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Its core specialties include cardiovascular care, digestive oncology, and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The hospital earned a spot on Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals list in 2021.</p> <ul> <li>International department has served over 15,000 patients from more than 100 countries since 1999.</li> <li>On-site equipment includes PET-CT, multi-slice CT, 3.0T MRI, and TOMO therapy technology.</li> <li>Dedicated centers for emergency care, bloodless surgery, and allergic respiratory diseases in children.</li> <li>Staffed by over 130 highly skilled doctor-professors across 30 departments.</li> </ul>","text_type":"short_description","agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}],"procedure_prices":[{"prices":{"price_from":50,"price_to":100,"currency":"USD","id":12508},"diagnostic":{"id":102,"name":"Consultation with an oncologist","alias":"consultation-of-oncologist"}},{"prices":{"price_from":200,"price_to":400,"currency":"USD","id":12641},"diagnostic":{"id":84,"name":"Extended analysis of blood","alias":"extended-analysis-of-blood"}},{"prices":{"price_from":350,"price_to":700,"currency":"USD","id":12643},"diagnostic":{"id":209,"name":"Histopathology revision","alias":"revision-of-biopsy-and-immunohistochemistry"}}],"reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":233,"alias":"soon-chun-hyang-university-hospital-seoul","name":"Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital ","short_description":"<p>Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital is one of four hospitals in a network across South Korea. 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After my husband insistently said that it would be necessary to do so, so this, then after that we were heard."},"order":{"illness":{"id":53,"name":{"en":"Melanoma"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":262,"name":"Samsung Medical Center","alias":"samsung-medical-center","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2020-01-09T10:42:42.000+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":true},{"name":"would_recommend","value":false},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"comment_about_bookimed":{"en":"Yes"},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"\"The results were unbelievably positive!\""}}}],"meta":{"total_count":2,"total_pages":1}},"offers":{"cards":[],"metadata":{"total_count":0}},"listingTexts":{"entity_texts":{"txt_price":{"text":"<p>Melanoma treatment cost in Republic of Korea generally includes essential diagnostics like histopathology revision ranging from _diag_209_price_from_ to _diag_209_price_to_. Primary surgical interventions such as melanoma surgery cost _op_120_price_from_ to _op_120_price_to_, while specialized Mohs microsurgery runs from _op_363_price_from_ to _op_363_price_to_. Total expenses depend on the cancer stage and therapy type, offering 30-50% savings compared to the US. Top treatment centers are located in Seoul and Incheon.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Typical Melanoma Treatment Costs in Republic of Korea</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Consultation with an oncologist</strong>: _diag_102_price_from_ – _diag_102_price_to_</li>\n<li><strong>Histopathology revision</strong>: _diag_209_price_from_ – _diag_209_price_to_</li>\n<li><strong>BRAF gene mutation</strong>: _diag_205_price_from_ – _diag_205_price_to_</li>\n<li><strong>Scintigraphy</strong>: _diag_97_price_from_ – _diag_97_price_to_</li>\n<li><strong>Extended analysis of blood</strong>: _diag_84_price_from_ – _diag_84_price_to_</li>\n<li><strong>Comprehensive diagnosis for skin cancer</strong>: _diag_518_price_from_ – _diag_518_price_to_</li>\n<li><strong>Melanoma surgery</strong>: _op_120_price_from_ – _op_120_price_to_</li>\n<li><strong>Mohs microsurgery</strong>: _op_363_price_from_ – _op_363_price_to_</li>\n<li><strong>Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)</strong>: _op_491_price_from_ – _op_491_price_to_</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> Patients seeking the highest clinical standards should prioritize JCI-accredited facilities in Seoul. Severance Hospital stands out for advanced oncology, featuring specialists like Dr. Mi Ryung Roh. For those requiring complex technological integration, Samsung Medical Center offers presidential-standard care with Novalis and Da Vinci systems. Digital-first patients find value at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH), known for its BESTcare error-prevention system.</p>"},"pros_cons_mc":{"text":"<p>What patients like</p> \n<ol> \n<li><strong>Melanoma treatment efficacy.</strong> Republic of Korea is known for offering innovative Melanoma treatments such as TIL (Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes) therapy and immunotherapy, which have shown impressive results. </li>\n<li><strong>Doctor's professionalism.</strong> Korean doctors are highly qualified with certifications from renowned medical associations. They are known to have performed a high number of successful Melanoma treatments and surgeries.</li> \n<li><strong>_cost_link_</strong> The Melanoma treatment cost in the Republic of Korea varies _prices_. This is often less expensive compared to the average cost in countries like the U.S where the average Melanoma treatment cost is around $56,000.