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Global Leader inCancer Treatment

Excellence in Cancer Treatment

The Most Advanced Medical Technology

History of Cancer Treatment in Korea

Unparalleled Cancer Care Process and Infrastructure 07

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One-stop Medical Services 08

Integrated Support System 09

Patient Testimonials 10

Information on Korean Hospitals 12

Korea is one of the top countries in Cancer Treatment which includes performing the most complex opera-

tions and researching cancer studies constantly. Thanks to the tremendous national efforts to eradicate

cancer, the overall 5-year survival rate for cancer patients treated in Korea has been steadily increasing

and was up to 64.1% most recently. Comparing to other medically-advanced countries in the world,

clinical outcomes of cancer patients in Korea are better Medical services provided at Korean hospitals are

now competing with the world's best hospitals in all aspects including healthcare systems, facilities as

well as treatment techniques.

Excellence in CancerTreatment

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Liver Cancer

Operations and Procedures

About 50% survival rate for Stages 1 and 2 liver cancer cases where curative treatment options are available including liver transplantation surgery and local ablationWorld's best living-donor liver trans-plantation techniqueFirst to perform 2:1 liver transplantation, ABO incompatible liver transplantation and Bloodless liver transplantation

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20.1% 28.6％

Korea ('01-'05)

Table 2. International Comparison of5-year Survival Rates for Liver Cancer

Canada ('04-'06)

16.0％ 18.0%

USA ('99-'06)

Living-donor liver transplantationRadiofrequency ablation

Colon Cancer


Survival rates of 95-98% for Stage 1 colorectal cancer cases and the world's highest survival rate even for advanced colorectal cancer patientsFirst in the world to successfully perform both operations and has attained the highest level of clinical outcomes. Surgery performed successfully for the world's oldest patient at 102 years of age

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66.6% 73.8%

Korea ('01-'05)

Table 3. International Comparison of5-year Survival Rates for Colorectal Cancer

Table 3 : International Agency for Research on Cancer (2011), National Cancer Information Center (2012)


Canada ('04-'06)

64.3% 63.0%

USA ('99-'06)

Minimally-invasive laparoscopic colorec-tal cancer operationSphincter-saving procedure for low rectal cancer

History of Cancer Treatmentin Korea


Operations and ProceduresLaparoscopic gastric cancer operation with intracorporeal anastomosisEndoscopic submucosal dissection

Korean technique used for gastric cancer treatment has been recognized as a global standard and is listed in the gastric cancer guidelines of NCCN (National Comprehensive Cancer Network)As many as 1000 foreign doctors come to Korea annually in order to learn these advanced treatment techniquesWorld's highest survival rate and surgical volume of operations

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Stomach Cancer

57.7 %

Korea ('01-'05)

Table 1. International Comparison of5-year Survival Rates for Gastric Cancer

26.9 %

USA ('99-'06)

Korea ('07-'11)

69.4 %

Canada ('04-'06)

24.0 %

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Breast Cancer

Korea ('07-'11)

88.5% 91.3%

Korea ('01-'05)

Table 4. International Comparison of5-year Survival Rates for Breast Cancer

Canada ('04-'06)

88.9% 88.0%

USA ('99-'06)


World's highest survival ratesThe World's first study to prove the safety and feasibility in SLNB in breast cancer patients clinically suspected of axillary lymph node metastasis, which now serves as the standard for breast cancer surgery Top class Oncoplastic reconstruction techniques with free tumor margins and immediate breast reconstruction by utilizing world renowned plastic surgery Awarded with the highest rank in breast cancer clinical research by the US FDA (NAI)

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Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB)Breast conserving surgery

Lung Cancer


World's best treatment outcomes for Stages 2 and 3 lung cancer patientsWorld's largest cumulative volume of lung cancer surgeries performed by a single center (more than 5,000 cases) Achieved much higher 5-year survival rate of 62.8% than the worldwide average rate in Brochoplasty where patients could preserve the lungs as much as possible with minimal complications

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Table 6. International Comparison of5-year Survival Rates for Lung Cancer

Korea ('07-'11)

16.2% 20.7%

Korea ('01-'05)


Canada ('04-'06)

15.9% 16%

USA ('99-'06)

Thyroid Cancer


World's highest survival rates reaching 99.8%The largest number of foreign patients coming to Korea for thyroid cancer treatmentDeveloped the world's first advanced robotic thyroidectomy in order to improve the quality of life through incisions in the armpit rather than through the neck

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98.3% 100%

Korea ('01-'05)

Table 5. International Comparison of5-year Survival Rates for Thyroid Cancer

Canada ('04-'06)

97.5% 98.0%

USA ('99-'06)

Endoscopic thyroidectomyRobotic thyroidectomy

BronchoplastyStereotactic radiation therapy

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The Most AdvancedMedical Technology

Korea provides a high-quality medical services by utilizing state-of-the-art equipments for cancer treatment in order to

promote trust in the treatment and improve the quality of life with the objective of "living a normal life during precision

cancer treatment with minimum side effects“.

