A cancer diagnosis is a seismic event. It divides life into “before” and “after.” At Liv Hospital, we understand that you are not just fighting a disease; you are fighting for your future, your family, and your normal life. That is why we have built one of the most comprehensive Oncology Centers in the region—a place where cutting-edge science meets compassionate care.
Cancer care has evolved rapidly in the last decade. It is no longer about “one size fits all” chemotherapy. Today, it is about Precision Oncology. It is about decoding the genetic makeup of your specific tumor, using MR-Linac technology to target it with sub-millimeter accuracy, and employing Immunotherapy to train your own body to join the fight. At Liv Hospital, we do not just treat “cancer”; we treat your cancer. We are your strategic partners in this journey, equipped with the technology, expertise, and speed required to win.
Discover the evolution of cancer care through advanced radiation technology! In the video below, Prof. Dr. Merdan Fayda explains the critical role of Radiotherapy and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Pinpoint Radiation) in targeting tumors with extreme precision while preserving surrounding healthy tissues.
In this comprehensive overview, we explore how high-energy beams and state-of-the-art image-guided systems are transforming the oncology landscape, offering highly effective, non-invasive alternatives for patients.
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Overview and Definition
To defeat the enemy, you must understand it. The human body is made up of trillions of cells that grow, divide, and die in an orderly fashion. Cancer is a broad term for a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled division of abnormal cells.
At Liv Hospital, our goal is two-fold: Local Control (destroying the primary tumor via surgery or radiation) and Systemic Control (killing circulating cells via medication to prevent metastasis).
In many hospitals, a patient sees a surgeon, then a medical oncologist, then a radiation doctor separately. This fragmented care can lead to conflicting advice.
At Liv Hospital, every single cancer case is presented to our Multidisciplinary Tumor Council. This is a board meeting for your health.
The era of “carpet bombing” the body with toxic chemicals is ending. While traditional chemotherapy is still a powerful tool, Liv Hospital specializes in Smart Medicines.
Cancer cells are clever; they wear a “mask” that tricks your immune system into thinking they are healthy cells (using checkpoints like PD-L1).
Cancer can affect the body by pressing on organs, which may cause pain or even organ problems. Treatments like chemotherapy target fast-growing cells, so they attack cancer but can also affect healthy cells, leading to side effects like hair loss, tiredness, or nausea. Immunotherapy works by boosting the immune system, which can sometimes cause symptoms similar to the flu.
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Assoc. Prof. MD. Evrim Duman
Radiation Oncology
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Asst. Prof. MD. Meltem Topalgökçeli Selam
Medical Oncology
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Prof. MD. Duygu Derin
Medical Oncology
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Prof. MD. Emre Merdan Fayda
Radiation Oncology
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Prof. MD. Meral Günaldı
Medical Oncology
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Assoc. Prof. MD. Murat Ayhan
Medical Oncology
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Prof. MD. Itır Şirinoğlu Demiriz
Hematology
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Prof. MD. Tülin Tıraje Celkan
Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
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Assoc. Prof. MD. Erkan Kayıkçıoğlu
Medical Oncology
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Assoc. Prof. MD. Mine Dağgez
Gynecological Oncology
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Assoc. Prof. MD. Ozan Balakan
Medical Oncology
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MD. Taylan Bükülmez
Radiation Oncology
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Op. MD. Alp Koray Kinter
Gynecological Oncology
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Prof. MD. Nuri Faruk Aykan
Medical Oncology
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Medical Oncology
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Assoc. Prof. MD. Emir Çelik
Medical Oncology
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Assoc. Prof. MD. Muhammed Mustafa Atcı
Medical Oncology
Liv Hospital Topkapı
Prof. MD. İrfan Çiçin
Medical Oncology
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Assoc. Prof. MD. Ramazan Öcal
Hematology
Liv Hospital Ankara
Assoc. Prof. MD. Nazlı Topfedaisi Özkan
Gynecological Oncology
Liv Hospital Ankara
Prof. MD. Fikret Arpacı
Medical Oncology
Liv Hospital Ankara
Prof. MD. Gökhan Erdem
Medical Oncology
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Prof. MD. Meral Beksaç
Hematology
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Prof. MD. Oral Nevruz
Hematology
Liv Hospital Ankara
Prof. MD. Saadettin Kılıçkap
Medical Oncology
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Prof. MD. Sadık Muallaoğlu
Medical Oncology
Liv Hospital Ankara
Spec. MD. Ender Kalacı
Medical Oncology
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Assoc. Prof. MD. Fadime Ersoy Dursun
Hematology
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Prof. MD. Fatih Teker
Medical Oncology
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Spec. MD. ELXAN MEMMEDOV
Medical Oncology
Spec. MD. Ceyda Aslan
Hematology
Spec. MD. Elkhan Mammadov
Medical Oncology
Spec. MD. Elmir İsrafilov
Hematology
Spec. MD. Minure Abışova Eliyeva
Hematology
Spec. MD. Natavan Azizova
Medical Oncology
Liv Hospital Ulus + Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir
Prof. MD. Mehmet Hilmi Doğu
Hematology
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Radiation therapy uses high-energy waves to destroy cancer DNA. The challenge has always been hitting the tumor without burning the healthy organs nearby. Liv Hospital is one of the few centers in the world equipped with the MR-Linac.