</li>\n<li><strong>Service level.</strong> The level of service provided by medical staff in the Republic of Korea is generally well rated, with particular praise for their courteous behavior.</li> \n<li><strong>Logistics.</strong> The Republic of Korea has excellent medical facilities and logistics, making the process of getting treatment convenient for patients.</li>\n</ol> \n\n<p>What patients don't like</p>\n<ol> \n<li><strong>Treatment Process.</strong> Some patients have reported feeling that the treatment process is somewhat rushed and not personalized. </li>\n<li><strong>Communication.</strong> While staff are generally polite, there can be a language barrier for non-Korean speakers, leading to potential misunderstandings. </li>\n<li><strong>Waiting time.</strong> Some patients have reported longer waiting times for consultation and treatment, which can lead to discomfort and anxiety.</li> \n</ol>"}},"texts":{"txt_illness_3_clinics":{"text":"<h2>What is melanoma?</h2>\n\n       <i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"></i>\n   \n   <div class=\"accordion-item-text\">\n  \t\n\n<p style=\"text-align:justify;\">Melanoma is a malignant disease that develops from melanocytes (pigment cells) and can occur in every part of the body. Particular danger of melanoma consists in quick metastasizing.\n</p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify;\">Melanoma development process is still unclear but specialists underline such risk factors as inherited predisposition, UV radiation and nevus injury.\n</p>\n\n   </div>\n\n\n   \n       \n\n<h2>Types of melanoma</h2>\n\n       <i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"></i>\n   \n   <div class=\"accordion-item-text\">\n  \t \n\n<p style=\"text-align:justify;\">Oncologists classify melanoma according to the level of its invasion (Clark’s scale), thickness (Breslow’s scale), appearance and development scheme.\n</p>\n<p>According to cell types melanoma is divided into:\n</p>\n<ul>\n\t<li>superficial melanoma;</li>\n\t<li>nodular melanoma;</li>\n\t<li>lentigo melanoma;</li>\n\t<li>acral lentiginous melanoma;</li>\n\t<li>spindle cell melanoma.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n   </div>\n\n\n   \n       \t\n\n<h2>Symptoms of melanoma</h2>\n\n       <i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"></i>\n   \n   <div class=\"accordion-item-text\">\n  \t\n\n<p style=\"text-align:justify;\">Early stages of melanoma are often asymptomatic. A patient can notice development of a new nevus or change of existing nevus (redness, increase). Later stages comprise weight loss, weakness, increase of lymph nodes, etc.\n</p>\n\n   </div>\n\n\n   \n       \n\n<h2>Diagnostics</h2>\n\n       <i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"></i>\n   \n   <div class=\"accordion-item-text\">\n  \t\n\n<p style=\"text-align:justify;\">Complex diagnostics of melanoma includes investigation of the patient’s past medical history, examination of suspicious nevus with dermatoscope and of adjusting lymph nodes. Cancer-specific markers blood test and biopsy can be provided for specification of malignant nature of the disease. If a patient refers to a doctor at later stages comprising metastases, CT, PET-CT or MRI are provided to determine the scope and location of metastases.\n</p>\n\n   </div>\n\n\n   \n       \t\n\n<h2>Treatment of melanoma at each stage</h2>\n\n       <i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"></i>\n   \n   <div class=\"accordion-item-text\">\n  \t \n\n<p style=\"text-align:justify;\">Medical specialists develop individual program for each case considering general health condition of a patient and specifics of the disease.\n</p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify;\"><strong>Stage 0</strong> involves surgical removal of a tumor. If surgery cannot be performed, topical therapy is applied.\n</p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify;\"><strong>Stage 1</strong> melanoma treatment includes surgical excision of affected nevus with surrounding skin tissues.\n</p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify;\">For<strong> stage 2</strong> melanoma treatment doctors provide expanded tumor excision with biopsy of signal lymph node. Some patients receive interferon alpha as adjuvant drug.\n</p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify;\"><strong>Stage 3</strong> melanoma treatment comprises removal of both tumor and signal lymph node and tumor masses combined with chemo-, beam or combined therapy.\n</p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify;\">For <strong>stage 4</strong> melanoma treatment doctors apply immune, targeted and chemotherapy. Metastases are removed surgically or by using radiotherapy or medication.\n</p>\n\n   </div>\n\n\n   \n       \t\n\n<h2>Melanoma treatment cost</h2>\n\n       <i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"></i>\n   \n   <div class=\"accordion-item-text\">\n  \t\n\n<p style=\"text-align:justify;\">Melanoma treatment cost depends on many factors:\n</p>\n<ul>\n\t<li>melanoma type;</li>\n\t<li>size of tumor;</li>\n\t<li>metastases in organism;</li>\n\t<li>necessary diagnostic procedures;</li>\n\t<li>treatment method;</li>\n\t<li>price policy of the hospital in the particular country.