Patient stories
Treated at Acıbadem
Patients who travelled to Turkey for cancer treatment, in their own words. Shared with their permission.
Bladder Cancer · Serbia“What is life like during and after bladder cancer treatment? In this video Miroslav shares his experience of bladder cancer and his treatment journey…”Life After Bladder Cancer: Miroslav’s Story
Pancreatic Surgery · Ukraine“Nastia, a young mother from Ukraine, began experiencing persistent abdominal pain shortly after giving birth. What first looked like postpartum exhaustion turned frightening when…”A Thousand Cranes for Nastia: Pancreatic Surgery and Care Beyond Borders
Prostate Cancer · Spain“The team created a personalized plan for me. I received hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and later a cutting-edge radioactive treatment called Lutetium-177 PSMA. Every step…”Lutetium-177 PSMA Therapy for Advanced Prostate Cancer: Miguel’s Story
Brain Tumor · Canada“From the moment I walked into Acibadem Hospital, I felt I was in safe hands,”Brain Tumor Surgery in Istanbul: Adam’s Journey from Canada
Prostate Cancer“I am beyond grateful for the incredible care I received at Acibadem. When I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, I was understandably concerned about…”Robotic Prostatectomy: A Prostate Cancer Recovery Story
Breast Cancer · Netherlands“When Maria, a 52-year-old teacher from Rotterdam, was diagnosed with breast cancer, her greatest fear was losing the life she loved. Hope came when…”Breast Cancer Second Opinion: Maria’s Story from Rotterdam
Cancer care · Bulgaria“Acibadem’s successful limb-salvage surgery opened the door to a prosthesis-free, independent life for Svetoslav Krasenov Nikolaev. Despite a recommendation for below-knee amputation in Bulgaria,…”Limb-Saving Surgery Instead of Amputation: Svetoslav’s Story