Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• How does the Center charge?

  A package charging policy is used for our TomoTherapy service. For details, please contact our staff at 3651 8833.

• Does my medical insurance policy cover TomoTherapy and other services at the Center?

  Coverage varies with each insurance company. Please refer to your medical insurance policy or contact your insurer for details. You are also welcome to contact our staff at 3651 8623.

• What types of cancer can be treated with TomoTherapy?

  Head and neck cancer (brain tumours, scalp tumours, intracranial tumours, nasopharyngeal carcinoma and laryngeal cancer, etc.), lung cancer, trachea cancer, breast cancer, esophageal cancer, liver cancer, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, lymphoma, sarcoma, glioma, renal cancer, anal cancer, bladder cancer, parotid cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, mesothelioma, medulloblastoma, pediatric tumours, etc.

   

  Please feel free to consult our doctors for more details.

• Are there any side effects?

  Generally speaking, hospitalization is not needed for Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy. However, it depends on the patient’s condition and the doctor’s professional option.

• Do I have to be hospitalized?

  Generally speaking, hospitalization is not needed for Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy. However, it depends on the patient’s condition and the doctor’s professional option.

• How long is each therapy session?

  Depending on the conditions of individual patients, TomoTherapy can take several to tens of sessions. Each session can last from twenty minutes upwards.

• What is “Adaptive Treatment Planning”?

  As the length of a TomoTherapy cycle can range from several to tens of sessions, a tumour may move or shrink during this period. In response to this and in order to maximize the effectiveness of ongoing therapy, a second assessment will be conducted and any necessary adjustments to treatment will be made.