What are the benefits of receiving international medical care, and how can I receive it?

What are the benefits of receiving international medical care?

The National Cancer Center Hospital was selected as one of the “World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2021” by Newsweek magazine for its oncology departments. The NCCH is a driving force behind cancer treatment in Japan as the leader in cancer treatment and research, possessing the world’s most advanced medical technology for cancer of all organs, and is providing high-quality medical care backed by extensive experience in a large number of cases. We have full-time cancer specialists for all organs in both internal medicine and surgery, and a system has been established to provide the best cancer care not only to patients in Japan but also overseas.

At the NCCH, patients are able to receive medical treatment that is safer, less burdensome to the body, and boasts a high standard of treatment results. An additional benefit is that patients can receive pioneering medical care that our hospital can provide for diseases and symptoms that are difficult to treat in the areas in which they currently live.

(If you wish to know more, see “International medical care”)

How is international medical care structured?

The Department of International Medical and Advanced Care has been established at the National Cancer Center Hospital as one of the departments that promote international activities under a unified vision. The Department of International Medical and Advanced Care is working to improve the hospital’s infrastructure to treat patients from overseas and to be able to accept more patients with improved quality of care. Our mission is to position international medical care as an important foundation within the hospital, as well as to interrelate international education and research. The Department of International Medical and Advanced Care is working closely with each department and division within the hospital to ensure that overseas patients can receive medical care with peace of mind.

How can I have a consultation?

In order to provide overseas patients with smooth medical appointments and contact, as well as safe and advanced medical care, we ask that you use a service tailored to assist foreigners. For details, please see the link below.

https://www.ncc.go.jp/en/about/appointments/index.html

*The National Cancer Center Hospital mainly provides medical care and explanations to patients in Japanese.