| Service | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oncologist-chemotherapist consultation | from USD 20 | — | — |
Prices in the “Ukraine” column come from MediUkraine’s partner clinics. The Czech Republic and Turkey columns show the lower bounds of prices published by clinics there (for Turkey, also the Turkish Dental Association’s recommended 2026 tariff), collected in August 2026 and converted to US dollars at the rate on the day of collection. A dash means we could not find a comparable published price. In any country, the final cost is set by the clinic after an examination.
In practice, chemotherapy covers several groups of drugs: classic cytotoxic agents, targeted molecules and immuno-oncology agents. What is prescribed depends on the type of tumour, its stage and its molecular characteristics. Cytotoxic drugs act throughout the body, while targeted drugs act on a specific target in the cell.
Treatment starts with a full work-up, followed by regular assessment of how well it is working and management of side effects. Regimens are based on international protocols, and the drug treatment stage is often combined with surgery, radiotherapy or newer methods. This combination improves the chance of remission and of a better quality of life.
The outcome depends on how early the disease was detected, your general condition and how sensitive the tumour is to the drugs. Many people have their cycles as outpatients and keep to their usual routine. Supportive care noticeably eases the side effects.
MediUkraine arranges an oncologist-chemotherapist consultation at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod, where the doctor advises where and how to have chemotherapy. We advise you on the organisation of treatment and support you at every stage.
Travel. Ukrainian airspace is closed, so there are no commercial flights. Uzhhorod lies right on the border with Slovakia and close to Hungary, so patients usually arrive overland from one of these two countries, by car, bus or train.
Visas. Citizens of the EU, the United Kingdom and the United States do not need a visa for short stays in Ukraine. Rules depend on your citizenship, so check your own before booking.
Safety, plainly. Ukraine is at war. Air raid alerts occur across the country, including in Uzhhorod, and an appointment can be interrupted by one. Several governments advise against travel to Ukraine, and while that advice stands, ordinary travel and medical insurance is often void — confirm your cover with your insurer before you commit to anything.
Language. MediUkraine handles correspondence, scheduling, the written treatment plan and the quote in English. The clinic's team communicates with international patients in English.
Payment. You pay the clinic directly. Our coordination service is free of charge for you.
More on travel, safety and insurance: Safety and travel.
Cytotoxic chemotherapy remains the basis of systemic cancer treatment. The drugs act on rapidly dividing cells. Depending on the type and stage of cancer, alkylating agents, antimetabolites, topoisomerase inhibitors and other classes of cytotoxic drugs are prescribed. A course consists of several cycles with intervals for the body to recover. Regimens are based on international protocols.
Targeted therapy and immunotherapy are approaches aimed at specific molecular targets in the cancer cell. Targeted drugs block the proteins or receptors that the tumour needs to grow, so healthy tissue is affected less. Immunotherapy activates the patient's own immune system against the cancer. These methods are prescribed on their own or together with classic cytotoxic drugs to strengthen the effect of treatment.
Intracavitary and intra-arterial administration is used for a local effect on the tumour. The drug is delivered directly into a body cavity (the pleural or peritoneal cavity, or the ventricles of the brain) or into the artery that supplies the tumour. This achieves high drug concentrations in the tumour tissue with less systemic toxicity. The oncologist chooses this route depending on where the tumour is located.
Rehabilitation after chemotherapy is the stage at which the body's functions and your quality of life are restored. The drugs act not only on tumour cells but also on healthy tissue, so recovery needs a comprehensive approach. MediUkraine helps you plan a recovery programme, taking into account how the course went.
The programme covers recovery of the immune system, management of side effects (neuropathy, cardiotoxicity, anaemia), return to work and psychological support. Specialists use physiotherapy, graded physical activity, nutritional support and treatment of associated complications. Monitoring of blood counts, organ function and tumour markers shows when treatment needs to be adjusted.
The length and intensity of rehabilitation depend on treatment protocols and on your condition. MediUkraine coordinates the work of the oncologist, the rehabilitation specialist and other doctors so that recovery continues without gaps. Follow-up with regular consultations continues after active treatment has ended.
The dose is calculated individually: the oncologist bases it on your body surface area, general health and organ function. The drugs suppress the growth and multiplication of cancer cells. Depending on the regimen and on the type and stage of the tumour, cycles are given as an outpatient or in hospital.
