Cancer Screening in Seoul for International Patients
Cancers Covered by the Screening Panel
| Cancer | Primary screening method |
|---|---|
| Stomach | Gastroscopy |
| Colorectal | Colonoscopy |
| Lung | Low-dose chest CT |
| Liver/pancreas | Ultrasound / CT / markers |
| Breast | Mammography + ultrasound |
| Thyroid | Ultrasound |
| Prostate | PSA marker |
| Cervical | Pap / HPV testing |
Why Korea Screens Earlier and Finds More
Endoscopy-first stomach screening and routine ultrasound use mean early-stage findings that symptom-based systems often miss — a structural reason Korean survival statistics for stomach and colorectal cancer lead international comparisons.
What Happens if Something Is Found
Findings route to specialist consultation, usually within days — with the option of treatment in Korea or a records package for your home physician. See the abnormal-result guide.
Common Questions
Can one visit really screen for multiple cancers?
Yes — the panel above runs in a single coordinated schedule; that consolidation is the core of the Korean model.
Are tumor markers reliable on their own?
No single marker is diagnostic — markers are interpreted alongside imaging and endoscopy, which is why the panel combines them.
Is radiation exposure a concern?
Low-dose CT protocols are standard for screening; discuss cumulative exposure with the physician if you screen annually.
What if I have family history of a specific cancer?
Tell the coordinator — the panel can be weighted toward that risk with targeted imaging or genetic testing.