Medical treatments in Iran/Cancer treatment
Cancer treatment in Iran for Iraqi patients
A cancer diagnosis shakes the whole family. Iran's university cancer centers offer modern chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgical oncology with outcomes comparable to leading regional destinations — at a cost that keeps treatment within reach. Hemrah builds a stable, calm support system around you and your family for as long as treatment takes.
- Who it is for
Newly diagnosed patients seeking a second opinion and treatment plan
Patients needing chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or tumor surgery
Families looking for continuity of care and medication after returning to Iraq
- Treatment & stay
Consultation and staging: 3–5 days in Iran
Chemotherapy: outpatient cycles every 2–3 weeks; radiotherapy: 4–6 weeks
- Recovery
Side-effects are managed by your oncology team and your Hemrah coordinator
Follow-up imaging and blood tests can be coordinated in Iraq between cycles
- Results & success
Iran's university cancer centers treat tens of thousands of patients a year, with survival rates for common cancers comparable to regional leaders.
Cancer treatment in Iran — what to expect
Your case begins with a multidisciplinary review: an oncologist, a surgeon, and a radiologist look at your reports together and agree a plan, which is explained to you in Arabic before any treatment starts. Diagnostics such as PET-CT, biopsy, and genetic testing are completed within days. Chemotherapy can be given in outpatient day-units so you stay with your family at the hotel; radiotherapy courses run over several weeks and we arrange longer-term serviced apartments for those stays. Surgery for breast, colon, thyroid, and other tumors is performed at Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex and allied cancer institutes.
What Hemrah takes care of
- Oncology consultation and second opinion from senior specialists
- Access to major Tehran university hospitals and cancer centers
- Lodging and transport planned around your treatment schedule
- Continuous medication supply and prescription coordination
- Family accompaniment, emotional support, and aftercare guidance
Procedures & indicative prices
The most requested procedures in this specialty, with indicative price ranges for the procedure itself in Iran compared with Turkey, and the usual length of stay in Iran.
Oncology consultation & staging
Review of your reports by a tumor board, biopsy or imaging where needed, and a written treatment plan.
- Iran
- $300 – 600
- Turkey
- $800 – 1,500
- Stay in Iran
- 3–5 days
PET-CT scan
Whole-body imaging used to stage cancer and monitor response to treatment.
- Iran
- $400 – 700
- Turkey
- $900 – 1,500
- Stay in Iran
- Outpatient, same day
Chemotherapy (per cycle)
Modern protocols including targeted and immunotherapy drugs, given in outpatient day-units.
- Iran
- $600 – 1,000
- Turkey
- $2,000 – 4,000
- Stay in Iran
- Outpatient, 1–3 days per cycle
Radiotherapy (full course)
IMRT and 3D-conformal radiotherapy with linear accelerators at university cancer institutes.
- Iran
- $2,500 – 5,000
- Turkey
- $6,000 – 12,000
- Stay in Iran
- Outpatient, 4–6 weeks
Tumor surgery (e.g. mastectomy)
Surgical removal of breast, thyroid, colon, and other tumors by surgical oncologists, with reconstruction where appropriate.
- Iran
- $2,500 – 3,500
- Turkey
- $6,000 – 10,000
- Stay in Iran
- 3–5 nights, 10–14 days in Iran
Iran
$600 – 1,000
Chemotherapy (per cycle)
Turkey
$2,000 – 4,000
Chemotherapy (per cycle)
Jordan
$2,500 – 4,500
Chemotherapy (per cycle)
Europe
$6,000 – 12,000
Chemotherapy (per cycle)
Prices are indicative ranges in US dollars for the procedure only, compiled from published hospital tariffs, and are not fixed or guaranteed.
Talk to us about Cancer treatmentHow it works, step by step
One Arabic-speaking coordinator from your first message until you are safely home — at no cost to you.
- 01
Send your reports
Share your diagnosis, scans, photos, or prescriptions on WhatsApp or through our form. Everything is reviewed by our medical team.
- 02
Receive your plan
Within 48 hours you receive a recommended specialist and a treatment plan — free and without obligation.
- 03
We prepare everything
Appointments, hospital admission, entry paperwork, flights, and lodging for you and your family are confirmed before you leave Iraq.
- 04
Treatment in Iran
We meet you at the airport, stay beside you at every consultation and procedure, and translate every conversation with your doctors.
- 05
Recovery & follow-up
Your coordinator stays in touch after you return: follow-up visits, test results, repeat prescriptions, and direct contact with your doctor.
Why Iraqi patients choose Iran for this treatment
- 1Costs are typically 50–70% lower than in Turkey, Jordan, or Europe — for the same procedure, with equally experienced senior surgeons.
- 2Iran's specialists are among the most experienced in the region: high patient volumes mean your surgeon has performed your procedure thousands of times.
- 3No waiting lists. Thanks to Hemrah's direct relationships, consultations and surgery dates are usually confirmed within days.
- 4A short direct flight from Baghdad, Najaf, Basra, or Erbil, a shared culture and faith, halal food, and Arabic-speaking support at every step.
- 5You recover in a calm, private setting near the hospital, with your family beside you and a companion who handles every practical detail.
Common questions about Cancer treatment in Iran
Can I continue chemotherapy in Iraq between visits to Iran?+
Often, yes. Your oncologist writes a detailed protocol that a hospital in Iraq can follow, and Hemrah helps source the medicines if they are hard to find. Many families combine key cycles and imaging in Iran with routine cycles at home.
How long will we need to stay in Iran?+
For a consultation and staging, 3–5 days. For surgery, about two weeks. Radiotherapy courses take 4–6 weeks, for which we arrange serviced apartments near the hospital at reduced long-stay rates.
Are modern cancer drugs available in Iran?+
Yes. Iran produces many chemotherapy and targeted drugs locally and imports others, typically at a fraction of Gulf or European prices. Your oncologist will tell you exactly what your protocol requires and what it costs before treatment starts.
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Medication supply
Reliable access to prescribed, specialty, and hard-to-find medicines through licensed pharmacies and suppliers.