After a cancer diagnosis many people want another specialist team to review their case, and some consider treatment abroad. This guide from New City Clinic explains how a second opinion and a treatment plan are obtained from oncology centres in Istanbul, and what UK patients should prepare. No price is given in advance in oncology: every plan depends on the disease and the tests.
Which hospitals and which cancers
New City Clinic works with the oncology departments of Acıbadem, Medicana, Medipol, Medical Park and Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. Patients most often contact us about rectal, colon, stomach and pancreatic cancer, brain tumours and bone cancer. Each case is assessed by the relevant specialists, and complex cases are discussed at the hospital’s tumour board.
Documents to send
The pathology report is the key document; for CT, MRI and PET-CT the images themselves are needed, not only the reports. Add operation notes, discharge letters, recent blood tests and a list of your medication. Documents in English are reviewed directly.
What you receive
The physician states in writing whether the information is enough to give an opinion, which tests are missing and what the possible treatment pathway is. You then receive a written plan with the expected length of stay and an itemised quote. A second opinion commits you to nothing; it may simply confirm your current plan.
Travel and follow-up in the UK
Flights from the UK to Istanbul take around four hours. Treatment summaries and medication plans are prepared in English for your oncologist and GP at home. In urgent situations, always follow your own medical team’s advice first.
Cancer treatment in Turkey with New City Clinic
New City Clinic is an authorised health tourism intermediary registered with the Turkish Ministry of Health and HealthTürkiye. When you contact New City Clinic about cancer treatment in Turkey, a physician first reviews your photos and medical information, and you then receive a written treatment plan with an itemised quote. Once you arrive in Istanbul, the New City Clinic team organises your airport welcome, accommodation, hospital appointments and interpreting. Your procedure is performed by a specialist physician at a Ministry of Health approved partner hospital, and follow-up continues after you return home.
Aftercare
Medication and check-ups
Take the medication your physician prescribes as directed and attend your planned check-ups.
Smoking and alcohol
Both slow healing; avoid them before and after the procedure for the period your physician advises.
Movement and rest
Short walks support circulation; wait for your physician’s approval before strenuous exercise or heavy lifting.
When to get in touch
Contact your New City Clinic coordinator straight away in case of high fever, increasing pain, redness or anything unexpected.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to travel for a second opinion?
No. The first review is done remotely from your documents; you are told if an examination is needed.
Is there a price list for cancer treatment?
No. Costs depend on the disease and the plan; a written quote follows the review of your documents.
Can treatment continue in the UK?
In many cases yes. Reports and recommendations are prepared in English for your team at home.
Deciding on cancer treatment in Turkey is a confident step when it is taken with the right information and the right team. You can book a free consultation with the New City Clinic team for your questions.
This article is for general information; consult your physician for diagnosis and treatment.
