Esophageal Cancer Treatment Clinics Abroad — Page 12

Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital Seoul operates a specialised oncology gastrointestinal tract centre focused on oesophageal care. The international department manages over 15,000 foreign patients annually, providing streamlined support for Australians. An oncologist consultation typically starts from around A$40–80. Diagnostic blood panels may cost around A$400, while a high-resolution 3.0T MRI is around A$800–1,300. For precise staging, a trepanobiopsy typically runs A$1,700–2,700. The hospital uses TOMO-therapy and PET-CT imaging to ensure accurate tumour mapping before treatment begins.

Global Hospital Chennai is NABH accredited and handles over 2 million patients annually. Dr Raja Sundaram specialises in oesophageal cancer and has performed over 15,000 surgeries. This facility uses the Da Vinci robotic system for minimally invasive procedures. The clinic also has its own NABL-certified laboratory for precise on-site testing. Staff assist with visa applications and meet international patients at the airport for transfers. Interpreters are also available to support patients throughout their stay at the centre.