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Head and Neck Cancers

In head and neck cancers, your speech, swallowing and appearance matter as much as treatment. Our ENT, oncology and radiology team looks after both together.

HIGHLIGHTS

What stands out in this treatment

Function-Preserving Treatment

Organ-preservation protocols that protect speech, swallowing and breathing; larynx preservation with chemoradiation instead of surgery in suitable cases.

TORS — Transoral Robotic Surgery

Robotic access through the mouth without external incisions; lower morbidity and faster recovery in tonsil, tongue base and pharynx tumors.

Precision Radiotherapy with IMRT

Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT/VMAT) on TrueBeam LINAC; high dose to the tumor while sparing salivary glands, jawbone and swallowing muscles.

HPV and Molecular Profile

HPV/p16 status and molecular testing in oropharyngeal tumors are key drivers of treatment intensity and prognosis; therapy is personalized to the profile.

Reconstruction and Microsurgery

Restoration of appearance, speech and swallowing with free flaps and microsurgery after tumor removal.

Complete Team Under One Roof

Head and neck surgeon, medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, pathologist, dental-maxillofacial surgeon, speech-swallowing therapist and dietitian in one center.

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?
A mouth ulcer that does not heal, or a persistent lesion on the tongue or lip
Hoarseness, voice change or a sensation of something stuck in the throat lasting more than three weeks
Difficulty or pain on swallowing, one-sided pain radiating to the ear
A persistent neck swelling or palpable mass (enlarged lymph node)
Risk factors: tobacco and alcohol use (combined effect is multiplicative), HPV infection (especially oropharynx), poor oral hygiene and chronic irritation, occupational dust/chemical exposure
Nasal obstruction or one-sided nosebleed (in sinus/nasopharyngeal tumors), facial numbness
Conditions treated
Head and Neck SurgeryRadiation OncologyMedical OncologyOrgan-Preservation ChemoradiationReconstruction and RehabilitationDiagnosis and Molecular Pathology
TREATMENTS

Our treatment methods

Head and Neck Cancers
In head and neck cancers, your speech, swallowing and appearance matter as much as treatment. Our ENT, oncology and radiology team looks after both together.

Head and Neck Surgery

Radiation Oncology

Medical Oncology

Organ-Preservation Chemoradiation

Reconstruction and Rehabilitation

Diagnosis and Molecular Pathology

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 — PET-CT, contrast MR/CT, endoscopy and necessary molecular tests (HPV/p16) are completed.
Board
Tumor board review — Your case is discussed at the board; modality and treatment sequence are decided together.
Plan & Offer
Personalized plan and transparent offer — A plan built around function preservation and a clear, itemized offer are delivered to you.
Treatment & Follow-up
Treatment and rehabilitation follow-up — Treatment is delivered; follow-up continues with speech-swallowing therapy, nutrition and tele-oncology.
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 Xi

TrueBeam LINAC

Biplane Angio

Advanced Imaging

Gait Robot

Arm Robot

WHY DORUK

What sets us apart here

JCI accreditation & patient safety
Accredited to international JCI standards; an independently 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 head and neck cancer?
Can my larynx and voice be preserved?
What is TORS (transoral robotic surgery) and who is it for?
Why does HPV status matter?
Why is IMRT radiotherapy critical in head and neck?
What is done for speech and swallowing problems after treatment?
Which documents are needed for a second opinion?
How does the process work for international patients?
How long does treatment take?
How is follow-up carried out?
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
€4,500 – €8,000
Chemotherapy (per cycle)
Excl. meds, incl. administration
€900 – €2,500
Robotic tumor surgery
3–4 night stay included
€7,500 – €12,000
Indicative price range — your binding quote is sent in writing after your free medical evaluation.
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
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
Illustrative review

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

Klaus
Germany · Oncology
Illustrative review

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

Ivan
Bulgaria · Oncology
Illustrative review

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

Elena
Russia · Oncology
Illustrative review

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

Aigul
Kazakhstan · Oncology
Illustrative review

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

Faisal
Saudi Arabia · Oncology
Illustrative review

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

Zainab
Iraq · Oncology
Illustrative review

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

Sarah
United Kingdom · Oncology
Illustrative review
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

Free evaluation for Head and Neck Cancers

Our international team replies within 24 hours. Visa, transfer and accommodation included.

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