Lung Cancer Treatment in Taiwan: A Comprehensive Guide for International Patients

Why Taiwan? Taiwan is internationally recognized for its high-quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare. With cutting-edge cancer treatment technologies, experienced multidisciplinary teams, and a patient-centered approach, it has become a preferred destination for medical travelers seeking lung cancer treatment.

1. Types of Lung Cancer Treated in Taiwan

• Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
• Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
• Lung Metastases (Secondary Lung Cancer)

2. Treatment Options Available

✅ Surgery: Lobectomy, wedge resection, pneumonectomy using minimally invasive or robotic surgery 
✅ Radiation Therapy: IMRT, SRT, Proton Therapy, Heavy Ion Therapy (at selected hospitals)
✅ Chemotherapy: Platinum-based and tailored regimens based on cancer type/stage 
✅ Targeted Therapy: EGFR, ALK, ROS1, and other mutation-specific oral medications
✅ Immunotherapy: PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors, often in combination with chemo or targeted therapy
✅ Palliative Care: Pain management, respiratory support, hospice care

3. Recommended Hospitals in Taiwan

1. Taipei Veterans General Hospital

Specialties: Lung cancer diagnosis, minimally invasive treatment, clinical trials, Heavy Ion therapy

Specialties: Advanced lung cancer surgery, targeted therapy trials, interventional radiology

Specialties: Proton therapy, robotic thoracic surgery, multidisciplinary team approach

Specialties: Lung cancer precision diagnostics, collaboration with MD Anderson (USA)

Specialties: Comprehensive care for advanced-stage lung cancer, post-surgery rehab

4. Estimated Treatment Costs (USD)

Diagnostic Evaluation (CT, PET-CT, biopsy) $1,000 – $2,500
Surgery (lobectomy, VATS, robotic) $8,000 – $15,000
Radiation Therapy (course) $6,000 – $10,000
Targeted Therapy (monthly) $1,500 – $3,500
Immunotherapy (per dose) $2,000 – $5,000

Costs vary by hospital, case complexity, and medication brand.

5. Services for International Patients

• Multilingual support (English, Japanese, Vietnamese)

• Medical visa and invitation letter support

• Airport pickup & lodging arrangements

• Dedicated international patient coordinator

• Medical translation of reports & prescriptions

• Telemedicine follow-up after discharge

6. How to Get Started

1. Contact a hospital's International Medical Center directly or through a medical coordinator.

2. Submit your medical records and recent imaging scans.

3. Receive preliminary evaluation and treatment plan.

4. Arrange visa and travel with support from hospital.

Need Assistance? We can help match you with the best lung cancer experts in Taiwan. Contact our patient care team at: toddting@espoir-nova.com

為什麼選擇台灣？台灣因其高品質、可負擔且易於取得的醫療服務而享譽國際。結合尖端的癌症治療技術、經驗豐富的多專科醫療團隊，以及以病患為中心的照護理念，成為許多國際醫療旅客尋求肺癌治療的首選地點。

1. 台灣可治療的肺癌類型

• 非小細胞肺癌（NSCLC）

• 小細胞肺癌（SCLC）

• 肺轉移癌（次發性肺癌）

2. 可提供的治療選項

✅ 手術：肺葉切除、楔形切除、肺全切除（採微創或機器手臂輔助手術）
✅ 放射治療：強度調控放射治療（IMRT）、立體定位放療（SRT）、質子治療、重粒子治療（特定醫院提供）
✅ 化學治療：鉑類為基礎的化療方案，依照癌症類型與分期個別調整
✅ 標靶治療：針對EGFR、ALK、ROS1等基因突變的口服藥物
✅ 免疫治療：PD-1／PD-L1抑制劑，常與化療或標靶合併使用
✅ 緩和醫療：疼痛控制、呼吸支持、安寧照護等

3. 台灣推薦醫院

1. 台北榮民總醫院

• 專長：肺癌診斷、微創治療、臨床試驗、重粒子治療

2. 國立台灣大學醫院（台大醫院）

• 專長：肺癌高階手術、標靶治療臨床試驗、介入放射治療

3. 林口長庚紀念醫院

• 專長：質子治療、機器人胸腔手術、多專科團隊合作

4. 中國醫藥大學附設醫院（台中）

• 專長：肺癌精準診斷、與美國MD安德森癌症中心合作

5. 高雄榮民總醫院

• 專長：晚期肺癌的全方位照護、術後復健

4. 治療費用估算（美金）

診斷評估（CT、PET-CT、生檢等） $1,000 – $2,500 USD
手術（肺葉切除、VATS、機器手臂） $8,000 – $15,000 USD
放射治療（整套療程） $6,000 – $10,000 USD
標靶治療（每月） $1,500 – $3,500 USD
免疫治療（每劑） $2,000 – $5,000 USD

實際費用依醫院、個案複雜程度與藥品品牌而異。

5. 國際病患專屬服務

• 多語言支援（英文、日文、越南文）

• 協助辦理醫療簽證與邀請函

• 機場接送與住宿安排

• 專屬國際病患協調員

• 醫療報告與處方翻譯服務

• 出院後遠距醫療追蹤

6. 如何開始申請？

1. 直接聯繫醫院的國際醫療中心，或透過我們進行洽詢

2. 提交醫療紀錄與近期影像檢查資料

3. 收到初步評估與建議治療計畫

4. 在醫院協助下安排簽證與行程

❓需要協助嗎？

我們可協助您媒合台灣最適合的肺癌專科醫師。請聯絡我們的病患照護團隊：📧 toddting@espoir-nova.com