Thalassemia Treatment Cost In South Korea

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Thalassemia is a blood disorder caused by having less haemoglobin than the required amount. In mild cases, Thalassemia may require medications such as vitamins and iron inducer. In severe cases, the treatment includes blood transfusions or bone marrow transplant.

Inclusions in the package

The cost of Thalassemia treatment includes the following:

  • Preoperative diagnostic tests cost (Blood tests, hemoglobin electrophoresis, etc.) 

  • Procedure cost

  • Treatment options (Chelation therapy, Stem cell therapy, Blood transfusion)

  • Post-Operative cost (depends on the number of follow-up sessions)

  • Medicine cost 

  • Patient's hospital stay

Factors affecting cost of Thalassemia Treatment

The overall cost of the procedure also varies based on the patient's condition and preferences. Some of these factors are:

  • Type of hospital and room opted (General, Twin sharing, or Single room)

  • The severity of the disease

  • Post-surgical complication, if it happens (such as delayed hemorrhage or infection)

  • Cost of Blood products (if required)

  • An extended stay at the hospital

  • Cost of accommodation during follow-ups, in case the patient is not a local resident

Frequently asked questions related to expenses that most patients have when planing for Thalassemia Treatment.

What is the cost of tests for thalassemia treatment?

Since thalassemia is a blood disorder that affects the body’s ability to produce red blood cells and hemoglobin, the first test that is done to start with the treatment is a complete blood count profiling, reticulocyte count, hemoglobin electrophoresis, and genetic testing. The package may or may not include the cost of the tests.

Is the medicine cost included in the thalassemia package?

In the case of thalassemia, oral medications are prescribed to the patient to help rid the body of the extra iron. The Medicines you consume at the hospital prescribed to you are included in the package. However, any medicines that are consumed outside the hospital are not covered in the package.

What's the stay duration for the thalassemia treatment, and the cost?

Thalassemia is generally treated via blood transfusion, bone marrow transplant, or splenectomy. The duration of the blood transfusion is around 1 to 4 hours, depending on the part of the blood you get and how much you need it. In the case of a bone marrow transplant and splenectomy, expect to spend 30 to 60 days in the hospital for your transplant.  If you have to stay in the hospital for the surgery, it will be covered in the package. You need to consult your doctor to get the best treatment plan for you.

List of Centers for Thalassemia Treatment in South Korea

Popular Cities in South Korea for Thalassemia Treatment are:

Doctors for Thalassemia Treatment in South Korea

The right doctor to consult for treating Thalassemia is Hematologist who specializes in treating blood disorders.

Listing popular specialists:

Prof. Chung Joo Seop

Prof. Chung Joo Seop

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Dr. Jee-Hyun Kim

Dr. Jee-Hyun Kim

Consultant, 25 years of experience

Seoul National University – Bundang HospitalLocation

Breast cancer Hepatocellular carcinoma Bone marrow failure syndrome Autologous transplant for multiple myeloma Hemoglobinopathies for thalassemias and sickle cell disease Management of clots and Bleeding problems Immunodeficiency work up

Dr. Keun-Wook Lee

Dr. Keun-Wook Lee

Consultant, 15 years of experience

Seoul National University – Bundang HospitalLocation

Bone Marrow Transplant Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia - ALL in Adults Breast Biopsy Hairy Cell Leukemia - HCL Metastatic Tumors Treatment Adrenal Cancer Treatment Anal Cancer Treatment Bile Duct Cancer Treatment Bladder Cancer Treatment Breast Cancer-Surgical

Dr. Ji-Won Kim

Dr. Ji-Won Kim

Consultant, 15 years of experience

Seoul National University – Bundang HospitalLocation

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Dr. Se-Hyun Kim

Dr. Se-Hyun Kim

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Seoul National University – Bundang HospitalLocation

Carcinoma of Unknown Primary (CUP) Treatment Castleman Disease Treatment Cervical Cancer Treatment Endometrial Cancer Treatment Esophagus Cancer Treatment Ewing Family of Tumors Treatment Eye Cancer Treatment Gallbladder Cancer Treatment Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD) Treatment Hodgkin Disease Treatment Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer Treatment Leukemia - Acute Myeloid AML Chronic Myeloid Leukemia- CML

Dr. Yu Jung Kim

Dr. Yu Jung Kim

Consultant, 14 years of experience

Seoul National University – Bundang HospitalLocation

Chemotherapy Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia - ALL in Adults Breast Biopsy Hairy Cell Leukemia - HCL Metastatic Tumors Treatment Adrenal Cancer Treatment Anal Cancer Treatment Bile Duct Cancer Treatment Bladder Cancer Treatment Breast Cancer-Surgical

