Cancer Treatment at Asan Medical Center in Seoul, South Korea
1M+ cancer patients annually, 14,856+ surgeries across gastric, liver, colorectal, lung, and blood cancers for adult and paediatric patients.
Why International Patients Choose Asan for Cancer Treatment in South Korea
Korea's highest-ranked hospital for cancer treatment, recognised globally for surgical volume, survival outcomes, and personalised oncology.
Asan Medical Center's Cancer Institute treats liver, colorectal, gastric, lung, and blood cancers, conducting 217,228+ chemotherapy sessions and 95,318+ radiotherapy courses in a single year through 17 disease-specific centres.
- Newsweek World No. 5 in Oncology, 2025.
- 1M+ cancer patients treated annually for 5 years.
- 35 multidisciplinary teams, Korea's first (2006).
- OncoPanel NGS tests over 300 cancer genes per patient.
- 7 languages supported including English, Arabic, Russian, Chinese.
- Written second opinion within 5 to 10 business days, before you travel.
- Direct billing with Bupa, Cigna, United Healthcare, Tricare, and more.
- Paediatric cancer care at Korea's largest children's hospital on site.
Cancer Treatment Technology at Asan Medical Center in Seoul, South Korea
The technology used to detect and treat your cancer directly affects how precisely your tumour is targeted.
- Da Vinci Robotic Surgery System
- OncoPanel Next Generation Sequencing
- CyberKnife Radiosurgery (Version 9.5)
- Gamma Knife Icon
- TrueBeam Linear Accelerator
- TomoTherapy System
- Surface-Guided Radiation Therapy
- PET-CT and 3.0 Tesla MRI
Cancer Treatment at Asan Medical Center for International Patients
Each treatment plan is built around your specific diagnosis, cancer type, and clinical history
Robotic Cancer Surgery
31,465+ procedures performed using 8 da Vinci systems across multiple cancer types.
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Radiation Therapy
Korea's largest radiation oncology centre; 5,000+ patients per year across 10 specialised machines.
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Insurances Accepted
Explore insurances accepted at Asan Medical Center
AFSPA
AIG
Bupa
Cigna
Daman
Euro-Center
HTH Worldwide
MetLife
MS and AD Insurance Group
MSH International
Prestige International
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa
TieCare International
Tokio Marine Nichido
Tricare
UnitedHealthcare Global
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Looking for a specific insurance provider? Simply use our search function or contact us for assistance and our knowledgeable team will happily verify whether your provider is accepted at our facility.
Ask about your insuranceCare Journey for International Patients
Your cancer treatment journey made simple and stress-free in 5 easy steps
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Online inquiry & medical files upload Share your medical reports for review. It takes less than a minute.
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Doctor review & treatment plan Within 24hrs you will receive treatment options & a preliminary plan before travel.
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Travel coordination We arrange your visa, flights, and accommodation.
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Treatment phase Full care under a dedicated case manager.
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Start your treatment Begin treatment with full support from our care team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? Our support team is here to guide you through each step of your treatment journey with personal care and attention.Can Asan review my cancer scans before I travel?
Yes. Two remote options are available before you commit to travel. Written second opinion: based on your reports, imaging, and pathology, delivered within 3 to 5 business days, cost 320,000 KRW with radiology fees additional. Video consultation: live with your local doctor and an AMC oncologist, delivered within 5 to 7 business days, cost 370,000 KRW. Records must be in English or Korean. The oncology team confirms whether travel is recommended and what treatment applies to your case.
Does Asan treat both adult and paediatric cancer patients?
Yes. Adult cancer care is delivered through the AMC Cancer Institute, which houses 18 disease-specific centres. Paediatric care, including haematopoietic stem cell transplantation and CAR T-Cell Therapy for patients under 25 with B-cell leukaemia, is managed through AMC Children's Hospital, Korea's largest paediatric transplantation and oncology programme. Multidisciplinary teams for both adults and children include shared input from the Centre for Personalised Cancer Medicine, pathology, radiology, and radiation oncology.
How do I contact the cancer team at Asan Medical Center?
International cancer patients are coordinated through the International Healthcare Centre (IHC), which handles everything from first enquiry to post-treatment follow-up. WhatsApp: +1 718 550 0880. Telephone: +1 718 550 0880. Email: [email protected]. The coordination team manages appointments, translation, accommodation, and logistics. The oncology multidisciplinary team reviews your scans and pathology to provide your treatment plan. A written second opinion is available within 3 to 5 business days before you commit to travel.
How long do I need to stay in Seoul for cancer treatment?
Stay duration depends on your diagnosis and treatment protocol. Laparoscopic or robotic cancer surgery: 7 to 14 days, fly home after 2 to 4 weeks. Chemotherapy: outpatient cycles, 2 to 4 weeks per cycle. Radiation therapy: 3 to 6 weeks of outpatient sessions. CAR T-Cell Therapy: monitored inpatient admission required. Bone marrow transplantation: minimum 4 to 8 weeks. Your coordinator confirms the full schedule, including remote follow-up, before you travel.
How much does cancer treatment cost at Asan Medical Center?
Cost varies based on cancer type and stage, procedure required (surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, transplantation), length of stay, and genomic testing needs. Direct insurance billing is accepted from Bupa, Cigna, United Healthcare, Tricare, Daman, AIG, and MetLife, among others. For an estimate specific to your diagnosis, submit your medical records for remote review before travelling.
What are Asan Medical Center's cancer survival rates?
Breast cancer five-year survival is 96.2%, the world's highest. Colorectal survival reaches 95% at stage 1 and 90% at stage 2. Liver transplantation one-year survival is 98%. AMC is ranked World No. 4 in Oncology by Newsweek 2026 and holds first-class operative mortality ratings for gastric, colon, and liver cancer from Korea's Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service.