The drugs are given intravenously, taken by mouth or injected into a muscle, depending on the chosen regimen. Each course consists of cycles, and the length of the break between them is set by the treatment regimen. Throughout the course you remain under medical supervision: the effectiveness of treatment is assessed regularly and side effects are monitored.
Side effects include nausea, fatigue, hair loss and suppression of the immune system. Supportive care makes treatment noticeably easier to tolerate. MediUkraine arranges an oncologist-chemotherapist consultation at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod, where the doctor advises where and how to have treatment according to international protocols.
Chemotherapy in Ukraine costs noticeably less than abroad because of a different healthcare structure and different prices for medical services. The reasons are lower salaries for medical staff, cheaper infrastructure and much lower administrative costs. The same drugs are used, and the specialists have the relevant qualifications and experience of working with cancer patients.
There are also no long waiting lists: treatment can start within a few days of the consultation with an oncologist. Abroad the wait can stretch to weeks or months, which directly affects the course of the disease. Ukrainian clinics have the diagnostic equipment needed to monitor the results of treatment and adjust the protocol during therapy.
MediUkraine takes care of booking a consultation at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod and can advise on accommodation. The oncologist-chemotherapist consultation costs from USD 20; the doctor sets out the regimen and its cost after the examination, and we help you get an estimate before you travel so that you understand what you are paying for.
The safety of chemotherapy rests on strict adherence to international protocols and national standards of medical practice. Facilities that provide chemotherapy hold a licence for cancer treatment. Cytotoxic drugs are given by qualified oncologists and nurses in dedicated treatment rooms, under aseptic conditions and with continuous monitoring of your health.
Ukrainian oncology clinics follow standards for the prevention and treatment of side effects. The regimen includes supportive care against neuropathy, bone marrow suppression and other possible complications. Laboratory tests (blood counts, biochemistry) are done before each cycle to assess how your body is tolerating treatment.
Specialised cancer clinics follow ESMO and ASCO recommendations on treatment protocols for different types of cancer. MediUkraine helps you with the organisation and stays in touch with you throughout the course.
📍 Uzhhorod, Ukraine
A multidisciplinary hospital in Uzhhorod, part of a network of medical facilities in western Ukraine: an outpatient clinic, a surgical centre covering 15 specialties and a 30-bed inpatient unit. Its 52 doctors include professors and PhDs; many operations are done as day surgery, with discharge after 1–2 days.
Chemotherapy is a method of treating cancer with drugs that destroy cancer cells or suppress their growth. The drugs are given intravenously, taken by mouth or given by injection. The aim is to stop the tumour from spreading, reduce its size and prevent it from coming back.
The price depends on the type of drug, the number of courses and the level of the clinic. The first step is an oncologist-chemotherapist consultation at the partner clinic, from USD 20. The doctor sets out the regimen and its cost after the examination, and MediUkraine helps you get an estimate before you travel.
You should see an oncologist if you have long-lasting pain, unexplained weight loss, enlarged lymph nodes, bleeding or suspicious lumps. Once a diagnosis has been made, a consultation is essential before treatment starts, after surgery and if the disease comes back.
Before treatment you have a full work-up: blood tests, an ECG, an ultrasound or CT scan, to assess the state of your organs and determine the drug doses. A few days before therapy starts, stop drinking alcohol and smoking, and try to avoid infections. The doctor gives you individual advice on diet and rest.
During pregnancy, treatment is possible only in selected cases, under close medical supervision and after the first trimester, when the risk to the baby is lower. Chemotherapy is not given while breastfeeding: breastfeeding has to stop.
The indications are malignant tumours of various organs, both primary and metastatic. A course is prescribed after surgery to prevent recurrence, before surgery to shrink the tumour, or as the main treatment when surgery is not possible.
The chance of a complete cure depends on the type and stage of the cancer. Treatment is particularly effective for leukaemias, lymphomas and some solid tumours at early stages: for these diagnoses the rate of complete remission ranges from 60% to 90%, especially in younger patients. When the tumour has spread widely, therapy is more often considered palliative: it keeps symptoms under control and supports quality of life rather than leading to a complete cure.
The current approach involves combined treatment, bringing together drug therapy with surgery, radiotherapy and immunotherapy. This strategy gives better survival rates. MediUkraine arranges a consultation at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod, where the treatment plan takes into account the molecular and genetic characteristics of the tumour. A consultation with an experienced oncologist will show the realistic prognosis and the goals of therapy in your case.
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