# How long do I have to wait for cancer surgery in Istanbul?

Source: https://oncologyistanbul.com/answers/how-long-do-i-have-to-wait-for-cancer-surgery-in-istanbul
Last updated: 2026-07-10

The documented promise is the review timeline: the tumor-board second opinion is completed and returned within 72 hours of your documents being confirmed complete, and it comes with a day-by-day treatment schedule so you know the plan before you book flights. How soon treatment itself starts after arrival depends on your case, the tests still needed, and the hospital's admission schedule — that timing is stated in your written plan for your specific case rather than promised generically here. Compare the waiting-list realities across countries in the Turkey vs Germany vs South Korea guide.

Related: [Start the free 72-hour second opinion](https://oncologyistanbul.com/second-opinion)