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Digestive Cancer Treatment in Turkey

In digestive system cancers, nutrition and digestive function matter as much as treatment. Our surgery, oncology and gastroenterology team looks after both.

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HIGHLIGHTS

What stands out in this treatment

Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery

Colon, rectal, stomach and esophageal operations are done through small incisions robotically or laparoscopically in suitable patients.

Interventional Treatment for the Liver

For tumors or spread in the liver, ablation, TACE and TARE (Y-90 radioembolization) are considered together with surgery.

Drugs Guided by Molecular Testing

Tests such as RAS, BRAF, MSI and HER2 guide the choice of drug; targeted drugs or immunotherapy are used in suitable patients.

One Board, One Decision

The surgeon, radiation oncologist, medical oncologist, radiologist and pathologist review your case at one table; the treatment sequence is set in one plan.

International Patient Support

Your file is reviewed remotely; your treatment is planned in Bursa with interpreter, transfer, accommodation and coordinator support.

Insurance & agreements

Transparent payment with contracted institutions and private insurers, at home and abroad.

Accommodation & rooms

Companion-friendly modern patient rooms and in-city accommodation support.

International patient services

Visa, airport transfer and 24/7 multilingual medical interpreters.

Transparent, guaranteed price

A quote prepared from your medical information; no extra charge for the treatments it covers.
OVERVIEW

Who it's for & conditions treated

Who is it for?
Blood in the stool, black stool or a change in bowel habits
Difficulty swallowing, early fullness or unexplained weight loss
Yellowing of the skin (jaundice) or ongoing abdominal pain
A suspected cancer found on endoscopy or colonoscopy
A digestive cancer diagnosis and a wish for a second opinion
Conditions treated
Gastrointestinal Oncologic SurgeryRobotic and Laparoscopic SurgeryHepatobiliary and Pancreatic SurgeryRadiation OncologyMedical OncologyInterventional Radiology (TACE · TARE · ablation)Endoscopy and ColonoscopyHIPEC
TREATMENTS

How we treat each organ

Digestive system cancers
For digestive system cancers, treatment is chosen by the organ involved, the stage of the tumor, whether it can be removed with surgery and its molecular features. The decision is made by our board, where a surgical oncologist, a medical oncologist, a radiation oncologist, a gastroenterologist, an interventional radiologist and a pathologist review your case together.
Colon cancer
It has its own treatment path.

Robotic or laparoscopic surgery in early stages

In early-stage colon cancer, the aim is to remove the tumor and nearby lymph nodes with robotic or laparoscopic surgery. Chemotherapy is added according to stage and molecular features such as RAS, BRAF and MSI.

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Rectal cancer
It has its own treatment path.

The right sequence and preserving the anus

In rectal cancer, the order of treatment is set by pelvic MRI findings and the distance of the tumor from the anus. Most patients receive radiation and chemotherapy before surgery; one aim is to preserve the anus.

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Stomach cancer
It has its own treatment path.

Chemotherapy first or surgery first

In stomach cancer, surgery is used in early stages, and chemotherapy before and after surgery in locally advanced disease. Molecular tests such as HER2 and MSI guide the choice of drug.

Pancreatic cancer
It has its own treatment path.

Deciding whether it can be removed

In pancreatic cancer, the first question is whether the tumor can be removed with surgery; this depends on its relation to the large blood vessels. A borderline tumor may first be shrunk with chemotherapy.

Liver cancer
It has its own treatment path.

Surgery, ablation or treatment through the blood vessels

In liver cancer, treatment is chosen by the number and size of tumors, how well the liver works and your general health. Surgery, ablation, TACE and TARE, and drug therapy are planned from this assessment.

Bile duct cancer
It has its own treatment path.

Surgery and drugs by tumor site

In bile duct cancer, treatment is chosen by whether the tumor is inside the liver, at the liver entrance or at the lower end of the bile duct. Fitness for surgery and molecular tests determine the choice of drug.

Esophageal cancer
It has its own treatment path.

Radiation and chemotherapy first, then surgery

In esophageal cancer, most patients receive radiation and chemotherapy first, followed by minimally invasive or robotic surgery. The type and site of the tumor can change this order.

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Anal cancer
At the anus; usually treated while keeping the anus.

Anus-preserving chemoradiotherapy

In anal cancer, the standard treatment is not surgery but radiation given together with chemotherapy; in most patients the anus is preserved. Radiation is delivered with TrueBeam using IMRT/VMAT, protecting the nearby tissues. If disease remains or comes back after treatment, salvage surgery is considered.

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GIST (gastrointestinal stromal tumor)
In the wall of the stomach and bowel.

Surgery and targeted drugs

GIST develops from the wall of the stomach or bowel. For a limited tumor, the main treatment is removing it with robotic, laparoscopic or open surgery. A large tumor may first be shrunk with a targeted drug such as imatinib; if the risk of recurrence is high, the drug is continued after surgery. The mutation type in the tumor decides the drug.

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Neuroendocrine tumors (NET)
From cells that can release hormones.

A personal plan by tumor grade

Neuroendocrine tumors most often occur in the bowel and pancreas, and some release hormones. For a limited tumor, surgery is the main treatment. Somatostatin analogues both control the tumor and ease hormone symptoms. When the tumor spreads to the liver, ablation, TACE and TARE are considered; the board builds the plan by tumor grade and spread.

