Hormone Therapy For Prostate Cancer Clinics Abroad — Page 3

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital’s oncology programme uses the BESTcare digital system to eliminate medication errors in its treatment. The GHA-accredited International Department organises free airport transfers and interpreters for Australian patients. The hospital is a major South Korean centre, treating 1.5 million patients annually across its 33 departments.

Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital offers Lu-177 PSMA therapy for advanced hormone-resistant prostate cancer. The nuclear medicine department has a PET-CT scanner providing high-contrast, 5-minute full-body scans for precise tumour assessment. The JCI-accredited hospital uses international safety standards recognised in Australia. Associate Professor Nail Paksoy, an ESMO board-certified medical oncologist, participates in international clinical trials and uses modern targeted therapy protocols.

Biruni University Hospital holds TEMOS accreditation for international healthcare quality. Its new 80,000 m² campus, opened in 2023, houses a 617-bed facility with 15 operating rooms. Oncology is a core specialty, providing multidisciplinary care for complex prostate cancer cases. The clinic has a regular flow of Australian patients.

Asan Medical Center is Korea's largest multidisciplinary hospital, recognised by Newsweek World's Best Hospitals. It houses a dedicated Cancer Institute with 15 specialised oncology centres. The clinic is equipped with da Vinci robotic systems for precision treatment. It offers free airport transfers from Incheon Airport and provides a personal coordinator for each international patient.

Gangnam Severance Hospital uses two Tomotherapy devices for highly accurate radiation – a key tool for prostate cancer. The JCI-accredited hospital includes free interpreter services and airport transfer for treatment bills over 5 million KRW (about A$6,200). Affiliated with Yonsei University, it offers an accelerated programme where diagnostics and treatment can start from the first day, minimising time away from home.

Manipal Hospitals treats over 2 million patients annually from 30 countries – it has a regular flow of Australian patients. The clinic holds JCI, ISO, and NABH accreditation, meeting international safety standards. It provides dedicated international patient services, including airport transfers and accommodation assistance.

Severance Hospital is a JCI-accredited, 2,000-bed centre with 1,300 doctors. Its cancer centre collaborates with MD Anderson and Johns Hopkins for global expertise. Hormone therapy may cost around A$840. The clinic uses advanced diagnostic tools including CT, MRI, PET/CT and IMRT for precise treatment planning, with over 4,000 robotic surgeries performed using Da Vinci systems.

Medanta Hospital's dedicated Cancer Institute and Urology Institute provide comprehensive prostate cancer care. This JCI and NABH-accredited facility operates 45 theatres and has over 1250 beds. The large hospital is 18 km from Delhi International Airport, making it accessible for Australians.