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Thoracic Cancer Treatment in Turkey

In thoracic cancers, breathing and daily quality of life matter as much as treatment. Our chest surgery, oncology and radiation team looks after both.

HIGHLIGHTS

What stands out in this treatment

Stereotactic Radiation (SBRT)

For early-stage lung tumors unsuitable for surgery, TrueBeam delivers a high dose to the target in a few sessions.

Chest Surgery through Small Incisions

In suitable patients, lung and thymus operations are done with VATS or robotic surgery; recovery may be shorter.

Drugs Guided by Molecular Testing

The tumor is tested for gene changes such as EGFR, ALK and ROS1 and for PD-L1; the drug is chosen from the result.

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?
A cough lasting more than three weeks, or coughing up blood
Shortness of breath or fluid around the lung
A nodule or mass found on a chest X-ray or CT scan
Past exposure to asbestos
A thoracic cancer diagnosis and a wish for a second opinion
Conditions treated
Thoracic Surgery (VATS and Robotic)Radiation OncologyStereotactic Radiation (SBRT)Medical OncologyTargeted Therapy and ImmunotherapyInterventional Bronchoscopy and Biopsy
TREATMENTS

How we treat each tumor

Thoracic cancers
For thoracic cancers, treatment is chosen by whether the tumor is in the lung, the lining of the lung or the thymus gland in the middle of the chest, and by its stage and molecular features. The decision is made by our board, where a thoracic surgeon, a radiation oncologist, a medical oncologist, a pulmonologist and a radiologist review your case together.
Lung cancer
It has its own treatment path.

Treatment by type, stage and molecular test

In lung cancer, treatment is chosen by whether the cancer is small cell or not, its stage and the gene changes in the tumor. Surgery or stereotactic radiation in early stages; targeted drugs or immunotherapy in advanced stages.

Related treatmentsRelated treatments
Mesothelioma
In the lining of the lung; often linked to asbestos.

Surgery, drugs and radiation planned together

Mesothelioma most often occurs in the lining of the lung. The diagnosis is made with a pleural biopsy taken by VATS and with PET-CT. In suitable patients the lining and diseased tissue are removed with surgery; chemotherapy and immunotherapy are added, and radiation is used to complete surgery or to ease symptoms. For mesothelioma of the abdominal lining, HIPEC is considered together with surgery.

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Thymoma and thymic carcinoma
In the thymus gland in the middle of the chest.

Complete removal of the thymus with surgery

For thymoma and thymic carcinoma, the basis of treatment is removing the whole tumor together with the thymus gland; in early stages it can be done through small incisions with robotic surgery or VATS. If myasthenia gravis, which causes muscle weakness, is present, surgery is prepared together with neurology. Radiation and chemotherapy are added for tumors that cannot be fully removed or are advanced.

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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 CT, brain MRI, bronchoscopy or VATS biopsy 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 breathing physiotherapy 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 treatment decided in thoracic cancers?
Why is mesothelioma linked to asbestos?
What is the link between thymoma and myasthenia gravis?
Why do mesothelioma and thymoma not have their own pages?
Is there another option if I cannot have surgery?
How long does a molecular test result take?
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
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?

Free evaluation for Thoracic Cancer Treatment in Turkey

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

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