TREATMENT TIMELINE

From day one to discharge

The timeline below is an average and varies by patient, diagnosis and clinical status. Exact timing and all included services are detailed in your personalized treatment offer.
Application
Application and file sharing — Share your imaging, biopsy and pathology reports remotely; an interpreter and coordinator are assigned for international patients.
Staging
Workup and staging — Endoscopy or colonoscopy, contrast CT or MRI, PET-CT, pathology and molecular tests are completed.
Board
Tumor board review — Your case is discussed at the tumor board; the method and the treatment sequence are decided together.
Plan & Offer
Personalized plan and transparent offer — A plan based on the board decision and a clear, itemized offer are delivered to you.
Treatment & Follow-up
Treatment and follow-up — Treatment is delivered; follow-up continues with nutrition support, stoma care if needed and regular imaging check-ups.
Every treatment offer is presented in full detail — accommodation, transfer, interpreter and follow-up included — clearly stating what is covered.
HOW IT WORKS

A completely carefree treatment journey

1
Online application
Fill the form or message us on WhatsApp; share your file in seconds.
2
Free evaluation
Our specialists review your file and reply within 24 hours.
3
Personalized plan
Treatment steps, timeline and transparent cost are clarified.
4
Welcome & treatment
Airport pickup, accommodation and treatment — coordinated end to end.
BY THE NUMBERS

Our center in numbers

12,000+
oncology cases per year at our center
TrueBeam
latest-generation LINAC platform
30+
cancer types treated
PET-CT
for staging and response follow-up
TECHNOLOGY

Our diagnostic and treatment technologies

Technology

Da Vinci Robot

TrueBeam LINAC

Biplane Angio

Advanced Imaging

WHY DORUK

What sets us apart here

TÜSKA accreditation & patient safety
TÜSKA accreditation, with standards internationally accredited by ISQua; a regularly audited quality and patient-safety system.
Weekly tumor board
Your treatment plan is finalized at a board where medical, radiation and surgical oncology sit together.
Radiotherapy, robotic surgery and PET-CT together
TrueBeam LINAC, Da Vinci robotic surgery and PET-CT in the same center — from tests to treatment without changing institutions.
International patient services
End-to-end support with visa, airport transfer, accommodation and multilingual medical interpreters.
Transparent, guaranteed pricing
A quote prepared from your medical information; the hospital charges no extra for the treatments it covers.
Tele-oncology follow-up
Your post-treatment follow-up continues via tele-oncology after you return home.
INFO & BLOG

About diagnosis, treatment and recovery

How is the treatment sequence decided in digestive cancers?
Will I need a bag (stoma) after surgery?
Can cancer that has spread to the liver be treated?
Why do anal cancer, GIST and neuroendocrine tumors not have their own pages?
What is HIPEC, and who is it for?
How is my nutrition supported during treatment?
PRICING

Transparent treatment pricing

Consultation & second opinion
An offer prepared according to your medical information and the board decision is delivered with your initial evaluation.
Free
Radiotherapy course (IMRT)
Planning + sessions included
$5,000 – $8,900
Chemotherapy (per cycle)
Excl. meds, incl. administration
$1,000 – $2,800
Robotic tumor surgery
3–4 night stay included
$10,000 – $14,000
Indicative price range, given before we have seen you. After medical communication and consultation you receive a net, payment-guaranteed price in writing: unless a medical obstacle arises, only the quoted amount is charged when the procedures are performed, and it covers the procedures listed as included in the quote. Our priority is to do what is medically right; our financial promise is to deliver the promised service at the promised price.
PRICE GUARANTEE

Our quote is a binding commitment

The quote prepared and shared based on the medical information you provide is guaranteed: for every treatment it covers, the hospital charges no extra fees.

Written, binding quote
Your quote is prepared from your medical information and shared in writing.
No surprise charges
For the treatments the quote covers, the hospital requests no extra charge.
All covered treatments included
Every planned treatment is included in the guaranteed price.
PATIENT STORIES

Recovery journeys in their own words

Patient stories

A plan from the tumour board within the week

All patient stories
PATIENT VOICES

What our patients say

The oncology team was with me medically and emotionally. In a word, they gave me confidence.

Ayşe
Türkiye · Oncology

All my tests were done in one centre and the tumour board produced a plan the same week.

Klaus
Germany · Oncology

I came for a second opinion; it was the doctor himself who explained that I should stay and be treated.

Ivan
Bulgaria · Oncology

A Russian-speaking coordinator was with me at every appointment; I never had to guess anything.

Elena
Russia · Oncology

The file of the treatment I began at home was read here in full; I did not start from zero.

Aigul
Kazakhstan · Oncology

Accommodation and transfers were planned in one schedule during radiotherapy; it did not exhaust me.

Faisal
Saudi Arabia · Oncology

They explained both my illness and my options in my own language. Knowledge eased my fear.

Zainab
Iraq · Oncology

I had my follow-up calendar in hand after treatment ended; I did not return home into a vacuum.

Sarah
United Kingdom · Oncology
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the consultation paid?
How do I apply from abroad?
Visa and transfer support?
How is post-care follow-up?

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