Colorectal Cancer Treatment in Taiwan: A Guide for International Patients
Why Taiwan for Colorectal Cancer Treatment? Taiwan offers high-standard colorectal cancer care with advanced screening, minimally invasive surgery, and multidisciplinary treatment. Many hospitals are internationally accredited and participate in global cancer research. Patients benefit from modern techniques such as robotic surgery and targeted therapies at competitive prices.
1. Types of Colorectal Cancer Treated
Colon Cancer (Ascending, Transverse, Descending, Sigmoid)
Rectal Cancer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)
Lynch Syndrome-related Cancer
2. Treatment Options Available
- ✅ Surgery: Laparoscopic or robotic-assisted colectomy, anterior resection, APR
- ✅ Radiation Therapy: Primarily for rectal cancer (pre-op or post-op)
- ✅ Chemotherapy: Adjuvant and neoadjuvant regimens (FOLFOX, CAPOX)
- ✅ Targeted Therapy: EGFR inhibitors (Cetuximab), VEGF inhibitors (Bevacizumab)
- ✅ Immunotherapy: MSI-High or dMMR colorectal cancers
- ✅ Screening & Genetics: Colonoscopy, FIT, KRAS/NRAS/BRAF mutation testing, Lynch syndrome screening
3. Top Hospitals for Colorectal Cancer in Taiwan
1. National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH)
Specialties: Robotic colorectal surgery, clinical trials, precision oncology
2. Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (Linkou)
Specialties: Advanced colonoscopy, laparoscopic colectomy, molecular testing, Proton Therapy
3. Taipei Veterans General Hospital
Specialties: Minimally invasive rectal cancer surgery, targeted therapy, Heavy Ion Therapy
4. China Medical University Hospital (Taichung)
Specialties: Integrated care for hereditary colorectal cancer, genetic counseling
5. Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital
Specialties: Rectal cancer treatment, MRI-guided surgical planning
4. Estimated Treatment Costs (USD)
- Diagnostic Tests (colonoscopy, biopsy) $1,000 – $2,000
- Surgery (laparoscopic/robotic) $7,000 – $13,000
- Radiation Therapy $5,000 – $9,000
- Chemotherapy (per cycle) $1,200 – $2,500
- Targeted/Immunotherapy (monthly) $2,000 – $5,000
Costs depend on cancer stage, hospital, and treatment plan complexity.
5. International Patient Services
Multilingual translation support
Medical record review and translation
Visa invitation and lodging assistance
Airport transportation and hospital navigation
Post-treatment follow-up and virtual consultation
6. How to Begin
Contact a hospital's international medical center or us for more
Submit medical records and test results.
Receive an expert treatment plan.
Travel to Taiwan and begin care.
Questions? Our care team is ready to help you access Taiwan's best colorectal cancer specialists. Email us: slavia10@gmail.com