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Treatment of mesothelioma with chemotherapy (433706) | Samsung Medical Center Seoul - BookingHealth
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Treatment of mesothelioma with chemotherapy in Samsung Medical Center Seoul

Samsung Medical Center Seoul

Seoul, South Korea
Program id # 433706
Doctor photo
Prof. Dr. med. Park Keun Chil
Department of Oncology and Hematology
Specialized in: oncology, hematology

The program includes:

  • Initial presentation in the clinic
  • clinical history taking
  • review of medical records
  • physical examination
  • laboratory tests:
    • complete blood count
    • biochemical analysis of blood
    • inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
    • indicators of blood coagulation
    • TSH-basal
  • chest X-ray examination
  • electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • measurement of arterial blood pressure
  • conducting 1 course of chemotherapy
  • symptomatic treatment
  • the cost of essential medicines and materials
  • nursing services
  • consultations of related specialists
  • elaboration 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
  • X-ray examination, MRI/CT scan (if available)
  • Pleural biopsy (if available)

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About the department

 

The Department of Oncology and Hematology at the Samsung Medical Center offers the full range of services in these medical fields. The main clinical focuses include diagnostics and treatment of various forms of oncological diseases and blood diseases. The medical team of the department strives not only to prolong the life of patients, but also to improve its quality. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Park Keun Chil.

Cancer treatment requires an interdisciplinary approach, and therefore in order to ensure optimal results, there is maintained close cooperation with the specialists from the Departments of Surgery, Radiation Oncology, Pathology, Radiology. In addition, the department takes an active part in national and international clinical trials, thereby ensuring the introduction of the latest advances in cancer treatment in clinical practice.

One of the priorities of the department is the treatment of cancer with the help of chemotherapy, which in many cases can be supplemented by surgical intervention and radiation therapy. The experienced doctors of the department select the necessary chemotherapeutic drugs and determine their dosage depending on the type of cancer, the stage of pathology and patient’s general condition. If the body's reaction to therapy is negative or the patient has side effects, a dosage or a chemotherapeutic agent may be changed in the course of treatment.

The department specializes in the treatment of the following pathologies:

  • Bowel cancer
  • Stomach cancer
  • Lung cancer
  • Liver cancer
  • Breast cancer
  • Urethral cancer
  • Brain tumors
  • Oncological diseases of the male genitals
  • Oncological diseases of the female genitals
  • Acute and chronic forms of leukemia
  • Myelodysplastic syndrome
  • Different forms of anemia
  • Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas
  • Bleedings
  • Multiple myeloma
  • Other oncological and hematological diseases

Curriculum vitae

  • Study of Medicine at the Seoul National University.
  • Fellowship at the Seoul National University Hospital. 
  • Residency at the Seoul National University Hospital.
  • Internship at the Seoul National University Hospital.

Additional Education

  • Visiting Associate, National Cancer Institute (NCI) and National Institute of Health (NIH), USA.

Clinical and Research Interests

  • Lung cancer.
  • Head and neck cancer.
  • Esophageal cancer.

Membership in the Academic Societies

  • Korean Medical Association (KMA).
  • Korean Association of Internal Medicine (KAIM).
  • Korean Cancer Association (KCA).
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
  • American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).
  • European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO).
  • International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC).
  • Korean Association for Clinical Oncology (KACO).

Photo of the doctor: (c) Samsung Medical Center 


About hospital

The Samsung Medical Center was founded in 1994 and soon won the reputation of a medical facility of presidential standards, which it still preserves today. The hospital has 40 departments, 10 specialized centers and a huge Cancer Center with 655 beds. 

The medical facility is equipped with advanced equipment (for example, a 32-channel spiral magnetic resonance tomograph and Somatom computer tomograph), as well as with the picture archiving and communication system that provides the highest level of medical care. In addition, the hospital boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure and outstanding medical personnel, which makes every effort to provide the patient with comprehensive first-class medical care, create a friendly attitude, show understanding and sympathy. The hospital constantly develops, monitors all world innovations and is engaged in active research activities.

Thanks to the outstanding treatment results, the hospital has the highest rating and enjoys worldwide popularity. For example, survival rates after liver transplantation and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in children are among the best in the world. Also, the clinic demonstrates excellent treatment results for oncological diseases and the best survival rates of very premature babies (born on the 25th week of pregnancy) with a weight of only 380 g. The survival rates of very premature babies exceeds 50%, and this result is considered the best in the world.

Thus, the Samsung Medical Center is one of the best hospitals in South Korea and all over the world, known for its comfort and high-quality treatment. The hospital has received many awards, including the award of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.

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Accommodation in hospital

Patients rooms

The patients of the Samsung Medical Center live in comfortable patient rooms made in a modern design. Also specially equipped rooms for patients with disabilities are offered. Each patient room is furnished with a comfortable bed, a bedside table, a telephone and TV. The hospital offers free Internet access.

The medical center has an excellent infrastructure: pharmacies, a gift shop, a beauty salon, a bank, a restaurant, a food court, cafeterias, prayer rooms for representatives of different faiths.

Meals and Menus

The medical center offers patients delicious and healthy three meals a day: buffet breakfast, a nutritious lunch and dinner. The menu features a variety of international dishes, including vegetarian ones. In addition, the hospital has several food courts, cafeterias and a restaurant, where one can also taste delicious food and drink either hot or refreshing drinks.

Further details

Standard rooms include:

Shower
Toilet
TV
Wi-Fi