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Chemotherapy in breast cancer (341707) | Samitivej Hospital Bangkok - BookingHealth
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Chemotherapy in breast cancer in Samitivej Hospital Bangkok

Samitivej Hospital Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand
Program id # 341707
Doctor photo
Dr. med. Natthaya Rajatavarn
Department of Mammology
Specialized in: mammology

The program includes:

  • Initial presentation in the clinic
  • clinical history taking
  • physical examination
  • laboratory tests:
    • complete blood count
    • biochemical analysis of blood
    • TSH-basal
    • tumor markers
    • inflammation indicators
    • indicators of blood coagulation
  • MRI scan of the breast
  • mammography
  • breast sonography 
  • testing for ER and PR
  • HER2 status
  • Oncotype DX test (if indicated, additional cost is 4000 €)
  • Mammaprint test (if indicated, additional cost is 3000 €)
  • consultations of related specialists
  • 1 curse of chemotherapy 
  • nursing services
  • explanation of individual treatment plan

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 laboratory assessment of liver and kidney function, ultrasound scan. Based on the received results, the doctor will elaborate the chemotherapy regimen. If necessary, related medical specialists will be involved in the elaboration of a treatment regimen (tumor board).

Chemotherapy is carried out as the day hospital procedure, without mandatory admission to the hospital. 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 course of chemotherapy, you will stay under medical supervision in the ward for a few more hours. If your general condition is good, your doctor will allow you to leave the hospital. You will receive the medical report with detailed recommendations regarding further treatment. In the future, you will be able to have a distant consultation with your attending physician and schedule the next course of chemotherapy, 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 Mammology at the Samitivej Hospital Bangkok offers the prevention, diagnostics and treatment of the full range of breast diseases. To do this, the department has state-of-the-art technological facilities to identify breast cancer in the initial stages and successfully cure it. The department is equipped with ultramodern systems for mammography, ultrasound and MRI, as well as with the necessary tools for conducting various types of biopsies. The department is headed by Dr. med. Natthaya Rajatavarn. 

The department is staffed with highly qualified, committed doctors and nurses who have many years of experience both in Thailand and abroad. The medical team of the department makes every effort to maintain the quality of medical care at the level of JCI accreditation, which has ensured international recognition to the department. A particular focus is placed on breast cancer treatment.

The range of the department's medical services includes:

  • Mammography
  • Ultrasound scanning
  • Magnetic resonance imaging
  • Sentinel lymph node biopsy
  • Fine needle aspiration biopsy
  • Laboratory testing
  • Conservative and surgical treatment of pathological changes in the mammary gland
  • Reconstructive interventions to restore the aesthetic appearance of the breast after tumor resection
  • Other diagnostic and therapeutic options

Curriculum vitae

  • 1992 Doctorate, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.
  • 1997 Diploma of the Thai Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
  • 1995 Diploma in Clinical Science (Obstetrics and Gynecology), Mahidol University.
  • 2000 Certificate in Artificial Reproductive Technology, National University Hospital, Singapore.
  • 2000 Certificate in Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy, Ramathibodi Hospital.

Photo of the doctor: (c) Samitivej Hospital Bangkok 


About hospital

The Samitivej Hospital Bangkok is a leading provider of medical services of the international level. The hospital has its campuses in various regions of Bangkok. The Samitivej Sukhuvmit Hospital has the status of the main and most respected medical facility. The accreditation of the Joint Commission International (JCI) is the evidence of the top-class medical care at the hospital. 

The hospital was founded in 1979. Thanks to its commitment to high quality treatment and the active use of innovations, nowadays it provides its services not only to local residents, but also leads in the field of medical tourism in Southeast Asia.

The hospital provides the full range of services – from primary to highly specialized medical care. With 275 beds, 87 diagnostic rooms, more than 400 doctors and more than 1,200 care specialists, the hospital is a recognized Center for Comprehensive Health Services in Bangkok.

The experienced team of the hospital includes highly specialized doctors and care specialists, has state-of-the-art medical equipment, due to which it can successfully perform both simple and complex surgical interventions, ranging from open heart surgery to liver transplantation.

In addition, the hospital also shows outstanding results in the field of pediatric medical care. The competent pediatricians working at the hospital care about the health and proper development of infants, young children and adolescents. The pediatric medical team consists of 144 experienced pediatricians, pediatric surgeons and specialized doctors, as well as a large number of specially trained nurses and other medical staff. For each of these specialists, the main value is the health of the child, so they use all their clinical experience and knowledge to achieve the well-being of young patients.

The hospital is recognized by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO). This is the first hospital in Thailand, which acquired the status of "Baby and mother friendly hospital" in 1999. Other significant awards include the Prime Minister's Award for Outstanding Medical Services in 2004, as well as the accreditation of the Thailand Hospital Accreditation Foundation.

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Accommodation in hospital

Patients rooms

The Samitivej Hospital Bangkok offers its patients various accommodation options, ranging from standard rooms to VIP rooms and presidential suites. Each patient room has an automatically adjustable bed (an extra bed is available for an accompanying person), an adjustable table above the bed, a refrigerator, an LCD TV, an electric kettle, etc. The patient rooms are also equipped with an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet.

Meals and Menus

The patients of the hospital are offered healthy and tasty three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. If necessary, the patient will be provided with an individual menu. In addition, the hospital has several restaurants serving international and Japanese cuisine, where one can order full-fledged dishes, snacks, desserts and enjoy a variety of hot and cold drinks.

Further details

Standard rooms include:

Toilet
Shower
Wi-Fi
TV