Pleura Cancer Treatment in Turkey
About Pleura Cancer
Key Highlights
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Multidisciplinary care led by a specialized oncologist for a tailored treatment plan.Focus on symptom management to improve breathing and reduce pain.Access to advanced therapies, including targeted treatments and clinical trials.Palliative care integration to enhance quality of life throughout the treatment journey.
Who is this surgery for?
- Confirmed diagnosis of malignant pleural mesothelioma via biopsy and imaging (CT/PET scan).
- Presence of symptoms such as persistent chest pain, shortness of breath, or unexplained pleural effusion (fluid buildup).
- Localized disease where surgical intervention (like pleurectomy/decortication) may be curative or cytoreductive.
- Need for systemic control of cancer spread using chemotherapy or immunotherapy.
- Management of recurrent or advanced disease to palliate symptoms and slow progression.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive diagnostic workup including imaging scans and thoracoscopic biopsy for confirmation.
- Pre-treatment assessments: pulmonary function tests, cardiac evaluation, and blood work.
- Detailed consultation with the oncologist to discuss all treatment options, goals, and potential side effects.
- Nutritional optimization and cessation of smoking to improve surgical and treatment outcomes.
- Psychological counseling and support group referral to address emotional well-being.
Risks & possible complications
- Surgical risks: Infection, bleeding, prolonged air leak, or respiratory failure.
- Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy side effects: Fatigue, nausea, lowered blood counts, and increased infection risk.
- Radiation therapy risks: Skin irritation, lung inflammation (pneumonitis), and fatigue.
- Disease-related complications: Progressive shortness of breath, severe chest pain, and cachexia (weight loss).
- Treatment failure or disease recurrence despite aggressive therapy.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Post-surgery: Hospital stay for pain management, chest tube care, and respiratory therapy to prevent lung collapse.
- After chemotherapy/radiation: Regular monitoring for side effects, managing symptoms with medications, and maintaining hydration/nutrition.
- Follow-up appointments for imaging (CT scans) every 3-6 months to monitor treatment response.
- Pulmonary rehabilitation to improve lung capacity and overall stamina.
- Ongoing palliative and supportive care for pain management, fluid drainage (thoracentesis), and psychosocial support.
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Typical hospital stay:
5-14 days
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Expected recovery time:
Several weeks to months
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering pleura cancer in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for pleura cancer in Turkey include Liv Hospital Ankara, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, VM Medical Park Pendik Hastanesi, Medical Park Florya, Medical Park Bahçelievler, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform pleura cancer. MediFyr helps you compare oncologists 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 pleura cancer compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Pleura Cancer in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated oncologist teams and experience managing patients undergoing pleura cancer.
Instabul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Robert Das, a 68-year-old retired shipyard...
Robert Das, a 68-year-old retired shipyard welder, had spent decades working with asbestos-containing materials. A lifelong non-smoker, he began experiencing a persistent, dry cough and a dull ache in his right side that he initially attributed to old age. When he started feeling short of breath just walking to his mailbox, his wife insisted he see a doctor. A chest X-ray revealed a pleural effusion, and a subsequent biopsy confirmed malignant pleural mesothelioma. His oncologist, Dr. Evans, recommended a multimodal approach starting with a pleurectomy/decortication (P/D) surgery to remove the visible tumor lining his lung, followed by chemotherapy. Robert was terrified, having lost a brother to lung cancer. The surgery was major, and recovery in the hospital was painful and exhausting. However, with intense physiotherapy and the support of a mesothelioma patient group, he gradually regained his strength. While not curative, the procedure successfully controlled his pleural effusion and pain, giving him precious, relatively symptom-free time with his grandchildren. His emotional journey moved from anger and fear about his occupational exposure to a determined focus on making the most of each day, finding solace in advocacy and family.
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