1. Proton Therapy The protons from radiation selectively attack cancer cells to

minimize normal-tissue damage and harmful side effects. This novel therapy is only

available at Korea's National Cancer Center as well as 28 other hospitals in the

world. Moreover, the number of international cancer patients travelling to Korea

has been increasing since the treatment fees in Korea are as low as one-fifth of

those in USA.

3. Da Vinci Surgery The use of this minimally-invasive robotic surgery is flourishing

in Korea. Consequently, Korea has earned a reputation as the "Mecca" of robotic

surgery in the world. Furthermore, Korean hospitals run robotic surgery training

centers where a large number of doctors across the world visit annually to observe

technological advancements.

2. Cyberknife The most advanced medical device selectively tracks and removes

cancerous tissues without surgical operation, taking organ movement and

breathing of the patient into consideration. The cost of this treatment in Korea

is one-third of that in USA.

Unparalleled CancerCare Process and Infrastructure

Korean Cancer Centers lead the world in terms of their top tier infrastructure for patient care in designing individually

tailored cancer treatments, building optimal cancer care delivery systems, driving international cooperation and sharing

advanced medical technologies via training programs.

1. Cancer Center

We reorganized our cancer care system to be more disease-centered by establishing

cancer centers so that all relevant faculties of departments are involved in making

treatment decisions more promptly. The center provides one-stop system of full

support for prevention, examination, treatment, rehabilitation and aftercare. In

Korea, most university hospitals and high-level general hospitals including govern-

ment-designated 12 local cancer centers provide the world's top cancer treatments.

2. Multidisciplinary Approach

Our world-renowned multidisciplinary care teams of medical oncologists,

radiation therapists and other cancer specialists work closely together under one

roof to provide truly dedicated cancer treatments.

3. Fast Track System

When a patient is diagnosed with cancer or is referred from cooperating community hospitals, a multidisciplinary

team from the cancer center confirms the examination results, verifies the patient's status, plans the treatment,

arranges for additional examinations if needed. The team admits to initiate the treatment within 1 to 2 weeks depending

on the status of the patient and the waiting time is considerably reduced this way.

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Pioneering Cancer Treatments

Korea has become one of the best in the world with regards to treating cancer, striving not

only to conquer cancer but also to prevent it through government-initiated clinical research

and development through combining efforts of industry and academy

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Korean Wons in investment per year since 2009, Korean government has been

actively supporting to build the infrastructure, and research and development to

eradicate cancer.

4. Hub country in clinical trials for anti-cancer drugs in Asia In the field

of anti-cancer drugs, Seoul, the capital of Korea stands at the top of the world

with regards to the number of clinical trials carried out and the outcomes of

these trials have been recognized to have the highest quality.

* Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (2013)

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3. Results of Cancer Research Throughout the world, negative growth rate

has been recorded in research output. However, Korea has stood out from the

rest with positive growth at a yearly average of 15.37%.


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2. Cancer-related Patents The average annual growth rate for cancer-related

patents is rapidly increasing and stands at 17.69% as opposed to 10.53% in the

USA owing to steady investment in research and development. Although USA is

still leading the world in cancer-related patents, Korea is now ranked the 6th in the

world.


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The total number of Korea Patent : 701Average annual growth rate : 17.59%

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One-Stop Medical Services

Korea has implemented one stop medical services for overseas patients. Entry to, stay in and departure from Korea for

world-class medical services is simple. The process of one-stop medical services provided are described as below.

One-stop Medical Services

Medical Visa

Medical visa offered for accompanying individuals including family members and other personnel as well as the patient.

Once the patient receives an approval letter, he/she needs to apply for medical visa (C3-M or G1-M) from the Embassy of Republic

of Korea in the UAE. The medical visa will be issued to the patient, his/her family members and other accompanying personnel.

Pre-arrivalReal-time Online System & Concierge Services

One-click Medical Portal Website for medical

information, consultation and reservation.

http://www.medicalkorea.or.kr/

After treatment reservation is confirmed, Korean

hospital will send a concierge service request.

Post-departurePost-care Services

U-Healthcare System allows medical care staying

cooperated with patients’ doctor in their home

countries

Telemedicine centers to strengthen post -care services

On ArrivalFast Track Immigration & Airport Pick-up

Fast Track Immigration Services are

available at Incheon airport.