Traditional radiation machines use old X-ray images. But tumors move—your lung tumor moves when you breathe; your prostate moves when your bladder fills.
For brain tumors or spinal metastases, we use Radiosurgery. This is non-invasive “surgery” using radiation beams so precise (sub-millimeter accuracy) that no incision is needed.
Liv Hospital utilizes the latest robotic systems for complex cancer surgeries:
We are pioneers in Theranostics (Therapy + Diagnostics). This involves finding cancer cells with a radioactive tracer (PET-CT) and then destroying them with a radioactive missile.
Traveling for cancer treatment is a major decision. Here is why patients from 50+ countries trust Liv Hospital:
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Assoc. Prof. MD. Evrim Duman
Radiation Oncology
Liv Hospital Ulus
Asst. Prof. MD. Meltem Topalgökçeli Selam
Medical Oncology
Liv Hospital Ulus
Prof. MD. Duygu Derin
Medical Oncology
Liv Hospital Ulus
Prof. MD. Emre Merdan Fayda
Radiation Oncology
Liv Hospital Ulus
Prof. MD. Meral Günaldı
Medical Oncology
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Assoc. Prof. MD. Murat Ayhan
Medical Oncology
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Prof. MD. Itır Şirinoğlu Demiriz
Hematology
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
Prof. MD. Tülin Tıraje Celkan
Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
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Assoc. Prof. MD. Erkan Kayıkçıoğlu
Medical Oncology
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Assoc. Prof. MD. Mine Dağgez
Gynecological Oncology
Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir
Assoc. Prof. MD. Ozan Balakan
Medical Oncology
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MD. Taylan Bükülmez
Radiation Oncology
Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir
Op. MD. Alp Koray Kinter
Gynecological Oncology
Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir
Prof. MD. Nuri Faruk Aykan
Medical Oncology
Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir
Spec. MD. Özlem Doğan
Medical Oncology
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Assoc. Prof. MD. Emir Çelik
Medical Oncology
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Assoc. Prof. MD. Muhammed Mustafa Atcı
Medical Oncology
Liv Hospital Topkapı
Prof. MD. İrfan Çiçin
Medical Oncology
Liv Hospital Ankara
Assoc. Prof. MD. Ramazan Öcal
Hematology
Liv Hospital Ankara
Assoc. Prof. MD. Nazlı Topfedaisi Özkan
Gynecological Oncology
Liv Hospital Ankara
Prof. MD. Fikret Arpacı
Medical Oncology
Liv Hospital Ankara
Prof. MD. Gökhan Erdem
Medical Oncology
Liv Hospital Ankara
Prof. MD. Meral Beksaç
Hematology
Liv Hospital Ankara
Prof. MD. Oral Nevruz
Hematology
Liv Hospital Ankara
Prof. MD. Saadettin Kılıçkap
Medical Oncology
Liv Hospital Ankara
Prof. MD. Sadık Muallaoğlu
Medical Oncology
Liv Hospital Ankara
Spec. MD. Ender Kalacı
Medical Oncology
Liv Hospital Gaziantep
Assoc. Prof. MD. Fadime Ersoy Dursun
Hematology
Liv Hospital Gaziantep
Prof. MD. Fatih Teker
Medical Oncology
Liv Bona Dea Hospital Bakü
Spec. MD. ELXAN MEMMEDOV
Medical Oncology
Spec. MD. Ceyda Aslan
Hematology
Spec. MD. Elkhan Mammadov
Medical Oncology
Spec. MD. Elmir İsrafilov
Hematology
Spec. MD. Minure Abışova Eliyeva
Hematology
Spec. MD. Natavan Azizova
Medical Oncology
Liv Hospital Ulus + Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir
Prof. MD. Mehmet Hilmi Doğu
Hematology
Yes. In fact, 40% of our international patients come to us for a second opinion. Pathology slides can be misinterpreted, or treatment options may be outdated. Our Tumor Council will review your existing reports and slides to confirm the diagnosis and propose a treatment plan, often finding options that were not offered elsewhere.
PET-CT: Shows the metabolism (activity) of the cells. Cancer cells are “hungry” and eat sugar (glucose). We inject a radioactive sugar tracer that lights up cancer cells like a Christmas tree. It tells us if a lump is benign or malignant and if the cancer has spread (metastasis).
No. Many early-stage cancers (like Stage 1 Breast Cancer) can be treated with surgery and hormonal therapy alone. With Genomic Testing (like Oncotype DX), we can predict if chemotherapy will actually help you. If the test shows low risk, we can safely skip chemo and its side effects.
Absolutely. We encourage it. Fighting cancer requires a support system. Our private patient rooms include a comfortable bed for a family member to stay with you throughout the hospitalization, free of charge.
Communication is critical in oncology. Our International Patient Center provides dedicated interpreters who speak your native language (English, Arabic, Russian, French, etc.). They attend every consultation and explain every medical term, ensuring you are never lost in translation.
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