</li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify;\">Each melanoma patient receives individual diagnostic and treatment program comprising all these factors.\n</p>\n\n   </div>"},"txt_price":{"text":"<p>The cost of melanoma treatment can range from $6,760 to $13,320:</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://us-uk.bookimed.com/clinics/country=turkey/illness=melanoma/\">Turkey</a>: Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab) from $4,170 to $6,710, Melanoma surgery from $6,000 to $11,170.</li><li><a href=\"https://us-uk.bookimed.com/clinics/country=israel/illness=melanoma/\">Israel</a>: Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab) from $7,500 to $34,650, Mohs microsurgery for $4,700, Wide excision of melanoma for $15,000.</li><li><a href=\"https://us-uk.bookimed.com/clinics/country=republic-of-korea/illness=melanoma/\">South Korea</a>: Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab) from $3,200 to $7,700.</li></ul><p>The doctor will determine the total treatment cost based on your needs and past treatments. You may not need to redo previous tests, which could save money.</p>"},"guide_mc":{"text":"<p>Arrival</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arrival in the country and regular transfer to your hotel/clinic.</li>\n<li>Reviewing and completing any necessary paperwork.</li>\n<li>Getting settled in your individual chamber.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Diagnostics</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blood tests to assess your overall health.</li>\n<li>Skin biopsy to confirm melanoma diagnosis.</li>\n<li>Imaging tests for staging and treatment planning.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Treatment Plan Development</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Consultation with oncologist about diagnosis and treatment options.</li>\n<li>Development of an individualized treatment plan.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Treatment</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Surgery under general anesthesia to remove the melanoma.</li>\n<li>Immunotherapy or targeted therapy, if needed.</li>\n<li>Radiation therapy to kill remaining cancer cells, if needed.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Follow-Up</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Regular follow-up appointments to monitor recovery.</li>\n<li>Check-ups includes physical examinations and imaging tests.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Rehabilitation</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Physical therapy if necessary to regain strength and mobility.</li>\n<li>Psychosocial support for emotional well-being.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><i>Please note that only a doctor can definitively determine a diagnostic and treatment plan, as each case is individual. In addition to the above-mentioned procedures, other diagnostic methods such as PET-CT, lymphoscintigraphy, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and treatments like chemotherapy may be applied.</i></p>"}}},"faq":[{"id":"69f38448917ffab2ab0755f3","question":"What safety protocols do Korean hospitals follow for melanoma surgery, especially for international patients?","answer":"<p>Korean hospitals follow strict safety protocols for melanoma surgery under the Medical Service Act. Facilities maintain Joint Commission International (JCI) and Korean Accreditation Program for Hospitals Serving Foreign Patients (KAHF) standards. These certify surgical hygiene, emergency readiness, and mandatory malpractice insurance for international patients.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Digital safety:</strong> The BESTcare system at SNUBH prevents medical errors digitally.</li> <li><strong>Surgical checkpoints:</strong> Teams perform mandatory sign-in and time-out protocols before every incision.</li> <li><strong>Infection control:</strong> Operating rooms utilize sterile air showers and real-time environment monitoring.</li> <li><strong>Emergency infrastructure:</strong> Accredited centers must maintain uninterruptible power systems and ICU access.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> Quality indicators for melanoma surgery in Korea are tied to extreme patient volumes at centers like Samsung Medical. These facilities manage over 2,000,000 patients annually using AI-driven surgical planning. This high frequency creates a proficiency loop that many smaller international centers cannot match.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Patients note that the one-stop care centers significantly reduce diagnostic stress. They often praise the presence of dedicated coordinators who handle medical records and English communication fluently.</p>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"69f384c6f2b2aac5e70d33b3","question":"Which surgical techniques are offered in Korea for melanoma, and how are they chosen?","answer":"<p>Korean oncology centers offer wide local excision, Mohs micrographic surgery, and sentinel lymph node biopsy for melanoma. Surgeons select techniques based on tumor thickness, anatomical location, and staging requirements. These procedures are performed in JCI-accredited facilities like Severance Hospital and Samsung Medical Center.