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Medical Oncology
Medical oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of cancer. Oncologists create and manage treatment plans for patients diagnosed with cancer. These specialists specialize in cancer types, stages and treatment options. Medical oncology may include chemotherapy, targeted therapies, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and other cancer treatment methods. In addition, evaluation of precancerous conditions and genetic predispositions can also be part of medical oncology
Radio Oncology
Radiation oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the use of radiation in the treatment of cancer. Radiologists plan, manage, and monitor cancer patients as they receive radiation therapy. This treatment works to preserve healthy tissue while using high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing.
Cancer diagnosis and screening
Early diagnosis and screening opportunities are provided with advanced imaging technologies and laboratory tests.
Treatment options
Our patients are offered a variety of treatment options, including radiation therapy, chemotherapy, surgery and targeted therapies.
Patient support services
Services such as psychological support and nutritional counseling
Clinical Research
Our hospital also contributes to clinical research to use the latest technologies and innovative treatment methods in the fight against cancer.
Optimed International Hospital
Our Doctors
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I, Dr. Shute Ailia Dae, work in the Medical Oncology department. In the treatment of cancer, I use the most modern and effective methods, such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapies, to create personalized treatment plans for each patient. My goal is to provide you with the best support throughout your treatment and to achieve the best possible results.
I, Dr. Erkan Göcen, work in the Department of Radiological Oncology. Radiotherapy plays an essential role in the treatment of cancer and we apply this therapy using the latest technologies and methods. With radiation therapy, we target tumor cells while minimizing damage to healthy tissue. We try to achieve the most effective results with individually planned treatments for each patient.
Together with other medical professionals and the entire medical staff, we are here to provide you with the best treatment and care, putting your health first. Our team works together to provide you with the best possible experience throughout the entire process. If you have any questions or concerns, you can always contact us. Together, we can handle this process in the best way possible.
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Dr. Shute Ailia Dae, Medical Oncology Specialist
Dr. Erkan Göcen, Radiological Oncology Specialist
Some types of cancer we can treat in our hospital
Cervical Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Rectal Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Mouth Cancer
Lung Cancer
Skin Cancer
Tongue Cancer
laryngeal cancer
eye cancer
liver cancer
Colon cancer
Gastric cancer
multiple myeloma
pancreatic cancer
penile cancer
Prostate cancer
bladder cancer
leukemia lymphatic cancer
salivary gland cancer
Oncology - Frequently Asked Questions
Medical Oncology
What is Medical Oncology?
What is chemotherapy?
What is the purpose of chemotherapy?
How is chemotherapy done? How to apply?
The goal of chemotherapy is to control or treat cancer by killing cancer cells or stopping their growth. While this treatment targets cancer cells, it can also affect healthy cells, so the treatment process often comes with side effects.
Is chemotherapy applied differently than cancer?
What are the possible side effects of chemotherapy?
- Nausea and vomiting
- Hair loss
- Fatigue and weakness
- Loss of appetite
- Weakened immune system and increased risk of infection
- Changes in blood counts (such as anaemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia)
- Dryness, rashes or skin sensitivity
- Stomach and intestinal problems (diarrhea, constipation)
- Neuropathy (nerve damage)
- Memory and focus problems
- Temporary or permanent changes in reproductive capacity
Each patient may react differently and side effects may vary from person to person. During treatment, doctors may recommend different medications and treatment methods to manage these side effects.
How and where is chemotherapy given?
What is the duration and frequency of chemotherapy?
How long does a chemotherapy session last?
How do chemotherapy drugs work?
Are other drugs used during chemotherapy?
What should patients receiving chemotherapy pay attention to?
Doctor’s instructions: They must strictly follow the instructions given by the doctor during the treatment.
Nutrition: should pay attention to a balanced and healthy eating habit. It is important to get enough protein and calories.
Hygiene: They should pay attention to hygiene practices, such as regular hand washing, to reduce the risk of infection.
