Prostate Cancer Treatment in Taiwan: A Guide for International Patients

Why Taiwan for Prostate Cancer Care? Taiwan is a trusted destination for prostate cancer treatment, offering cutting-edge diagnostic tools, minimally invasive surgeries, advanced radiation therapy, and personalized care. Taiwanese hospitals integrate urology, oncology, and radiology services to provide multidisciplinary treatment at globally competitive costs.

1. Types of Prostate Cancer Treated

• Localized Prostate Cancer

• Advanced Prostate Cancer

• Metastatic Prostate Cancer

• Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC)

2. Treatment Options Available

• ✅ Surgery: Radical prostatectomy (open, laparoscopic, robotic-assisted) 
• ✅ Radiation Therapy: IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, Proton Therapy/Heavy Ion Therapy  (select hospitals) 
• ✅ Hormone Therapy: Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), LHRH agonists/antagonists 
• ✅ Chemotherapy: Docetaxel, Cabazitaxel for advanced or resistant cases 
• ✅ Targeted Therapy: PARP inhibitors for genetic mutations (e.g., BRCA) 
• ✅ Immunotherapy: Sipuleucel-T, immune checkpoint inhibitors (experimental in Taiwan) 
• ✅ Focal Therapies: High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU), cryotherapy (available selectively) 
• ✅ Active Surveillance: For low-risk, slow-growing tumors with regular monitoring 

3. Leading Hospitals for Prostate Cancer in Taiwan

1. National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH)

Specialties: Robotic prostatectomy, genetic testing, clinical trials

2. Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (Linkou)

Specialties: Multimodal therapy, advanced diagnostics, proton therapy access

3. Taipei Veterans General Hospital

Specialties: High-precision radiation therapy, hormonal therapy integration, Robotic prostatectomy

4. China Medical University Hospital (Taichung)

Specialties: Urologic oncology, targeted and minimally invasive treatments

5. Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Specialties: Robotic surgery, active surveillance programs, focal therapy

4. Estimated Treatment Costs (USD)

• Diagnostic Evaluation (PSA, MRI, biopsy) $800 – $2,000
• Prostatectomy (robotic/laparoscopic) $9,000 – $15,000
• Radiation Therapy (course) $6,000 – $11,000
• Hormone Therapy (monthly) $300 – $800
• Chemotherapy (per cycle) $1,500 – $3,000
• Targeted/Immunotherapy (monthly) $2,000 – $5,000

Prices may vary depending on hospital and clinical complexity.

5. International Patient Services

• Bilingual medical consultation

• PSA/MRI/biopsy report interpretation

• Visa & travel assistance

• Airport pickup and medical lodging support

• Personalized care coordinator for prostate patients

• Online follow-up consultation and report delivery

6. How to Begin

1. Contact a hospital or our international care team.

2. Submit PSA, MRI, or pathology results.

3. Receive a preliminary evaluation and treatment plan.

4. Book travel and start care in Taiwan.

Need Guidance? Let us connect you with top prostate cancer specialists in Taiwan. Email: slavia10@gmail.com