Japan Medical Information

We checked materials published by Japanese medical institutions directly. None of the five topics should be read as government-designated “Advanced Medical Care” (Senshin Iryo); regulatory status is shown separately for each topic.

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The labels next to each item show the basis of the information.

Institution’s descriptionAuthoritative sourceLimited evidence / research stageNot confirmed

Concept image of a radiotherapy room; not actual equipment — Illustrative image

Proton Therapy Information in Japan

Basic concepts of proton therapy, Japan’s public insurance coverage, and the equipment and care system published by the designated institution.

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Head and Neck Cancer Information in Japan

Method and points to confirm for selective intra-arterial chemoradiotherapy as described for oral and tongue cancer.

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Concept image of a white device emitting red light; not actual equipment — Illustrative image

Photoimmunotherapy-related Information in Japan

The actual drugs and device behind what the clinic calls “photoimmunotherapy”, with approval status and cost separated.

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Concept image of a laboratory bench with pipettes and culture flasks — Illustrative image

Nucleic Acid Medicine & Aptamer Information in Japan

Separates the broad category of nucleic acid medicines from the specific aptamer method used by the designated clinic.

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Concept image of a cleanroom corridor; not a real facility — Illustrative image

NK Cell-related Information in Japan

The difference between NK cell therapy and immune function assessment, self-pay status, and limitations the clinic states.

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Exterior of a modern white building with a garden, illustrating a clinic visit; not a real institution

Other Medical Info

Heavy-ion (carbon-ion) therapy

Radiotherapy that accelerates heavy particles such as carbon ions and directs them at the cancer site. Eligibility and conditions are summarised from materials published by Osaka Heavy Ion Therapy Center.

IVR (image-guided treatment)

Reaching a lesion with a catheter or needle while viewing the inside of the body with X-ray fluoroscopy, CT or ultrasound; RFA (radiofrequency ablation) is one form. Summarised from materials published by Yasumoto IVR Clinic.

Heavy-ion sessions by cancer (guide)

Head and neck tumours16
Oesophageal cancer12
Lung cancer4–16
Hepatocellular carcinoma4–12
Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma4–12
Pancreatic cancer12
Kidney cancer12
Local recurrence after colorectal surgery16
Cervical cancer20
Gynaecological melanoma16
Prostate cancer12
Bone and soft-tissue tumours16
Lymph node metastasis12

4 days a week · Osaka HIMAK published guide · the actual number is set by the medical team

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