Ambulance accompanied by

medical staff and accommo-

dation transfer is provided

upon request

During StayCustomized Services for Patients and Families

Non-Medical Services

Center for Middle East provides

Non-medical Services such as visa

extension, 24/7 medical call, help

desk, monitoring and reporting for

patients and family.

Medical Services

Medical related services are provided

by each designated hospitals such

as escort to medical appointments

and examinations, interpretation

(Arabic, English, Korean, etc.)

Integrated Support System

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1. Best Treatment for Referred Patients in the Field of Cancer

Highest quality of treatment in the field of cancer

(Stomach, lung, colon, breast, and etc) with most

advanced technology and infrastructure.

Korean hospitals provide professional medical services to all the needed inpatients and/or

outpatients to the highest quality. Especially, they aim to prevent any discomfort with

regards to languages, religions, diets, life styles, and allow patients to focus on treatment only.

4. Center for Global Healthcare - Middle East

Services exclusively designed for the patients from the Middle East are provided including

Arabic translation, Halal food, etc. Furthermore, concierge services regarding diet, religion,

and tourism are readily available for families and other accompanying personnel. For

assistance, medical call center is operating on a 24-hour basis at +82-15777-129.

2. Pre-post Care with Ubiquitous Health System

Ubiquitous medical services are provided through the U-health system; whereby pre-care

services are offered while patients are still in their home countries prior to the start of

treatment in Korea as well as post-care services after receiving treatment in Korea.

3. Medical Training Program in Korea

As part of the cooperation in the field of medical science and healthcare between the

Republic of Korea and Middle East countries, a pre-training program and a medical

exchange program including fellowships, sub-specialties, short-term exchange programs

have been organized to build a network with the medical staff in the Middle East countries

and to pursue other relevant cooperative agendas.

Non-MedicalServices

Pre-CareMedical

TreatmentPost-Care

PatientSatisfaction

Medical Training Pregram in Korea

Integrated Support System

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Patient Testimonials- Hear from our patients and learn about their experiences -

Whole breast has to be removed?

Ms. al-Zawahri, 42, living in Abu Dhabi, the capital of UAE, was diagnosed

with breast cancer in April, 2012. Having assumed it is not a big deal as

long as surgery is successful, she was bewildered after hearing all her breast

tissue had to be removed. Must she remove her whole breast? Is there any

other treatment option?

The First Patient Received from UAE, Health Authority -

Abu Dhabi

Health Authority-Abu Dhabi recommended her hospitals from many countries

where breast cancer can be treated without having mastectomies and she

chose to head to Korea for its high-quality medical service and beautiful

environment. Thus, she became the very first patient under the patient-ex-

change contract between Health Authority-Abu Dhabi and Korea.

Committed to Treatment from the Moment of Admission

Ms. Al-Zawahri, having received a breast conserving cancer operation in

Ewha Womans University Cancer Center For Women (EWUCC), said she

could be committed to the treatment thanks to the efficient system and

kind medical staff. She was especially satisfied with EWUCC, Korea's first

hospital for women only, with Center of Excellence in Women's Health and

Lady's ward for women's cancer patients.

Came only for the surgery yet Went with additional

chemotherapy

With trust in Korean treatment procedure of breast cancer and satisfaction

of operation outcome removing cancer cells without removing whole

breast, Ms. al-Zawahri decided to extend her stay in Korea and receive an

additional chemotherapy. Beautiful and healthy as she used to be, she

returned to her country leaving a thank-you message to EWUCC and Abu

Dhabi Health Authority for her new life.

Visited Korea to treat breast cancer without breast removal

Patient Exchange Contract with Health Authority - Abu

Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the UAE, sends out around 3,000 patients

who cannot be treated within the nation to other countries. At the end of

2011, UAE Health Authorities visited Korean hospitals then agreed to send

UAE patients to Korea after witnessing excellence in Korean medicine.

Therefore, 24-year-old Sara Saad Ghaly Saad from Egypt, an acute lympho-

blastic leukemia patient, visited Korea for the first time through the

contract and was referred to Seoul St. Mary's Hospital's International

Healthcare Center where Bone Marrow Transplantation Center is

specifically operated.

Unrelated Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation

Performed

She received unrelated peripheral blood stem cell transplantation(surgery

to transplant unrelated donor's peripheral blood stem cell) on April 10th.

After being closely monitored for 10 days and confirmed to have no

complications found, she was prepared against Graft versus host disease.

Graft versus host disease is a rare but fatal condition after bone marrow

transplantation, so its prevention is vital. Sara recovered gradually and

returned to her country, satisfied with the successful operation outcome

and the care provided by the staff for her.

