Hospitals by Specialty

Cancer Care in Korea

Finding Specialized Cancer Centers & Treatment

Quick summary

Choose by: Expertise in the specific cancer
Complex cancer care: Multidisciplinary treatment may be available
Before appointment: Prepare pathology, imaging and treatment records
International patient: Contact the hospital's international center
Second opinion: Records may require advance review
Treatment decision: Must be individualized by medical professionals

Korea has major hospitals and specialized cancer centers providing diagnosis, treatment, surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and multidisciplinary cancer care.

International patients considering cancer treatment should focus on finding a medical institution with expertise in their specific type of cancer, rather than choosing a hospital based only on size or reputation.

MAJOR AREAS OF CANCER CARE

Cancer centers may provide specialized care for:

Breast Cancer
Lung Cancer
Gastric Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Liver Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Gynecologic Cancers
Thyroid Cancer
Blood Cancers
Brain Tumors
Pediatric Cancers
Other rare or complex cancers

Available specialties vary by institution.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY CANCER CARE

Complex cancer treatment may involve several specialists working together, including:

Medical Oncology → Surgery → Radiation Oncology → Radiology → Pathology

Major cancer centers may use multidisciplinary teams to evaluate appropriate treatment strategies.

BEFORE CONTACTING A CANCER CENTER

International patients should prepare relevant medical information, which may include:

Diagnosis
Pathology report
Previous treatment history
CT / MRI / PET imaging
Laboratory results
Surgery records
Current medications

The hospital may request advance review before confirming an appointment.

TREATMENT OPTIONS

Depending on the diagnosis and individual patient, cancer treatment may involve:

Surgery
Chemotherapy
Radiation therapy
Targeted therapy
Immunotherapy
Other specialized treatments

Treatment decisions must be made by qualified medical professionals after appropriate evaluation.

INTERNATIONAL PATIENT SERVICES

For overseas patients, check whether the hospital provides:

International Healthcare Center

Medical Interpretation

Advance Medical Record Review

Appointment Coordination

Do not arrange travel until important appointment and document requirements have been confirmed.

SECOND OPINIONS

Patients with an existing cancer diagnosis may seek another specialist's opinion regarding diagnosis or treatment options.

Ask the hospital what records are required before requesting a second opinion.

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