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All treatmentsSPECIALIST CARE · SOUTH KOREA

Cancer care in Korea.

Coordinated access to specialist assessment for complex cancer care.

Typical stay in Korea1 week (second opinion) – several months
DowntimeDepends on treatment
Consultation1–3 days for tests & review
Return visitsMultiple – treatment is staged
Safe to flyDecided by your oncology team

Common procedures explained

ProcedureDowntimeStay in Korea
Second opinion / pathology reviewKorean specialists review your diagnosis and plan.None5–10 days
Cancer surgery (incl. robotic)Removal of tumours, often minimally invasive.2–8 weeks2–4 weeks
Chemotherapy / targeted therapyMedicines given in repeated cycles.Varies per cycleWeeks – months
Radiation / proton therapyTargeted radiation given over many sessions.Mild fatigueOften 4–8 weeks

What your trip looks like

  1. Before you fly

    Send pathology slides/blocks, imaging and treatment history for review.

  2. Week 1

    Specialist consultations and any repeat tests.

  3. Week 1–2

    Multidisciplinary team agrees a treatment plan and quotation.

  4. Following weeks

    Treatment begins; schedule depends on the plan.

  5. At home

    Ongoing care is handed back to your home oncology team.

Common misunderstandings

Myth Korea can guarantee a cure.

Fact No hospital can guarantee outcomes. Korea offers high standards, not promises.

Myth I can start treatment the day I arrive.

Fact Specialists must review and often repeat tests before treatment starts.

What to bring

  • Pathology slides / tissue blocks (ask your hospital)
  • All imaging on CD/USB and written reports
  • Full treatment history and current medications
  • Passport (valid 6+ months) and visa / K-ETA if required
  • Medication list with doses, and any allergies
  • Travel insurance details
  • Comfortable, loose clothing for after treatment

Questions to ask your doctor

  • Is this the same plan my home team suggested? Why / why not?
  • How long is the full treatment in Korea?
  • How will care continue after I return home?

Please talk to your physician for exact dates, times and procedures. Every patient’s case is different and every procedure takes a different amount of time, so the figures shown are general planning estimates only. Some patients who cannot stay long in Korea have stitches removed or later check-ups done at home instead — your treating doctor decides what applies to you.

Procedures explained in our directory

What you can discuss

  • Diagnostic review and second opinions
  • Surgical, medical, and radiation oncology assessment
  • Personalized multidisciplinary treatment planning

These are areas for consultation, not a promise of eligibility or treatment availability. A qualified Korean specialist determines what is appropriate for you.

Before your consultation

Pathology reports, imaging, treatment history, and your current oncology team’s summary.

Speak to our team — multilingual support is available. We help communicate your questions and coordinate the records requested by your provider. Please don’t send sensitive medical records through an initial public inquiry; we’ll explain the appropriate sharing process.

Planning your time in Korea

Care may involve multiple stages or extended stays. We help coordinate appointments; your oncology team directs treatment.

Recovery, follow-up, and fitness to travel are determined by your clinician. Travel services are arranged separately and should fit your care plan.