Personal care: should use products suitable for sensitive skin and hair care. For hair loss, options such as wigs or hats can be considered.
Rest and exercise: Adequate rest and light exercise can help maintain energy levels.
Side Effects: They should be aware of possible side effects and report any problems or concerns to their doctor.
Support systems: They should seek help from social support systems such as family, friends or support groups.
Medicines: They should regularly take the medicines recommended by the doctor and avoid the use of over-the-counter medicines.
Vaccinations: In consultation with their doctor, they should receive the necessary vaccines to strengthen the immune system.
Mental health: should consider relaxation techniques or psychological support to reduce stress.
How should patients receiving chemotherapy be fed?
Patients receiving chemotherapy should pay attention to a healthy diet. Here are some important nutrition tips:
- It is important to get enough protein to repair the body and strengthen the immune system. The focus should be on protein sources such as meat, fish, chicken, eggs, dairy products, legumes and tofu.
- Colorful fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants and vitamins and provide important nutrients for the body. Fresh, frozen or canned vegetables may be preferred.
- Whole grain products are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. Whole grain products such as whole grain bread, brown rice and oatmeal should be preferred.
- Healthy fats, especially omega-3 fatty acids, should be obtained from foods such as fish, nuts, and flaxseeds. In addition, vegetable oils such as olive oil may also be preferred.
- The body can become dehydrated during chemotherapy, so it is important to drink adequate amounts of water. You can also get liquid from juicy fruits and vegetables, soups and herbal teas.
- Changes in appetite may occur during cancer treatment, so small, frequent meals may be preferred.
- Patients’ nutritional needs are individual, so it’s important to establish a nutritional plan and get recommendations from a doctor or dietitian.
How does chemotherapy affect everyday life?
Energy level: Side effects of chemotherapy often come with feelings of fatigue and weakness. This condition can make it difficult to carry out daily activities and increase the need for rest.
Appetite and nutrition: Chemotherapy can often cause loss of appetite or change the taste of food. This can make it difficult to eat healthy and lead to weight loss.
Work and school: Some patients may need to take a break from work or school during the chemotherapy process. It can be difficult to maintain daily activities because of the side effects.
Personal care: Side effects such as hair loss can have an emotional impact on patients’ appearance and personal care.
Social life: Chemotherapy can often affect social activities and social relationships. Some patients may feel more isolated during the treatment process or have difficulty participating in social activities.
Psychological effects: Chemotherapy treatment can cause psychological effects such as anxiety, depression and emotional difficulties.
Transportation: Frequent travel to the treatment center may be required, which may affect transportation planning and require time and energy for patients and caregivers.
Radio-oncology
What is radiation oncology?
Who works in radiation oncology clinics?
What is radiation therapy and how does it work?
Radiotherapy is a method used in the treatment of cancer and involves the use of high-energy rays to destroy or control cancer cells. Radiation therapy can damage the DNA of cancer cells, stopping their growth or killing them.
Radiotherapy can be external or internal. In exogenous radiation therapy, high-energy rays are used from outside the patient to focus on cancer cells. In endogenous radiation therapy, a small device containing radioactive substances is placed or injected directly into the cancerous tissue.
Radiation therapy is carefully planned to minimize damage to healthy tissue while targeting cancer cells. Treatment can usually last several weeks and is usually given several times a week. This process is managed by radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and other health professionals.
Radiosurgery applications performed in radiation oncology clinics
Adiosurgery applications performed in radiation oncology clinics
In radiation oncology units, radiosurgery is a technique used to treat cancer cells by precisely focusing high doses of radiation on them. Radiosurgery is generally preferred in the treatment of small tumors that do not require surgery.
Radiosurgery applications include procedures performed with devices such as the Gamma Knife, CyberKnife and TrueBeam. These devices intensely target cancer cells while minimally affecting surrounding tissues. These techniques can be used to treat brain tumors, prostate cancer, liver tumors and many other types of cancer.