Total Hip Replacement Arthroplasty in the middle of the

Examination

After her arrival on February 12th, 2013, Sara was found to have a broken

hip joint from her whole-body examination for bone marrow transplant.

Since it was imminent situation with emergency operation warranted, the

examination was immediately paused and total hip replacement arthroplas-

ty was completed with orthopedic department through the multidisci-

plinary system in Seoul St. Mary's hospital. Thanks to early diagnosis and

multidisciplinary approach, she had no complications and prepared to

proceed to the bone marrow transplantation after a week of rest.

Blood Cancer Patient sent by Health Authority - Abu Dhabi

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255-2 SEOHYEON-DONG, BUNDANG-GU, SENGNAM-SI,GYEONGGI-DO, KOREAhttp://www.dmc.or.kr/global

+82-31-779-5015

+82-31-779-5015

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Liver Cancer

1-19, MUKJEONG-DONG, JUNG-GU, SEOUL 100-380, KOREA

http://www.cheilmc.co.kr/cheilmcenglish

+82-2-2000-7351

+82-31-779-5015

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Breast, Thyroid, Cervical and Prostate Cancer

322 SEOYANG-RO, HWASUN-GUN, JEOLLANAM-DO,519-763, KOREAwww.cnuhh.com/eng

+82-61-379-8599/7892

+82-61-379-7894

[email protected], Colon, Breast, Thyroid, Liver, Lung, Pancreas, Cervical,Prostate and Kidney Cancer

102 HEUKSEOK-RO, DONJAK-GU, SEOUL 156-755, KOREA

www.caumc.or.kr/eng

+82-2-6299-1140

+82-80-830-8275

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Stomach, Colon, Breast, Thyroid and Kidney Cancer

EWHA WOMANS UNISERSITY MOKDING HOSPITALl,911-1 MOKDONG, YANGCHEON-KU, SEOUL 158-710, KOREAhttp://eng.eumc.ac.kr/

+82-2-5650-5890

+82-2-2648-5890

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Stomach, Colon, Breast, Thyroid, Cervical and Prostate Cancer

Bundang Jesaeng General Hospital

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Cheil General Hospital & Women's Healthcare Center

Chonnam National Univ. Hwasun Hospital

Chung-Ang University Hospital

Ewha Womans University Medical Center

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21, NAMDONG-DAERO 774 BEON-GIL, NAMDONG-GU, INCHEON

foreigner.gilhospital.com

+82-32-460-3213

+82-32-461-3214

[email protected] Cancer

141 GAMSAMBUG-GIL, DALSEO-GU, DAEGU 704-954, KOREA

http://www.gooh.co.kr/english

+82-53-560-9114

+82-53-560-9090

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Colon and Thyroid Cancer

222 WANGSIMINI-RO SEONGDONG-GU, SEOUL 133-792, KOREA

www.hyumc.com

+82-2-2290-9553

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Thyroid Cancer

27, INHANG-RO, JUNG-GU, INCHEON, 400-711, KOREA

http://inha.com/eng

+82-32-890-2080

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Stomach, Colon, Breast, Thyroid, Liver, Lung, Pancreas, Cervical,Prostate and Kidney Cancer

701-4 NAEGALSAN-DONG, GANGSEO-GU, SEOUL 157-723, KOREA

https://www.mizmedi.com/eng/main/main.asp

+82-2-2007-1245

+82-2-2007-1249

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Breast, Thyroid and Cervical Cancer

Gachon University Gil Medical Center


Goo Hospital

Hanyang University Hospital

Inha University Hospital

MizMedi Women's Hospital

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http://www.kuh.ac.kr/english

+82-2-2030-7221/8361

+82-2-2030-7224

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Stomach, Colon, Breast, Thyroid, Cervical and Prostate Cancer

KONYANG UNISERSITY HOSPITAL 158 GWANJEODONG-RO,SEO-GU, DAEJEON, KOREAhttp://www.kyuh.ac.kr/eng/index.asp

+82-42-600-6654

+82-42-600-6657

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+82-2-920-5677

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#23 KYUNGHEEDAE-RO, DONGDAEMUN-GU, SEOUL 130-872, KOREA

http://www.khmc.or.kr/eng/

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179 GUDEOK-RO, SEO-GU, BUSAN, KOREA, 602-739

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Konkuk University Medical Center


Konyang University Hospital

Korea University Anam Hospital

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222 BANPODAE-RO SEOCHO-GU, SEOUL 137-701, KOREA

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50 YONSEI-RO, SEODAEMUN-GU, SEOUL 120-752 KOREA

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