About Espoir Nova 關於櫂星國際醫療

"Espoir" is the French word for "hope," derived from the Latin word spes, which, in medieval Latin literature, was one of the three theological virtues: faith, hope, and love (fides, spes, caritas). In the Bible, as well as in the writings of theologians such as Saint Augustine and Thomas Aquinas, spes is regarded as a guiding light for the soul. Espoir often represents prayer to God, endurance in the face of fate, and a belief in the power of hope.

"Nova" comes from the Latin word novus, meaning "new." In astronomy, a nova is a star that suddenly becomes visible in the night sky, symbolizing new beginnings, hope, transformation, radiance, and rebirth.

Therefore, Espoir Nova aspires to become a "star of hope" for patients in need of medical care. Through cross-disciplinary medical services, it aims to bring Taiwan's outstanding medical expertise to the world, allowing more patients to receive timely treatment. It seeks to be a light in the darkness, offering a cure for illness and a new beginning for patients and their lives. This then becomes our ultimate goal for building our services.

Difficulties you may face when getting access to Taiwan's Healthcare

✅ Key Gaps in Taiwan's International Healthcare

🔍 Lack of Transparent Information: Most hospital websites do not clearly present treatment workflows, efficacy data, or patient case studies—for example, for international cancer patients.

🌐 Language Barriers: English information is barely adequate, and there is almost no translation into Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, etc., making it hard for many international patients to understand their treatment options.

🧳 No End‑to‑End Escort or Reception System: International patients must arrange accommodation, translation, and daily logistics on their own—hospitals do not offer a "one‑stop" service.

💡 No Clear Guidance on Treatment Options: Different diseases require very different protocols (surgery vs. hospitalization vs. other therapies), so patients struggle to decide whether to travel to Taiwan.

📞 No Post‑Op Follow‑Up Support: After returning home, foreign patients find it difficult to stay in touch with their original physicians, leading to insecurity and fragmented care.

🚀 What We Can Do for You

🎯 Personalized, Disease‑Focused Care Coordination

• Tailored assessment of your specific condition and treatment history

• Escorting and interpretation services, including detailed discussions with physicians

• Scheduling support for medical appointments, visas, and accommodation

• Second‑opinion coordination and translation of treatment recommendations

• Expert matching to the best medical team for your needs, refining your care plan

• Comparative summaries of top hospitals' strengths in your cancer type (e.g., NTU vs. Chang Gung vs. VGH)

🧭 Multilingual Information Platform (Website / Channels / Handbooks)

• Q&A and informational content in English, Japanese, Vietnamese, Arabic, and more

• Summaries of treatment modalities for each disease (e.g., surgery, radiotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy)

• Patient stories, cost ranges, success rates, and average hospitalization durations

🔄 Remote Post‑Op Follow‑Up Support

• In partnership with Taiwanese hospitals, provide after‑return services:

  • Regular proactive reminders

  • Lab report uploads and interpretation

  • Online consultations and medication advice

🧠 Let Us Assist You!

• Consolidated Treatment Information: Catalog each major hospital's specialties and unique protocols across medical fields

• Guidance for International Patients: Multilingual Q&A—treatment descriptions, hospital comparisons, and procedural overviews

• Free Initial Consultation: Translation of initial medical documents and physician recommendations

• Value‑Added Escort & Interpretation Services: Collaboration with Taiwanese nurses and interpreters

• Remote Post‑Op Support: Direct communication channels with physicians for ongoing online follow‑up and consultation