EGFR Test Treatment in Turkey
About EGFR Test
Key Highlights
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Enables personalized, targeted cancer therapy based on genetic profile.Helps identify patients most likely to respond to specific, effective EGFR inhibitor drugs.Can improve treatment outcomes and potentially extend survival for eligible patients.Minimizes exposure to less effective or more toxic chemotherapy regimens.Performed on existing tissue samples (biopsy or surgical specimen), often requiring no additional procedure for the patient.Provides critical information for treatment planning and prognosis./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), particularly adenocarcinoma subtype.
- Planning initial systemic therapy for advanced or metastatic NSCLC.
- Evaluation when a patient with NSCLC experiences progression after first-line treatment.
- Diagnosis of other cancers where EGFR mutations may be relevant, such as glioblastoma or certain head and neck cancers (less common).
- As part of comprehensive molecular profiling for cancer.
How to prepare
- The test is performed on a tissue sample already obtained via biopsy or surgery; no new preparation is needed from the patient for the test itself.
- Patients should ensure their oncologist and pathologist have access to the tumor tissue block or slides.
- Informed consent for molecular testing is typically part of the broader consent for cancer diagnosis and treatment.
- No fasting, medication changes, or physical preparation is required for the laboratory analysis.
Risks & possible complications
- The primary risk is associated with the initial biopsy or surgery to obtain the tissue sample, not the lab test itself.
- Potential for insufficient or degraded tumor tissue in the sample, leading to an inconclusive result.
- False-negative or false-positive results are possible but minimized by accredited laboratory protocols.
- Delay in treatment decisions if sample processing or testing is delayed.
- Psychological impact of waiting for genetic test results.
Recovery & hospital stay
- There is no physical recovery needed from the EGFR test itself, as it is a laboratory analysis.
- Recovery pertains to the prior procedure (biopsy or surgery) used to obtain the tissue sample.
- Patients should follow up with their oncologist to discuss the test results and subsequent treatment plan.
- No specific activity restrictions or wound care is related to the laboratory testing process.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (outpatient lab test)
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Expected recovery time:
0 days (for the test itself)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering egfr test in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with pathology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform egfr test. MediFyr helps you compare pathologist specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for egfr test compare across other countries where we have data.
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