Shizuoka Cancer Center, hospital in Japan
Shizuoka Cancer Center is a hospital in Nagaizumi specializing in cancer treatment with comprehensive services. It features robot-assisted surgery, proton therapy, advanced medications, a 50-room palliative care unit, and the Asunaro Library with books and materials on health topics for patients and families.
Founded in 2002, the center has grown into one of Japan's top cancer hospitals and received designation as the specialized cancer facility for Shizuoka prefecture. It was also one of the first to establish a Supportive Therapy Center to address patient needs during treatment.
The center's name reflects its focus on cancer care serving the Shizuoka region. Visitors can experience how medical treatment is integrated with spaces like the tatami room and gardens that draw on traditional Japanese design principles.
The center welcomes non-Japanese speakers if they bring an interpreter. The Asunaro Library is open to patients, families, and local residents and offers books and videos on health topics after registering with an ID document.
The center has conducted genetic research through a project called HOPE, analyzing information from more than 10,000 patients to identify better treatments. This research allows doctors to develop approaches tailored to each patient's genetic profile.
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