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Mesothelioma Treatment in Turkey

Hospitals and medical centers in Turkey which treat Mesothelioma patients.
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Guven Hospital

Founded in 1974, Ankara Güven Hospital provides health services at modern and international standards with its 1600 experienced staff, 254 beds, 12 operating rooms and an area of 40,000 square meters.

Our priority is patient confidence. We strive for excellence.

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Mesothelioma is treated at Guven Hospital

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Prof. Deniz Yamac

Medical Oncologist

Dr. Ilhami Unal

Radiation Oncologist

Turan & Turan Health Group

Turan & Turan Health Group one of the leading orthopedics and traumatology centers in Turkey where orthopedists and physical therapy and rehabilitation specialists work together, adopting a patient-centered care approach and providing cutting edge technologies.

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Mesothelioma is treated at Turan & Turan Health Group

Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Hisar Intercontinental Hospital not only provides early diagnosis programs for cancer, but also offers a private treatment plan by combining the experience of the physicians and operation team with all the facilities of advanced technology.

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Mesothelioma is treated at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

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Dr. Mustafa Solak, MD

Oncology Specialist

Neolife Oncology Center

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Neolife Oncology Center is an Outpatient Oncology Hospital that does NOT perform any type of surgeries. Our center is the reference center specialized in oncology performing the latest treatment protocols and supporting the individual treatment with physical and social aspects.

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Mesothelioma is treated at Neolife Oncology Center

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Dr. Nesrin Aslan

Nuclear Medicine Specialist

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Öber

Radiation Oncology Specialist

Memorial Antalya Hospital

A modern JCI accredited hospital located in Antalya, with 80 physicians spread across most medical specialties. The international patients department assists foreign patients with transportation, insurance, Visa arrangements, translation and more.

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Mesothelioma is treated at Memorial Antalya Hospital

Acibadem Taksim Hospital

With a capacity of 99 beds and 6 operating rooms, Acıbadem Taksim Hospital is designed for all the different stages of diagnosis and treatment.

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Mesothelioma is treated at Acibadem Taksim

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Dr. Ali Arican

Medical Oncology

Dr. Enis Özyar

Radiation Oncology

Koc University Hospital

Our comprehensive cancer program consists of specialized physicians, cancer nurses, psycho-oncologists and patient care coordinators who work together to provide the best available care to our cancer patients and their families in a caring environment.

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Mesothelioma is treated at Koc University

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Yeditepe University Hospital

A modern hospital which was opened in 2005, with a wide array of medical services, and a special department for international patients.

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Mesothelioma is treated at Yeditepe University Hospital

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Prof. Cengiz Akosman

Internal Medicine

Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Ozen

Medical Genetics

Medicana Healthcare Group

Cancer therapy is comprised of a group of therapies which necessitates operation of multiple medical branches in cooperation. Here, various surgical branches work in cooperation with Radiation Oncologists and Medical Oncologists.

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Mesothelioma is treated at Medicana Healthcare Group

Listed oncologist:

Dr. Mutlu Demiray

Oncologist

Liv Hospital

Liv Hospital is the only institution in Turkey co-authorized Center of Excellence Accreditation in colorectal surgery, robotic surgery and bariatric surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) and provides advanced technology and treatments to its international patients with its 159 bed capacit

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Mesothelioma is treated at Liv Hospital

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About Mesothelioma Treatment

This information is intended for general information only and should not be considered as medical advice on the part of Health-Tourism.com. Any decision on medical treatments, after-care or recovery should be done solely upon proper consultation and advice of a qualified physician.


Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is cancer that affects the mesothelial cells. These are the cells that cover the outer surface of our internal body organs, forming a lining that is sometimes called the mesothelium. Mesothelium can develop in the tissues covering the abdomen and the lung.


Types of mesothelioma
  • Pleural mesothelioma – this type of cancer grows in the tissues covering the lungs
  • Peritoneal mesothelioma – this type of mesothelioma grows in the tissue lining the inside of the abdomen

Mesothelioma risks and causes

The primary risk factor for getting mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a natural occurring mineral found in the environment and when it’s broken up it creates dust particle that when inhaled, settle in the linings of the lungs or stomach and cause irritation that leads to mesothelioma.


Other factors that increase the risk of mesothelioma include:
  • Personal history of asbestos exposure be it at home or work
  • Staying with someone who constantly works with asbestos
  • A family history of mesothelioma

In order to reduce the risk of mesothelioma, one must reduce his/her exposure to asbestos. It is important for one to follow the following guidelines to limit the chance of getting mesothelioma:

  • You should find out if at work you are exposed or work with asbestos
  • All safety rules and regulations should be complied with those who work in fields with a high risk of asbestos exposure.
  • Consult an expert if you find asbestos in your home as it is dangerous for someone without training to handle asbestos.

Test and diagnosis of mesothelioma

If the signs and symptoms might indicate the possibility of having mesothelioma, the doctor is required to do the following tests to confirm.

  • Physical examination to check for lumps
  • Imaging scans such as X-rays and a computerized tomography scan of the chest area to look for any abnormalities.

When the finding are inconclusive, further tests are needed to be performed to confirm if the symptoms are truly for mesothelioma or another disease. They include:

Biopsy – involves removal of a small portion of tissue that is subjected to laboratory examination. The tissue sample will be analyzed with the aid of a microscope to determine whether the irregular tissues is mesothelioma. A biopsy is a proven way to confirm mesothelioma.


Staging of mesothelioma

After being diagnosed with mesothelioma, the doctors will require determining the stage of cancer. Imaging test that will be performed to help determine the stage of the cancer include:

  • PET (positron emission tomography) and CT (computerized tomography) scans
  • Ultrasound scans
  • Mediastinoscopy – an examination of the central area of the chest (mediastinum)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging

Once the extent of the mesothelioma is determined, a cancer stage will be assigned. It starts from stage 1 which is considered localized to stage 4, which is considered advanced cancer that has spread to distant areas of the body.


Treatment of Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is an aggressive disease and for most people, the cure is not possible, if it is diagnosed late when it is not possible to remove cancer through surgery. Treatment options include:

  • Surgery – the surgeons remove the mesothelioma if it diagnosed at an early stage. However, surgery is not recommended to everyone.
  • Chemotherapy – use of chemicals to kill the cancer cells.
  • Radiation therapy – focusing of high energy beams to the affected area. Radiation might be used to kill all the remaining cells after surgery.

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