Radiosurgery offers an alternative option for patients at risk of surgery and can usually be completed in a single session. Therefore, patients can experience shorter treatment times and less discomfort during the recovery period.
What diseases does radiation oncology treat?
Radiation oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the use of radiation in the treatment of cancer. Therefore, radiation oncologists plan, manage, and monitor cancer patients as they receive radiation therapy. Radiation oncology can be used to treat many different types of cancer, including breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, brain tumors, lymphoma, and many other types of cancer. Radiation oncology can also provide palliative radiation therapy to control the spread of cancer and relieve symptoms.
Radiation oncology generally looks at the treatment of the following diseases:
- Head and neck cancers,
- Brain tumors,
- Breast cancer,
- Skin cancers,
- Prostate cancer,
- Bladder cancer,
- Lung cancer,
- Cancer gynecological diseases,
- Soft tissue tumors,
- Bone tumors,
- lymphomas,
- Childhood tumors,
- Cancers of the digestive system.
Who does radiotherapy?
Radiotherapy is usually administered and managed by a team. This team is usually led by a radiation oncologist. The radiation oncologist assesses the patient’s condition, creates the treatment plan and manages the treatment.
Along with the radiation oncologist, medical physicists provide technical support for the calculation of treatment doses and the correct administration of radiation. Radiotherapists are responsible for administering treatment and ensuring patient comfort. Radiation nurses manage patients’ needs during the treatment process, monitor side effects, and provide support.
This multidisciplinary team collaborates at every stage of the patient’s treatment process and works together to ensure that the patient achieves the best outcome.
What are the types of radiotherapy?
External beam radiation (external beam radiation therapy): This is a method of treating cancer cells by targeting them with high-energy rays from the outside. Radiation is applied outside the targeted area through a special device or machine (such as a linear accelerator).
Internal irradiation (internal radiation therapy): In this method, radioactive materials are placed or injected directly into the cancerous tissue. It is especially used to treat cancers that are closer to the tumor or in hard-to-reach areas.
Brachytherapy: Brachytherapy is a type of internal radiation and involves placing radioactive materials into a tumor or tumor bed inside the body. These materials deliver radiation directly inside the tumor and cause less damage to the surrounding healthy tissue.
Superficial radiation therapy: This method uses low-energy radiation used in the treatment of superficial cancers. It is effective in the treatment of superficial tumors such as skin cancer.
Radiosurgery: This is a technique where high doses of radiation are used to precisely target and treat cancer cells. It can be applied with devices such as Gamma Knife, CyberKnife and TrueBeam.
Each type of radiation therapy may be one of the appropriate treatment options depending on the type, size, location of the cancer, and the patient’s overall health.
What happens in a radiotherapy session?
- The patient’s treatment position is checked and adjustments are made if necessary. This is done to ensure that the patient is in the correct position and that the radiation will be applied correctly to the targeted area.
- The radiation therapy machine directs high-energy beams to the targeted area according to the predetermined treatment plan. The treatment usually takes a few minutes.
- Necessary precautions are taken to ensure patient comfort during treatment. The patient is constantly observed by radiotherapists and supported when necessary.
- The treatment plan and machine settings are checked again to ensure that the treatment is being applied correctly.
- After treatment, the patient is given the necessary instructions and is informed about possible side effects or symptoms. Contact information is provided to the patient to obtain information about any side effects or problems experienced during the treatment process.
Radiotherapy sessions usually last a few minutes and are often repeated over several weeks or months, although the duration and frequency of the treatment course may vary depending on the treatment plan and the patient’s condition.
Are there side effects of radiation therapy?
Radiotherapy can have some side effects. These side effects may vary depending on the location of the treated area, the duration of treatment and the dose of treatment. Some common side effects may include:
- Redness, tenderness, and irritation may occur in the area of the skin where the radiation therapy is applied.
