The National Cancer Center has been combating cancer-related mortality since 2000. Its work encompasses not only the treatment of oncological diseases, but also scientific research, educational activities, and active collaboration with the government to develop methods for effective diagnosis and treatment.
The center’s staff perform more than 9,000 surgeries and radiation therapy sessions annually and publish over 250 scientific papers in professional journals.
Patients are treated across 16 divisions, each specializing in the management of malignant tumors in various organs, including the stomach, intestines, lungs, liver, and prostate. Each division is staffed with physicians who are recognized experts in their fields, surgeons, radiologists, and experienced nurses.
Among other clinics, the National Cancer Center stands out not only for its strong scientific base but also for its advanced facilities. It is one of the few centers in Korea to offer proton therapy — a new, safe, and effective method of cancer treatment without surgery.
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Proton therapy can be used to treat tumors of various locations and sizes.
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Under computer guidance, a linear accelerator directs a beam of protons precisely at the tumor. The protons release their energy at the target site, destroying tumor cells in a precisely calculated area without damaging surrounding tissues either before or beyond the tumor.
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Side effects are generally milder compared to other forms of radiation therapy.
Oncology
Hematology and oncohematology