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Wide local excision:</strong> Standard primary treatment using 1–2 cm margins to ensure complete tumor removal.</li> <li><strong>Mohs micrographic surgery:</strong> Preferred for head, neck, or digits to maximize tissue preservation and function.</li> <li><strong>Margin verification:</strong> Intraoperative frozen sections allow real-time checks to prevent the need for repeat surgeries.</li> <li><strong>Staging protocol:</strong> Sentinel lymph node biopsy is performed for melanomas exceeding 1 mm in thickness.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> Korea's digital infrastructure provides a unique safety advantage for international patients. Facilities like Seoul National University Hospital and Samsung Medical Center are fully digitalized. This allows multidisciplinary teams to integrate 3D imaging with real-time pathology during surgery. Such coordination is vital for acral lentiginous melanoma, which is common in the region.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Patients note it is essential to have pathology slides ready before traveling. They emphasize that while some clinics manage high patient volumes, being persistent about specific concerns ensures personalized attention.</p>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"69f3851bcaf4771cb3034912","question":"How long will I need to stay in Korea for diagnosis, surgery, and recovery?","answer":"<p>Patients typically require 10 to 14 days in South Korea for melanoma diagnosis, surgery, and initial recovery. This timeframe ensures complete histopathology review before travel. It also allows for safe wound healing and stitch removal around day 7 to 10 for international safety.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Diagnostic phase:</strong> Initial tests and oncologist consultations take 2-3 business days.</li> <li><strong>Surgical intervention:</strong> Most surgeries occur by day 3 with 0-1 days hospital stay.</li> <li><strong>Wound management:</strong> Follow-up visits for drain and stitch removal happen around day 7.</li> <li><strong>Flight clearance:</strong> Surgeons generally recommend waiting 10-14 days before taking long-haul flights.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> The choice of surgical technique significantly impacts your schedule. At clinics like Asan Medical Center, which performs over 65,000 annual operations, complex melanoma surgery may cost approximately $7,500 to $15,800. For early-stage cases, Mohs microsurgery averages $2,200 to $4,800. Some centers report high patient volumes reaching 4,000,000 annually. This experience allows for rapid diagnostic turnaround, often completing biopsy revisions within 48 hours for international arrivals.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Patients note that arriving a few days early helps manage jet lag before surgery. They emphasize that staying near the specialized cancer centers in Seoul keeps follow-up visits stress-free.</p>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"69f3857c1bbdf16ab3035b02","question":"Will there be visible scars, and what scar-management options are available before I fly home?","answer":"<p>Melanoma surgery in South Korea necessarily results in scars. However, surgeons utilize layered and minimal tension closures to ensure they fade significantly. Most incisions appear as thin linear marks. These typically transition from pink to natural skin tones over 12 to 18 months.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Closure techniques:</strong> Surgeons use running subcuticular stitches to minimize surface irregularities and tension.</li> <li><strong>Silicone therapy:</strong> Medical-grade sheets or gels provide hydration and flatten scars after wound closure.</li> <li><strong>UV protection:</strong> Physical barriers or SPF 30+ prevent permanent hyperpigmentation caused by cabin light.</li> <li><strong>Post-op stabilization:</strong> Steri-strips or micropore tape stabilize wounds during flights 5 to 7 days post-surgery.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> Korea University Anam Hospital has advanced scar minimization to a level where some robotic cancer surgeries result in scars only one-tenth the standard size. While most melanoma removals require wide excision, choosing a facility with JCI or KOIHA accreditation ensures access to specific plastic surgery closure protocols. This focus on aesthetics even in oncology often results in faster-fading scars compared to standard techniques.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Patients note that their scars initially look puffy but become barely visible thin lines after a year. Many recommend wearing arm sleeves during the flight home to protect fresh incisions from the sun and irritation.</p>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"69f385e1f470ffb8100d7cd3","question":"Am I a good candidate for melanoma surgery in Korea if I have other health conditions?","answer":"<p>Korean surgical teams determine candidacy for melanoma surgery using a multidisciplinary tumor board approach. Patients with comorbidities like diabetes or suppressed immunity may still qualify if conditions are stable. Major centers like Samsung Medical Center utilize extensive screenings to ensure safe outcomes under anesthesia.