Search Medical Centers

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy in Turkey

Hospitals, clinics and medical centers in Turkey offering Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy.
Browse by city:

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.

3 listed oncologists:

view all >

Prof. Deniz Yamac

Medical Oncologist

Dr. Ilhami Unal

Radiation Oncologist

Prices

Procedure Prices

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy

upon request

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.

Listed oncologist:

Dr. Mustafa Solak, MD

Oncology Specialist

Prices

Procedure Prices

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy

upon request

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.

7 listed oncologists:

view all >

Dr. Nesrin Aslan

Nuclear Medicine Specialist

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Öber

Radiation Oncology Specialist

Prices

Procedure Prices

Streotactic Body Radiation Therapy

upon request

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:

view all >

Dr. Ali Arican

Medical Oncology

Dr. Enis Özyar

Radiation Oncology

Prices

Procedure Prices

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy

upon request

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.

Listed oncologist:

Prices

Procedure Prices

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy

upon request

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:

view all >

Dr. Ali Arican

Medical Oncology

Dr. Enis Özyar

Radiation Oncology

Prices

Procedure Prices

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy

upon request

Oncology centers in Turkey (Page 1 of 1)

About Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy

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.

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)

Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is also called stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR). It administers very high doses of radiation, using several beams of various intensities aimed at different angles to the body to precisely target the tumor. However, the tissues around it only receive a low dose.

What does SBRT treat?

This type of radiotherapy is mainly used to treat very small cancers, including cancer of the lung, Cancers in the lymph nodes, Spinal cord tumors and Cancer that started in the liver or cancer that has spread to the liver.

Preparation for the procedure

You may be asked not to eat or drink anything after midnight on the night before your treatment. You should discuss with your doctor any concerns. First you get a CT scan then an MRI or PET scans of the area to be treated. A computer program then designs radiation beams that follow the shape of the tumor to ensure that the entire tumor is inside the radiotherapy field and healthy tissue is avoided as much as possible.

The radiographers may make marks on your skin make sure the same area is treated at each session. A mould or mask keeps the treatment area completely still so that treatment is as accurate as possible. Any markings are made on the mask, instead of your skin. Metal markers may be put in or near your tumor. A small gold pellet or rod is released once the tip of the needle is in the right place.

Having SBRT treatment

Techniques such as SBRT, aim to maximize the capabilities of destroying cancer while minimizing the radiation effect on healthy tissue. A treatment team creates your treatment plan in a few days to 2 weeks. Machines used for this therapy include the Linear accelerator (LINAC) and CyberKnife radiotherapy machine.

To have the treatment you lie on a radiotherapy couch and any moulds that you may need are put in place. The staff then leaves the room so as not to be exposed to radiation. The treatment lasts between 15 minutes to 2 hours. It is important to stay very still throughout the treatment. The machine makes a beeping noise from time to time. Once the treatment is over you can get down from the treatment couch

Possible side effects include:

  • headaches
  • soreness and swelling in the treatment area
  • urinary and bladder changes
  • secondary cancer
  • fracture of bones
  • hair loss in the treatment area
  • mouth problems and difficulty swallowing
  • eating and digestion problems
  • nausea and vomiting
  • brain changes
  • spinal cord changes
  • colon and rectal changes
  • infertility
  • joint changes
  • lymphedema

Number of sessions required : Usually, you have between 1 to 8 treatments given as a single dose or up to five doses once a day. This can vary depending on the type and location of the tumor and the patient’s condition.

After care : These treatments are normally performed on an outpatient basis. However, you may need to spend up to a half-day or more at the facility. It is advisable to have someone accompany you and drive you home afterward.

Learn more about Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy

Browse by country

Copyright © 2008 - 2024 Health-Tourism.com, All Rights Reserved