patients travelling from East Africa, West Africa, the Middle East, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Kenya who are seeking cost-effective access to advanced care. It is also the strongest option for any patient globally whose treatment recommendation is proton therapy and for whom cost is an important factor.
5. South Korea: The Most Advanced Technology for Complex Prostate Cancer Cases
South Korea has built a global reputation as a destination for patients who want access to the most advanced clinical technologies available and are willing to travel specifically for that access. Samsung Medical Centre in Seoul exemplifies this position.
Samsung Medical Centre — Clinical Profile
- Ranked number one in Asia for cancer treatment in Newsweek's Global Top Specialised Hospital rankings.
- Houses South Korea's first private-hospital proton therapy centre, operating with second-generation proton therapy equipment and treating over 480 patients per year.
- Eight da Vinci robotic surgical systems in active use across the uro-oncology programme.
- One of a very small number of hospitals globally offering NanoKnife (irreversible electroporation) for prostate cancer — a procedure unavailable at the majority of hospitals worldwide.
- International Healthcare Centre operational since 1995, with dedicated coordination services, multilingual interpretation and direct liaison with the patient's home-country medical team.
Clinical Strengths for Prostate Cancer
For prostate cancer specifically, Samsung Medical Centre's differentiation lies in its technology concentration. Patients whose tumour characteristics make NanoKnife the most appropriate treatment, and patients seeking the most advanced proton therapy programme in Asia, will not find an equivalent option in the region.
Who South Korea Is Right For
South Korea is the recommended first consideration for technology-driven patients, complex cases and those whose treatment recommendation specifically includes NanoKnife or a high-technology proton therapy programme. Patients who have researched their options thoroughly and want access to a specific procedure not available elsewhere in Asia should treat South Korea as a primary destination.
6. Which Destination Fits Your Case? A Treatment-Country Matching Guide
The most effective way to narrow your shortlist is to match your treatment recommendation to the destination best equipped to deliver it. Use the guide below as your starting point:
| Your Priority | Best-Matched Destination | Why |
| Proton therapy | India (Apollo) or South Korea (Samsung) | Apollo Proton Cancer Centre is the first and only proton therapy centre in South Asia and the Middle East. Samsung Medical Centre operates South Korea's first private-hospital proton facility. Both treat at high volume with dedicated international programmes. |
| Robotic prostatectomy — cost-driven | India or Turkey | India offers the lowest cost for robotic prostatectomy among all four destinations. Turkey delivers comparable surgical quality at JCI-accredited centres, with comprehensive packages and faster access than most European private providers. |
| Robotic prostatectomy — quality-driven | Singapore or South Korea | Singapore and South Korea perform robotic prostatectomy at the highest volume in Asia, with advanced nerve-sparing technique and state-of-the-art da Vinci surgical infrastructure. |
| NanoKnife — focal precision treatment | South Korea (Samsung Medical Centre) | NanoKnife (irreversible electroporation) is available at very few centres globally. Samsung Medical Centre is one of the few in Asia to offer this procedure for appropriately selected candidates. |
| HIFU — non-invasive focal therapy | Singapore, Turkey or India | All three destinations offer HIFU at My1Health partner hospitals. Turkey is the most cost-competitive. Singapore and India offer HIFU within comprehensive oncology programmes with strong follow-up support. |
| Lowest overall cost | India | India consistently offers the lowest cost across all major prostate cancer procedure types, while maintaining JCI accreditation and high clinical standards at Apollo, Fortis and Manipal. |
| Shortest travel time (from UK or Europe) | Turkey | Istanbul is three to four hours from most major European cities and is served by direct flights from over 300 destinations worldwide. Treatment at partner hospitals can typically be arranged within days. |
This guide reflects general patterns in My1Health's patient population and the clinical strengths of our partner hospital network. Every case is individual. The most appropriate destination for your specific diagnosis is best confirmed in a direct conversation with a My1Health patient support specialist.
7. What to Confirm Before Choosing Your Destination
Once a shortlist has been established, the following questions are worth confirming with your My1Health patient support specialist before making a final decision:
- Does the recommended centre perform the specific treatment at the volume and standard your diagnosis requires? Treatment volume is a material quality indicator in specialist oncology.
- What does the total cost include, and what is typically charged separately? Pre-operative diagnostics, hospital stay, medications and post-operative follow-up should all be clarified upfront.
- What is the minimum recommended length of stay, and what does the recovery and discharge process involve for international patients travelling home?
- What post-discharge follow-up does the treating hospital provide, and how does it communicate with the patient's home-country oncologist or GP?
- Is a remote second opinion from a specialist at the recommended centre available before any travel or commitment is required?
My1Health patient support specialists can answer all of these questions in detail and can facilitate remote second-opinion consultations with specialists at the recommended centre before any decision is made.
8. How My1Health Supports You at This Stage
At the point of comparing destinations, the most valuable thing My1Health provides is clarity. Patients at this stage have typically gathered a significant amount of general information and need help applying it to their specific case: their diagnosis, their treatment recommendation, their budget and their circumstances.
My1Health patient support specialists do not operate on a commission basis and are not incentivised to direct patients toward a particular centre. The role is to give every patient a genuinely personalised assessment that matches their clinical profile to the right destination and hospital, with a transparent explanation of why.
What My1Health Does at This Stage
- Reviews the patient's diagnosis and treatment recommendation to confirm which destinations and centres are clinically appropriate for their case.
- Facilitates a remote second opinion from a specialist at a recommended centre before any travel is considered.
- Provides personalised cost estimates covering the full treatment package at each shortlisted hospital, including what is and is not included in the quoted price.
- Presents a direct, honest comparison of shortlisted hospitals on the specific factors most relevant to the patient.
The objective is to ensure that the patient arrives at their treatment decision with complete confidence and a full understanding of what lies ahead — before any commitment is required.
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Overview of all advanced treatments available internationally:
Prostate Cancer Treatment Abroad: Advanced Options That Protect Your Quality of Life
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Proton therapy at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, India:
Prostate Cancer and Proton Therapy at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai
