Incidence of cancer is ever increasing not only in Turkey, but also around the world; the condition has direct negative effects on patient’s quality of life. Treatment and follow-up are planned and applied for patients, who are diagnosed with cancer, at Department of Medical Oncology in our hospital. Relevant Surgeons and Radiation Oncologists cooperate in treatment and follow-up of these patients, if required. Advancements in treatment plans ensure that patients are followed up by Medical Oncologist, Chemotherapy Nurse, Radiologist, primary surgeon, a psychologist experienced in oncology and Dietetics and Nutrition Expert and treatment is personalized according to needs of patient. Our principle in treatment of patient is to play efficient role in resolving medical conditions, including but not limited to infections, renal failure, heart failure, nutritional disorders and so on, which are secondary to chemotherapy. Chemotherapy agents, which are intravenously infused, are prepared safely by an expert Chemotherapy Nurse in a special environment. At this outpatient clinic, patients are referred to inpatient settings for chemotherapy administrations, if required.
Types of Cancers Diagnosed and Treated at Medical Oncology Department:
- Breast cancer,
- Gastrointestinal cancers,
- Pancreatic Cancer,
- Liver cancers,
- Gall bladder and biliary tract cancers,
- Lung Cancer,
- Head & Neck cancer,
- Malignant mesenchymal tumors,
- Brain Tumors,
- Kidney and urinary bladder cancers,
- Prostate Cancer,
- Melanomas and lymphomas,
- Thyroid cancer,
- Testicular Cancer,
- Ovarian, endometrial and cervical cancers
