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Treatment of colorectal cancer with radiation and chemotherapy in Asan Medical Center Seoul

Asan Medical Center Seoul

Seoul, South Korea
Program id # 437975
Doctor photo
M.D., Ph.D. Yoon-koo Kang
Department of Oncology
Specialized in: oncology

The program includes:

  • Initial presentation in the clinic
  • clinical history taking
  • review of medical records
  • physical examination
  • laboratory tests:
    • complete blood count
    • general urine analysis
    • biochemical analysis of blood
    • TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
    • tumor markers (AFP, CEA, СА-19-9)
    • indicators of inflammation (CRP, ESR)
    • indicators of blood coagulation
  • CT planning of radiation therapy
  • full course of radiation therapy
  • individual plan of the chemotherapy, the cost of medicines is included
  • symptomatic treatment
  • cost of essential medicines and materials
  • nursing services
  • control examinations
  • consultations of related specialists

How program is carried out

During the first visit, the doctor will conduct a clinical examination and go through the results of previous laboratory tests and instrumental examinations. After that, you will undergo an additional examination, including complete blood count, laboratory assessment of liver and kidney function. Based on the received results, the physician will elaborate the chemotherapy regimen, conduct radiotherapy planning with the help of CT or MRI, make the permanent tattoo marks on the skin and conduct CT simulation in order to assess the accuracy of the rays and the radiation dose. If necessary, related medical specialists will be involved in the elaboration of a treatment regimen (tumor board).

Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are carried out as the day hospital procedure, without mandatory admission to the hospital. At each visit, the physician will assess your general condition and the marks on the skin. After that, you will be placed in a shielded radiation therapy room, on a special table.

Each radiation therapy session lasts less than half an hour (including preparation). All this time, doctors and nurses are monitoring your condition, you can communicate with them through a loudspeaker. The procedure is completely painless. Depending on the planned course of treatment, you will visit the hospital from 1 to 3-5 times a week.

During the chemotherapy session, after the placement of a venous catheter, you will stay in a comfortable ward. An infusion system will be connected to the catheter, through which the required drug or a drug combination will be administered. All drugs are administered by intravenous drip, slowly, so the total duration of the infusion can be up to several hours. All this time, doctors and nurses will monitor your health condition closely.

After the completion of the chemotherapy and radiation therapy course, you will undergo control examinations aimed at assessing your condition and efficacy of treatment. After that you will receive the medical report with detailed recommendations regarding further follow-up and treatment. In the future, you will be able to have a distant consultation with your attending physician and schedule the next course of treatment, if necessary.

Required documents

  • Medical records
  • MRI/CT scan (not older than 3 months)
  • Biopsy results (if available)

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About the department

The Department of Oncology at the Asan Medical Center offers diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of oncological diseases. These include stomach cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, malignant lymphoma, multiple myeloma, pancreatic cancer, esophageal cancer, head and neck cancer, urologic cancer, sarcoma, liver cancer, etc. Various cancer types are treated within specialized centers, which apply the latest medical advancements. The department is headed by Dr. Yoon-koo Kang.

The department offers excellent expertise and the most innovative treatment methods in treatment of all cancer types. The well-thought, efficient system of cooperation within the department allows patients to receive fast diagnosis and best medical services. For instance, in case of lung cancer the treatment strategy is determined by a multidisciplinary team involving specialists of pulmonology and critical care medicine, oncology, thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, radiation oncology, radiology, nuclear medicine and pathology. Based on rich experience in integrated treatment and the advanced treatment technology of each field, the department ensures the best treatment outcome for the patient.

Main areas of the department:

  • Lung cancer
  • Stomach cancer
  • Esophageal cancer
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Breast cancer
  • Liver cancer
  • Head and neck cancer
  • Gynecologic cancer
  • Biliary tract and pancreatic cancer
  • Urologic cancer
  • Bone soft tissue sarcoma
  • Brain tumor
  • Skin cancer
  • Center for Precision Cancer Medicine
  • Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
  • And other diagnostic and therapeutic options

Curriculum vitae

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine, Seoul National University.
  • Master of Medicine, Seoul National University.
  • Bachelor of Medicine, Seoul National University.

Major Professional Experiences

  • Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor in Oncology, UUCM AMC.
  • Research Fellow in Medicine Branch, National Cancer Institute, NIH of USA.
  • Fellowship in OncologyHematology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
  • Residency in Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
  • Internship in Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.

Photo of the doctor: (c) Asan Medical Center 


About hospital

Asan Medical Center is Korea’s largest medical institution, with 1,600 physicians and surgeons, 3,100 nurses, 2,680 beds, and 67 operating rooms, occupying more than four million square feet (about 371,600 square meters). A typical day at AMC sees 2,500 inpatients and 10,000 outpatients treated. The center specializes in treatment of heart diseases, cancer, digestive diseases, health screening and promoting as well as organ transplantation which is carried out within the corresponding centers of excellence.

In addition to the five above mentioned centers of excellence, the center also specializes in orthopedics (95 percent success rate for hip and knee replacements), treatment of Infectious diseases caused by microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi). The center occupies the first positions in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgeries (Department of Dentistry) and implantology. Apart from that, Asan’s Department of Reproductive Medicine and the Infertility Clinic work together as world leaders in assisted reproductive technologies. The Department of Plastic Surgery and the Asan Aesthetic Center offers a broad range of reconstructive and cosmetic surgeries.

Consistent pursuit of cutting-edge medical technology and devotion to patient-centered care has brought AMC many honors and awards. Perhaps its most prestigious honor is being named Korea’s Most Admired Hospital for five consecutive years (2007–2011) by the Korea Management Association Consulting. The Ministry of Health, Welfare, and Family Affairs repeatedly recognized Asan as a Highest Quality of Care Hospital, and in 2009 granted it the Grand Award for Korean Medical Travel, as a hospital well prepared for international patients.

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Accommodation in hospital

Patients rooms

Asan offers five different types of rooms, from budget-conscious multibed units up to VIP suites. All rooms include:

  • electronically adjustable beds
  • personal nurse call system
  • bedside patient-controlled room light and TV
  • individual cable TV including Korean, English, and foreign-language programming
  • guest chair
  • personal telephone for local and international calls

Meals and Menus

Asan also provides patients and visitors with a broad range of gastronomic offerings. The restaurants of the medical center serve Korean, Western, Japanese and Chinese cuisine.

Further details

Standard rooms include:

Shower
Toilet
TV
Wi-Fi