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Targeted Therapies in Turkey

Hospitals, clinics and medical centers in Turkey offering Targeted Therapies.
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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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Prof. Deniz Yamac

Medical Oncologist

Dr. Ilhami Unal

Radiation Oncologist

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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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ADATIP Hospital

Our hospital is a leading medical facility in Turkey, with highly specialized doctors, advanced technology, and 40+ procedures. Our facility has 200 beds, 81 doctors, and 50 ICU units. We prioritize patient well-being with VIP services, including hotel stays, checkups, and transportation. Our focus

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Prof. Hakan Camuzcuoglu

Gynecological Oncology Surgeon

Assoc. Prof. Erkan Arpacı

Medical Oncologist

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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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Dr. Mustafa Solak, MD

Oncology Specialist

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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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Dr. Nesrin Aslan

Nuclear Medicine Specialist

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Öber

Radiation Oncology Specialist

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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.

5 listed oncologists:

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Dr. Ali Arican

Medical Oncology

Dr. Enis Özyar

Radiation Oncology

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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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Acibadem University Atakent Hospital

Acıbadem began its journey into healthcare services as a small neighbourhood hospital in a district of Istanbul/Turkey. Today, Acıbadem is a super brand which has taken its rightful place amongst the global healthcare leaders, with its 21 hospitals, 16 outpatient clinics and supporting service compa

5 listed oncologists:

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Dr. Ali Arican

Medical Oncology

Dr. Enis Özyar

Radiation Oncology

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About Targeted Therapies

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.

What is Targeted Therapy?

Targeted therapies are drugs that block the growth and spread of cancer by interfering with specific molecules which are needed for the growth, progression, and spread of cancer cells. Targeted therapy may be combined with chemotherapy and other treatments.

How does targeted therapy work?

These kinds of therapies are more effective and less harmful to normal cells. It acts on specific molecular targets which are associated with cancer, as compared to chemotherapy which acts on all dividing cancer cells. Specially designed to interact with its target, it keeps the cells from living longer than normal. It blocks tumor cell proliferation and turns off the signals that tell cancer cells to grow and divide. They are chemical entities that specifically target a protein or enzyme that carries a mutation that targets cancer cells.

Types of targeted therapy

Small molecule drugs: Theses drugs act by blocking the process that helps the multiplication and spread of cancer cells. They keep the tissue around the tumor from making blood vessels, which bring the tumor nutrients. This works by starving the tumor through keeping new blood vessels from developing.

Monoclonal antibodies: These drugs act by blocking a specific target on the outside of cancer cells or in the area around cancer. They can also directly send toxic substances to the cancer cells. These drugs are given intravenously.

Disadvantages of targeted therapy

Having the target does not necessarily mean that the tumor will respond to the drug. In addition, the drug might initially work but then stop. Targeted therapy may not work if the tumor does not have the target. Most times targeted therapy has to be combined with other cancer treatments such as chemotherapy.

Examples of targeted therapies include:

Breast cancer: most breast cancer has an excess of a protein called human epidermal growth factor receptor. This protein is responsible for the growth of tumor cells.

Colorectal cancer: These cancers make too much of a protein called (EGFR) epidermal growth factor receptor. Drugs that block EGFR help to stop and slow cancer growth.

Lung cancer: Drugs that block EGFR slows down lung cancer. Targeted therapy for lung cancer is also available with a mutation in the ALK gene.

Melanoma: Half of the melanomas have a mutation in the BRAF gene. BRAF mutations make good drug targets. However, these drugs can be risky if you do not have the BRAF gene.

Side effects include:

  • Skin problems
  • High blood pressure
  • Blood clotting
  • Slow healing of wounds
  • Heart damage
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Edema

Conclusion

Targeted therapy is the focus of development of anticancer drugs. As such it is key to precision medicine, which uses information about your genes and proteins to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.

Most targeted therapies have been approved by the food and drug administration (FDA) to treat specific types of cancer. Others are still being studied in human and animal clinical trials.

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