Cancer Treatment in Istanbul, Turkey at Florence Nightingale Hospitals
1,500+ robotic surgeries, with prostate, kidney, gynaecologic & lung cancer operations planned by one tumour board.
Why Choose Florence Nightingale in Turkey for Cancer Treatment as an International Patient
Known for tumour board planned radiotherapy, theranostics & robotic cancer surgery.
- Tumour board reviews your case before you travel.
- Receive an itemised estimate in USD, EUR or GBP.
- Interpreters support you & your caregiver 24/7.
- Chemotherapy cycles can continue with your doctor at home.
- Visa invitation letters can include your caregiver.
- Supportive care & dietitians continue throughout treatment.
- Remote follow up continues after you fly home.
Advanced Cancer Treatment Technology at Florence Nightingale Hospitals in Turkey
- PET CT Staging
- PET MR Imaging
- TrueBeam STx Linear Accelerator
- Halcyon Radiotherapy System
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
- da Vinci Robotic Surgery
- Molecular & Genetic Pathology
- Lutetium 177 Theranostics
Cancer Treatment at Florence Nightingale Hospitals for International Patients
A multidisciplinary tumour board plans each cancer treatment around you, to JCI standards.
IMRT & VMAT Radiotherapy
Shapes radiation tightly around your tumour, sparing nearby healthy tissue.
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Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT)
High dose radiation in 1 to 8 sessions, without incision.
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Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
Converging beams treat brain lesions without incision, often in 1 session.
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Lutetium 177 PSMA Therapy
A radioactive molecule seeks PSMA on prostate cancer cells wherever they spread.
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Lutetium 177 DOTATATE (PRRT)
Radioactive peptide delivers radiation inside neuroendocrine tumours throughout the body.
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Radioembolization (Y-90 SIRT)
Millions of radioactive beads treat liver tumours from inside.
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Tumour Ablation & TACE
Heat, cold or targeted chemotherapy destroys tumours without open surgery.
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Immunotherapy
Targeted therapy
CAR-T Cell Therapy
Robotic Cancer Surgery
Surgeons operate through small incisions with 3D high definition vision.
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Breast Cancer Surgery (Mastectomy)
Removes breast tissue, with reconstruction at the same time or later.
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Lung Cancer Surgery
Removes the cancerous lobe & lymph nodes, often through keyhole incisions.
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Colorectal Cancer Surgery
Gynaecologic Cancer Surgery
Paediatric Oncology
Insurances Accepted
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Ask about your insuranceCare Journey for International Patients
Your treatment journey made simple and stress-free in 5 easy steps
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Online inquiry & medical files upload Share your medical reports for review. It takes less than a minute.
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Doctor review & treatment plan Within 24hrs you will receive treatment options & a preliminary plan before travel.
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Travel coordination We arrange your visa, flights, and accommodation.
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Treatment phase Full care under a dedicated case manager.
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Start your treatment Begin treatment with full support from our care team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? Our support team is here to guide you through each step of your treatment journey with personal care and attention.Can I continue my cancer treatment at home after I travel?
For drug treatments, often yes: your oncologist explains which cycles are best done in Istanbul & how chemotherapy, targeted therapy or immunotherapy continues with your doctor at home.
- Scans & reviews continue remotely
- You leave with a discharge summary & written follow up plan for your local doctors
- Some theranostic cycles may be completed closer to home
Can I get a second opinion on my cancer diagnosis before I travel?
Yes. Share your pathology, imaging & molecular test results, and Group Florence Nightingale’s oncology team sends a written opinion, treatment plan & itemised estimate, usually within 48h.
- Every enquiry is answered within 24h
- The second opinion is free
- Complex cases go to the Center for Complex Cases for multidisciplinary review
How do I contact the international patient support team for cancer treatment in Turkey?
Appointments, consultations and cancer treatment planning are coordinated through the international patient care team, which supports you before, during and after travel.
- WhatsApp: +17185500880
- Telephone: +17185500880
- Email: [email protected]
The team is available 24/7. It arranges in person appointments, online video consultations, second medical opinions and full treatment coordination with your doctor.
How much does cancer treatment cost in Turkey?
Cost depends on the cancer type, treatment & length of stay, so you receive an itemised estimate in USD, EUR or GBP after specialists review your reports.
It covers consultations, diagnostics, the procedure or treatment course, hospital stay & follow up.
It does not include drugs prescribed after discharge or unplanned complications such as ICU transfer, and the team confirms this in writing.
If you hold international health insurance, ask your insurer whether planned treatment abroad is covered & whether prior authorisation is needed. Direct billing may be arranged where agreements exist.
How much time should I plan in Istanbul for cancer treatment?
It depends on the treatment, so your coordinator confirms an expected stay before you travel. Your first day is an assessment day at the International Patient Center.
- Gamma Knife: same day or 1 night
- SBRT: 1 to 8 short sessions
- IMRT or VMAT: daily sessions over several weeks
- Surgery stays: lung 3 to 7 days, colorectal 4 to 8, gynaecologic 2 to 6, mastectomy 1 to 3
- Y-90 radioembolisation: about 2 to 3 weeks across 2 visits
The international patient team books accommodation near the hospital at no cost, for you & your caregiver.
Options match your preference & budget.
What is a tumour board & how does it plan my treatment?
At Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals, medical, radiation & surgical oncologists, radiologists & pathologists review your case together & agree 1 plan.
Molecular tumour boards add geneticists when test results guide targeted therapy.
Surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy & targeted therapy are sequenced together, not chosen by 1 specialty alone.
Which cancer treatments are available in Istanbul for international patients?
Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals offer surgery, radiotherapy, drug therapy & theranostics, all planned by 1 tumour board.
- Surgery: lung, colorectal, gynaecologic, breast & robotic operations
- Radiotherapy: IMRT, VMAT & SBRT on TrueBeam STx or Halcyon
- Brain: Gamma Knife radiosurgery
- Drug therapy: chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy & CAR-T
- Theranostics: Lutetium 177 PSMA & DOTATATE
- Liver: Y-90 radioembolisation & TACE
- Children: paediatric oncology
