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Why consider the Republic of Korea for immunotherapy?
Access advanced Immunotherapy solutions in trusted clinics .
| Republic of Korea | Turkey | Austria | |
| Immunotherapy | from $4,500 | from $2,200 | from $30,000 |
| CAR T-cell therapy | from $385,000 | from $200,000 | from $350,000 |
| Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab) | from $5,200 | from $3,300 | from $15,000 |
| Sarcoma Immunotherapy | - | from $18,000 | from $60,000 |
| Immunotherapy for prostate cancer | - | from $12,000 | from $30,000 |
No hidden fees – just official clinic prices. Pay at the clinic for Immunotherapy upon arrival and use a flexible installment plan if needed.
Bookimed is committed to your safety. We only work with medical institutions that maintain high international standards in Immunotherapy and have the necessary licenses to serve international patients worldwide.
Bookimed offers free expert assistance. A personal medical coordinator supports you before, during, and after your treatment, solving any issues. You're never alone on your Immunotherapy journey.
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Please note that each patient"s case is unique and the above schedule can change depending on the patient"s health condition and response to the treatment.
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Dr. Paik Nam-sun is a world-renowned surgeon in the field of breast cancer, thyroid cancer, and surgical oncology. He is the first in South Korea to have successfully performed the breast conserving surgery and has authored a unique stomach cancer surgery that reduces the risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease. He is an expert in the diagnosis and management of breast cancer and a member of the Korean Society of Cancer Prevention and the Korean Cancer Association.
Professor, oncosurgeon, specialist in breast cancer treatment
25 years of experience
Prof. Keun Chil Park, MD is a hematologist-oncologist who graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine. He specializes in lung, head and neck, and esophageal cancer and is a member of multiple professional organizations, including the Korean Medical Association, the Korean Association of Internal Medicine, the Korean Cancer Association, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Association for Cancer Research, the European Society of Medical Oncology, the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, and the Korean Association for Clinical Oncology.
Written by Kateryna Zamkovska
Written by Kateryna Zamkovska
Written by Kateryna Zamkovska
When considering Immunotherapy, it’s important to understand the different techniques and which is best suited for you. Here’s a concise comparison of popular options:
Keytruda, a form of immune-based therapy, leverages the body's immune system to target and destroy cancer cells using monoclonal antibodies.
CAR T-cell therapy is a personalized immune system therapy that modifies a patient's T-cells to target and destroy cancer cells.
Currency | South Korean Won (you also can pay for services in dollars) |
Best period for the trip | April, May & June or September, October & November. |
Language | Korean (most of medical staff speaks English fluently) |
Visa | none required for stays under 90 days or less |
Time difference with Europe | 9 hours |
Time difference with the USA | 9 hours |
Capital | Seoul |
Medical tourism center | Seoul |
Popular resorts | Gangwon-do, Gyeongju, Boseong, Jeju |
Healthcare is the key development sector of the Korean government. The Korean authorities are convinced that care for the citizens' health should be an absolute priority of state policy and spend about 1 billion a year for medical tourists attraction.
According to Mark Britnell, hospitals dominate the health system. 94% of hospitals are privately owned.
In South Korea, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.
Today, South Korea has visa-free agreements with 112 states. None visa is required for stays under 90 days or less. To stay longer in this country, you need a visa. What states need a visa for treatment in South Korea and what countries can cross the border free and easy read here.
Visas for travel to South Korea require a number of documents. The necessary papers can be submitted 90 days before the planned departure. Lists of documents includes:
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