Cancer Screening in Turkey
Early detection of cancer dramatically improves treatment outcomes and survival rates. Turkey's comprehensive cancer screening programmes use the latest diagnostic technology to detect cancer at its earliest stages.
Screening Tests Available
- PET-CT Scan: Whole-body scan detecting metabolically active tumours
- Tumour Markers: Blood tests for PSA, CEA, CA 125, CA 15-3, CA 19-9, AFP
- Mammography: Digital breast screening for women
- Colonoscopy: Direct visualisation of the colon for polyps and cancer
- Low-Dose CT Chest: Lung cancer screening for high-risk individuals
- Cervical Screening: HPV testing and Pap smear
When to Get Screened
Regular cancer screening is recommended from age 40, or earlier if you have family history of cancer. Specific screenings like mammography and colonoscopy should begin at age 40 and 45-50 respectively.
Cancer screening packages in Turkey cost £500-£2,000, comprehensive screening that would cost several thousand pounds in the UK.