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Specialist clearance:</strong> Doctors require formal approval from cardiologists or pulmonologists for existing conditions.</li> <li><strong>Anesthesia assessment:</strong> Clinics like Severance Hospital perform rigorous fitness tests before approving any surgery.</li> <li><strong>Treatment goals:</strong> Surgery may still proceed for symptom relief even in complex medical cases.</li> <li><strong>Tumor board review:</strong> Specialists from oncology, pathology, and dermatology collaborate to minimize surgical risks.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> Samsung Medical Center and Severance Hospital manage massive patient volumes, exceeding 1.5 million annually. This high throughput allows their teams to develop deep experience in managing rare surgical complications. Patients with multiple health issues benefit most from these high-volume centers where multidisciplinary support is integrated into daily care.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Patients note that clinics are very strict about stable health markers. Those with well-managed conditions usually get approved, while others emphasize getting a full specialist workup at home before traveling.</p>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"69f3864b4b30528e730a5642","question":"What happens if the biopsy shows I don’t actually have melanoma—do I still pay for the full surgical package?","answer":"<p>If a biopsy confirms the lesion is not melanoma, you generally avoid paying for the full malignant surgery package. Billing for major surgeries like wide local excision only applies if the procedure is medically necessary. Most Korean clinics charge specifically for services performed during your visit.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Diagnostic charges:</strong> You only pay biopsy and pathology fees if surgery is canceled.</li> <li><strong>Billing codes:</strong> Non-malignant removals use different, typically less expensive codes than melanoma surgeries.</li> <li><strong>Clinical decision:</strong> Cancellation due to negative results is medical and usually avoids penalties.</li> <li><strong>Incidental costs:</strong> Expect to pay for initial oncology consultations and any blood analysis.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> With over 1.3 million patients annually at centers like Korea University Anam Hospital, logistics are highly streamlined. While some clinics use integrated billing, top-tier Seoul institutions usually decouple diagnostic costs from surgical fees. This ensures patients at major complexes like Asan Medical Center pay only for confirmed treatments.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Patients note that some dermatological centers may bundle services together as a single prepayment. It is often recommended to verify refund policies for these packages before committing to a full surgical deposit.</p>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"69f386afe7752e1d020a17e2","question":"Which Korean cities and hospitals have the greatest experience with international melanoma cases?","answer":"<p>Seoul and Incheon host the most experienced institutions for international melanoma treatment in South Korea. JCI-accredited centers like Severance Hospital and Asan Medical Center lead in oncology volume. They utilize advanced Mohs microsurgery and immunotherapy protocols within dedicated international healthcare departments.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Severance Hospital:</strong> Located in Seoul, performing over 5,000 successful Mohs micrographic surgeries.</li> <li><strong>Samsung Medical Center:</strong> Seoul-based facility treating over 2,000,000 patients annually with specialized robotic systems.</li> <li><strong>Asan Medical Center:</strong> Largest Seoul multidisciplinary hospital serving diverse international patients from the USA.</li> <li><strong>Gachon Gil Medical:</strong> Incheon center located 60 minutes from the airport for rapid access care.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> Patient volume data highlights a distinct specialization gap. While Samsung Medical Center manages a staggering 2,100,000+ annual patients, Severance Hospital maintains a higher international profile for specific skin cancer techniques. If a case requires Mohs surgery, Severance is the logic-driven choice due to its recorded 5,000+ case milestone.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Patients note that major Seoul centers provide high-quality care but often feel like a fast-paced stream. Successful international visitors emphasize having clear communication through coordinators to ensure concerns are heard by the medical team.</p>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}}],"faqInSchema":true,"articles":[{"id":"en:is-melanoma-curable","name":"Is melanoma curable?","image":{"main":"https://bookimed.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/_images_without_dir/5bf443eac6793.jpeg"},"author":{"first_name":"Veronika","last_name":"Kazina","avatar":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/_images_without_dir/62fcd8ac5e1e2_b.jpeg"}},{"id":"en:melanoma-treatment-cost","name":"Melanoma Treatment Cost Guide: Prices, Best Clinics, What to 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