With brain tumours, the outcome depends on two things: the safest possible removal of the tumour and precise irradiation of the part that cannot be removed. Anadolu combines both approaches: neurosurgery with neuronavigation, intraoperative monitoring and fluorescence techniques — and CyberKnife M6 radiosurgery.
Every case is discussed by the neuro-oncology board: the neurosurgeon, radiation oncologist, medical oncologist and neuroradiologist jointly determine the best treatment sequence.
Treatment methods at Anadolu
Neurosurgery with neuronavigation
Removal of the tumour with neuronavigation, intraoperative neuromonitoring and fluorescence (5-ALA) — maximal resection while preserving function. For tumours located in language areas, awake craniotomy is also possible.
CyberKnife M6 — radiosurgery
Metastases, meningiomas, schwannomas and residual tumours are treated in 1 to 5 sessions with sub-millimetre accuracy, with no incision, no head frame and no anaesthesia.
Radiotherapy (Varian EDGE, MR-Linac)
In gliomas, precise fractionated radiotherapy that protects healthy brain tissue is delivered after surgery.
Chemotherapy and targeted treatment
Temozolomide and modern protocols tailored to the tumour’s molecular profile (IDH, MGMT, 1p/19q) — profiling is performed as standard.
Treatment of brain metastases
Single and multiple metastases are successfully controlled with radiosurgery — often while systemic treatment of the primary disease continues without interruption.
Why international patients choose Anadolu
- Affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine — shared clinical protocols with one of the largest medical centres in the United States.
- JCI, ESMO and OECI accreditations — internationally recognised quality and patient safety.
- Multidisciplinary tumour boards — your treatment plan is decided not by a single doctor but by a team of specialists.
- Support in English — a coordinator and an interpreter at every step, from your first enquiry to discharge.
- A transparent cost estimate before you travel — you know the estimated cost of treatment in advance.
- Practical assistance — our team assists with travel and, where needed, visa formalities.
Specialist doctors
How to start your treatment
Send your records
Reports, scans and test results — via the form, by email or WhatsApp.
The doctor’s opinion
A specialist will review your case free of charge within 48 hours.
Plan and cost estimate
You will receive the treatment plan and its estimated cost — before you travel.
Arrival and treatment
Transfers, accommodation and an interpreter — everything is arranged by the hospital.
Frequently asked questions — brain tumours
Can my tumour be operated on?
It depends on its location and its relationship to functional areas. Send us your MRI — the neurosurgical team will assess the feasibility and safety of resection and propose an alternative if surgery is not the best option.
What is CyberKnife and is it painful?
It is a robotic radiation system with sub-millimetre accuracy. The procedure is painless, with no anaesthesia and no frame; the patient lies on the table for 30 to 60 minutes and returns home or to the hotel the same day.
I have several brain metastases — does treatment make sense?
Yes. Modern radiosurgery targets each lesion separately while sparing the rest of the brain — including in cases of multiple metastases. The decision is made by the board according to the number of lesions, their size and the primary disease.
How long is the stay at the hospital?
For radiosurgery, 3 to 5 days; for craniotomy, generally 7 to 10 days, including preparation and early recovery.
How can I get a medical second opinion?
Send your brain MRI (files or disc) and, if available, the histology — the neuro-oncology team’s response reaches you within 48 hours, free of charge.
Request a treatment plan and cost estimate
Free: a specialist will review your records within 48 hours.