- Feeling tired can be common during and after radiation therapy. This condition usually subsides as treatment continues.
- Radiation therapy to the abdomen or pelvis may cause nausea and vomiting.
- Depending on the area treated, loss of appetite may occur.
- In cases where the head is exposed to radiation, hair loss may occur. However, this side effect can often be partial or temporary.
- Radiation therapy to the abdomen or pelvis may cause diarrhea, constipation, or other bowel problems.
- Radiation therapy to the pelvic area can cause infertility or other reproductive problems.
- Radiation therapy to the brain can cause short-term or long-term memory and thinking problems.
These side effects usually decrease over time or disappear completely after treatment ends. However, every patient is different and the severity and duration of side effects may vary from person to person. It’s important to work with a healthcare team to help treat and manage side effects.
What are the treatment methods in radiation oncology?
The treatment methods used in radiation oncology are diverse and are determined by the patient’s type of cancer, stage and general health. The main methods of radio-oncological treatment are:
External beam radiation (external beam radiation): external beam radiation is a method of treating cancer cells by targeting them with high-energy rays from the outside. Radiation is applied outside the targeted area through a special device or machine.
Internal radiation (internal radiation therapy): Internal radiation involves placing or injecting radioactive materials into cancerous tissue in the body. These materials deliver radiation directly inside the tumor and cause less damage to the surrounding healthy tissue.
Brachytherapy: Brachytherapy is a type of internal radiation and involves placing radioactive materials inside a tumor or tumor bed inside the body. It is particularly effective in the treatment of internal organ tumors such as prostate, uterine or cervical cancer.
Radiosurgery: Radiosurgery is a technique used to treat cancer cells by precisely focusing high doses of radiation on them. It can be applied with devices such as Gamma Knife, CyberKnife and TrueBeam.
Palliative radiotherapy: Palliative radiotherapy is used to relieve symptoms in patients with advanced cancer. It can help control symptoms such as pain, congestion or bleeding.
These treatment methods can be used alone or in combination, depending on the patient’s condition and treatment goals. The treatment plan is usually determined through the collaborative efforts of a multidisciplinary team and is customized to ensure that the patient achieves the best outcome.
OPTIMED
International
Hospital
Oncology services include the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of cancer. These services include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, surgery, and supportive care. The treatment plan for each patient is determined individually and may require a multidisciplinary approach.
Our hospital offers the highest level of oncology services to patients diagnosed with cancer. With a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach, our specialist doctors, nurses and support staff pay special attention to each patient’s individual needs and treatment plan.
Experienced medical staff
Since our establishment in 2007, we have worked hard to contribute to quality healthcare with over 80 doctors and more than 600 healthcare professionals.
We serve our patients according to international standards.
Rich features that focus on patient and companion
Our well-equipped rooms are designed to meet all the needs of our patients and their companions; There are remote controlled patient beds, nurse call system, bathroom, locker, refrigerator, TV, central heating and cooling, telephone, hand sanitizer and companion seating.
Medical technological equipment
In our hospital, angiography department, bronchoscopy department, sleep laboratory, physiotherapy and rehabilitation department, endoscopy – colonoscopy department, audiometer (hearing screening – respiratory function), radiology (Heel Spur E.S.W.T – Stone Crushing E.S.W.L.), intensive care wards general intensive care, neonatal intensive care unit Cardiovascular surgery intensive care unit.
Service 24/7 / EMERGENCY
We offer 24/7 services with our experienced doctors and medical staff. We perform all types of surgery in a safe and sterile environment in our operating rooms equipped with modern, state-of-the-art equipment.
17.000 m² Closed area
All our patients receive medical care in a safe environment and with medical equipment that meets international standards.
The hospital is located in the city center and has an enclosed area of approximately 17,000 m².
It serves with a capacity of 150 beds.
There is also a helipad for emergency situations.
- Last update; 05/12/2025
- by Optimed Hospital
