Patient Voices

*The opinions and treatments mentioned herein are the personal opinions of patients who received treatment, and are not a guarantee of recovery from medical conditions or of treatment outcomes.

“The treatment I received was just what I had expected.” – A female Georgian patient in her forties

Description of the treatment

Although the cancer had been removed in her own country, there was a possibility that the patient would have to undergo a mastectomy. She came to Japan to determine whether breast-conserving procedures were available, and a definite diagnosis was made through pathological examinations, an MRI scan, and other tests. Based on the examination results, it was found that she could choose to receive postoperative radiotherapy without undergoing a mastectomy. After receiving examinations and treatments for about five weeks, including three weeks of radiotherapy on an outpatient basis, the patient returned to Georgia.

What brought you to Japan for treatment/examination?

One of my friends had received treatment in Japan, and from hearing about my friend’s experience, I knew that Japan was famous for its advanced medical technology and high quality of medical services.

What is your opinion of the treatment administered in Japan?

As a result of the examinations, I found out that there were treatment options open to me without undergoing a mastectomy, and the treatment I received was just what I had 　expected. I am particularly grateful to the excellent radiotherapist who treated me with high-precision radiotherapy.

Services offered by MEJ

Patient/hospital matching, visa application support, medical interpretation service, and arrangement of accommodations.

“I feel safe while receiving treatment.” – A male Chinese patient in his sixties

Description of the treatment

When the patient came to Japan for the first time, implants and dental veneers were examined to determine his course of treatment, and the treatment began after his second visit to Japan. The patient is scheduled to receive treatment six to ten times over the course of one year (currently ongoing), including surgery to place four dental implants and subsequent adjustments.

What brought you to Japan for treatment/examination?

I came to Japan because I wanted to receive treatment from a doctor with advanced medical skills and a sense of responsibility.

What is your opinion of the treatment administered in Japan?

I have not completed the full course of treatment, but thanks to all the polite and responsible staff, including hospital workers, interpreters, and international healthcare coordinators, I feel safe while receiving treatment.

Services offered by MEJ

Patient/hospital matching, visa application support, medical interpretation services, hospital admission and discharge support, arrangement of airport pickup and transport, and arrangement of accommodations.

“I was impressed by their excellent surgical skills, like their sophisticated treatment of the surgical incisions.” – Regarding a male Chinese patient under the age of ten

Description of the treatment

After coming to Japan, the patient and his mother visited the Department of Ophthalmology for workups and saw a doctor in the Department of Plastic Surgery. Fascia graft implantation was then performed, in which fasciae from the left thigh were implanted into both eyelids. They returned to China after about one month of treatment, including suture removal.

What brought you to Japan for treatment/examination?

My son needed facial surgery and I wanted to avoid failure. I had heard that Japanese doctors were comparatively careful, and I decided to obtain treatment in Japan.
(Comment from the patient’s mother)

What is your opinion of the treatment administered in Japan?

We are very satisfied with the politeness of doctors and hospital workers. They selected surgical procedures that would allow for future reoperations, which gave me the impression that they treated my son with care. I was particularly impressed by their excellent surgical skills, like their sophisticated treatment of the surgical incisions.
(Comment from the patient’s mother)

Services offered by MEJ

Patient/hospital matching, visa application support, medical interpretation services, hospital admission and discharge support, arrangement of airport pickup and transport, arrangement of accommodations, and leisure support.

“I felt that patients were given opportunities to receive treatment with advanced medical technology in Japan.” – A male Russian patient in his sixties

Description of the treatment

After coming to Japan, the patient visited an outpatient department for a second opinion and selected anticancer drug treatment from among the other treatment methods proposed by the doctor. He received treatment for one month overall, comprising two courses of treatment each involving two weeks of hospitalization, and then returned to Russia.

What brought you to Japan for treatment/examination?

One of my friends had received the same treatment as mine from the same doctor, and told me that the level of medical care was very high in Japan, so I decided to go to Japan for treatment.

What is your opinion of the treatment administered in Japan?

My doctor proposed the best treatment for my disease and gave me hope.
The hospital workers had a high level of professionalism and a sense of responsibility, and provided courteous and considerate care to me. I greatly appreciated the kind and sincere help from the international healthcare coordinators, to do with shopping or looking for currency exchange services.

What is your impression of Japanese medical technology?

I felt that patients were given opportunities to receive treatment with advanced medical technology in Japan.

Services offered by MEJ

Visa application support, medical interpretation services, telephone interpretation, arrangement of accommodations, and leisure support.