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
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- tumor marker
- CT planning of radiation therapy
- a full course of conventional of radiation therapy
- symptomatic treatment
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- control examinations
- consultation of related specialists
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 Radiation Oncology at the Hanyang University Medical Center offers the full range of services in this field. The main task of the department is the treatment of malignant diseases with the help of ionizing radiation (X-ray, gamma radiation, beta radiation, neutron radiation, beams of elementary particles from a medical accelerator). For this purpose, it is equipped with modern high-precision equipment. The department is headed by Dr. med. Park Hae Jin.
The highly qualified specialists of the department have a unique experience of using radiosurgical techniques that help to effectively fight against oncological diseases. The innovative linear accelerators, which are available in the department, generate very powerful radiation, which is why they are universal for any type of neoplasm. The department’s equipment enables specialists to accurately determine the localization of the tumor and to impact it precisely with high-power radiation.
The medical team of the department mostly has to deal with the treatment of head and neck tumors, lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, breast cancer.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Hanyang University Medical Center
About hospital
The Hanyang University Medical Center was founded in 1972 and today is one of the largest and most advanced providers of medical services in Korea and around the world. The medical institution runs 9 specialized centers and 26 departments fitted out with state-of-the-art equipment. The most important component of successful treatment results that the hospital continuously demonstrates is the cutting-edge equipment and application of modern unique diagnostic and treatment methods. In addition, the medical facility employs a huge medical team of highly qualified specialists (1,780 employees), which sets a goal to restore patients' health and improve their quality of life. At the same time, at the center of all the efforts of doctors is a patient with their individual needs and experiences.
The hospital offers practically all fields of modern medicine: oncology, cardiology, gastroenterology, surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, radiology, urology and many others.
It should be noted that the medical center is the main base for providing medical care to US armed forces in South Korea, as well as the holder of many national and international quality certificates and awards.
It is noteworthy that the hospital deals not only with clinical practice, but also with educational and research activities, which serves as the basis for the development of many innovative treatment methods.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Hanyang University Medical Center live in comfortable patient rooms, equipped with an ensuite bathroom with a shower and a toilet. All patient rooms are made in modern design. The standard room includes a bed, a bedside table, a TV and a telephone. In addition, the hospital has an excellent infrastructure: two restaurants, a bakery, a cafeteria, a 24-hour shop where one can buy personal hygiene items, food, drinks, etc.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered delicious, healthy three meals a day: breakfast (7:40 - 8:10), lunch (12:30 - 13:00) and dinner (18:00 - 18:30). The menu features a variety of dishes, including vegetarian ones. The dishes of European and Russian cuisine can be offered at extra charge.
Further details
Standard rooms include: