Cancer Screening in Busan 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.
Leadership That Comes From Cancer Medicine
Few screening centers are directed by a cancer surgeon of record. Dr. Baik led Severance's Colorectal Cancer Center before founding the IFC center, and the screening pathway reflects it: endoscopy-first stomach and colon screening, Hologic AI-assisted breast imaging, low-dose chest CT, and direct referral lines to Severance, Busan Paik, and PNUH if a finding needs treatment.
Common Questions
Why does the director's background matter for screening?
Screening quality is judgment plus equipment — a colorectal cancer surgeon's protocol design and referral network change what happens when something is found.
Which cancers does the panel cover?
Stomach, colorectal, lung, liver/pancreas, breast, thyroid, prostate, and cervical — by endoscopy, CT, ultrasound, AI mammography, and markers.
What happens if cancer is suspected?
Specialist consultation and referral through cooperative hospitals — Severance, Gangnam Severance, Busan Paik, PNUH, Kosin, Dong-A — typically within days.
Is the mammography really AI-assisted?
Yes — Hologic Selenia Dimensions with FDA/MFDS-approved computer-aided detection.