Cost of Stomach Cancer Treatment in Turkey
Cancer arising in the mucus-producing cells of the stomach is known as stomach cancer. Also known as adenocarcinoma of stomach. Symptoms are fatigue, unexplained weight loss, nausea, vomiting and stomach ache.
Treatment of stomach cancer mainly depend upon the stage and size of cancer. in case of early diagnosis surgical excision is done by either by scrapping the gastric lining or removing a part of stomach (subtotal gastrectomy) or complete stomach is to be removed by total gastrectomy. Lymph nodes are also removed in found involved in cancer. Post-surgery chemotherapy, radiation therapy and targeted drug therapy is given.
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Inclusions in the package
The cost of Stomach Cancer includes:
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Preoperative diagnostic tests cost may include [Biopsy, Biomarker testing of the tumor, Ultrasound, Endoscopy, Barium swallow, or X-ray.]
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Surgery cost (Depends upon the type and size of the tumor and the extent to which the tumor has spread)
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Type of surgery (Partial gastrectomy or Total gastrectomy)
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Post-Operative cost (there might be a need for chemotherapy or Radiotherapy before or post-surgery)
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Medicines
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Patient's hospital stay
Factors affecting cost of Stomach Cancer Treatment
The overall cost of the procedure also varies based on the patient's condition and preferences. Some of these factors are:
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Type of hospital and room opted (General, Twin sharing, or Single room)
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The stage and type of cancer
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Patients may require repeated investigation through PET CT and related tests Post-surgery / Chemotherapy / Radiation Therapy.
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Any additional tests may be required to know the status of the disease during the course of treatment.
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An extended stay at the Hospital
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Cost of Accommodation during follow-ups, in case the patient is not a local resident [may take longer duration in case of chemotherapy or radiotherapy sessions]
Success Rate
Frequently Asked Questions Related to Stomach Cancer Treatment Cost
The package includes the cost of the tests that need to be done before a stomach cancer treatment. Your doctor will generally do an upper endoscopy and tumor markers blood test.
Any medicines given by the nurse and the doctor in the hospital are included in the package. If the patient purchases medicines outside the hospital, they are not part of the package.
You need to stay in the hospital for 3-10 days after the surgery. Your first follow-up is scheduled 2 to 4 weeks after leaving the hospital, and then your checkups will be every few months. For two years, the follow-up visits are often every 3 months and then every 6 months for the next 3 years.
It takes 3 to 6 months to recover from the surgery fully. It is common to experience nausea, heartburn, and diarrhea, particularly after eating. In many cases, stomach cancer can’t be completely cured, and many patients experience recurrence 2 years after the operation. You may get regular treatment with radiation therapy and chemotherapy, which are not covered in the package.
Most insurance companies cover stomach cancer treatment, but these companies generally pay for in-patient hospitalization and do not cover the entire cost of treatment. Therefore, it is better to read the terms and conditions of the policy to understand the coverage details.
You can go for radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. You can consult your doctor to get the best treatment plan.
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