Dr. Shin Sang-Won

Dr. Shin Sang-Won

Consultant, 36 years of experience

Korea University – Anam HospitalLocation

Breast cancer Hepatocellular carcinoma Bone marrow failure syndrome Autologous transplant for multiple myeloma Hemoglobinopathies for thalassemias and sickle cell disease Management of clots and Bleeding problems Immunodeficiency work up

Dr. Park Kyong-Hwa

Dr. Park Kyong-Hwa

Associate Professor, 22 years of experience

Korea University – Anam HospitalLocation

Hepatocellular carcinoma Bone marrow failure syndrome Autologous transplant for multiple myeloma Hemoglobinopathies for thalassemias and sickle cell disease Management of clots and Bleeding problems Immunodeficiency work up

Dr. Lee Soo-Hyeon

Dr. Lee Soo-Hyeon

Associate Professor, 26 years of experience

Korea University – Anam HospitalLocation

Aplastic Anemia Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) Treatment - Preleukemia Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant Thalassemia Treatment Bone Marrow Transplant Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant Sickle Cell Anemia

Dr. Jong-Wook Lee

Dr. Jong-Wook Lee

Professor, 33 years of experience

The Catholic University Of Korea – Seoul St. Mary’s HospitalLocation

Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Breast cancer Hepatocellular carcinoma Bone marrow failure syndrome Autologous transplant for multiple myeloma Hemoglobinopathies for thalassemias and sickle cell disease Management of clots and Bleeding problems

Dr. Dong-Wook Kim

Dr. Dong-Wook Kim

Professor, 28 years of experience

The Catholic University Of Korea – Seoul St. Mary’s HospitalLocation

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Hematologic malignancy Refractory hematologic disorder Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Dr. Seok Goo Cho

Dr. Seok Goo Cho

Professor, 32 years of experience

The Catholic University Of Korea – Seoul St. Mary’s HospitalLocation

Malignant Lymphoma Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Autologous transplant for multiple myeloma Hemoglobinopathies for thalassemias and sickle cell disease Management of clots and Bleeding problems Immunodeficiency work up

Dr. Chang-Ki Min

Dr. Chang-Ki Min

Professor, 31 years of experience

The Catholic University Of Korea – Seoul St. Mary’s HospitalLocation

Plasma cell disorders Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation Hepatocellular carcinoma Bone marrow failure syndrome Autologous transplant for multiple myeloma

Dr. Hee-Je Kim

Dr. Hee-Je Kim

Professor, 26 years of experience

The Catholic University Of Korea – Seoul St. Mary’s HospitalLocation

Acute Myelogenous Leukemia Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (Haploidentical) Breast cancer Hepatocellular carcinoma Bone marrow failure syndrome Autologous transplant for multiple myeloma Hemoglobinopathies for thalassemias and sickle cell disease Management of clots and Bleeding problems

Dr. Seok Lee

Dr. Seok Lee

Professor, 30 years of experience

The Catholic University Of Korea – Seoul St. Mary’s HospitalLocation

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Mixed Phenotype Acute Leukemia Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Bone marrow failure syndrome Autologous transplant for multiple myeloma Hemoglobinopathies for thalassemias and sickle cell disease Management of clots and Bleeding problems

Dr. Ki Seong Eom

Dr. Ki Seong Eom

Professor, 30 years of experience

The Catholic University Of Korea – Seoul St. Mary’s HospitalLocation

Malignant lymphoma Chronic lymphocytic leukemia Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Hematologic malignancy Refractory hematologic disorder

Dr. Yoo-Jin Kim

Dr. Yoo-Jin Kim

Professor, 28 years of experience

The Catholic University Of Korea – Seoul St. Mary’s HospitalLocation

Malignant Lymphoma Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Autologous transplant for multiple myeloma Hemoglobinopathies for thalassemias and sickle cell disease Management of clots and Bleeding problems Immunodeficiency work up

Dr. Cho Byoung Sik

Dr. Cho Byoung Sik

Professor, 22 years of experience

The Catholic University Of Korea – Seoul St. Mary’s HospitalLocation

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Hematologic malignancy Refractory hematologic disorder Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Dr. Kyunghee Lee

Dr. Kyunghee Lee

Professor, 35 years of experience

Yeungnam University Medical CenterLocation

Myeloproliferative neoplasms Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation Autologous transplant for multiple myeloma Hemoglobinopathies for thalassemias and sickle cell disease Management of clots and Bleeding problems

Dr. Minkyung Kim

Dr. Minkyung Kim

Professor, 20 years of experience

Yeungnam University Medical CenterLocation

lymphoma multiple myeloma and other blood diseases hematopoietic stem cell transplantation head and neck cancer

Success Rate

The overall Thalassemia-free survival rate lies between 85-90 percent. Facial bone deformities, dark colored urine, prolonged growth & development, tiredness, fatigue, yellow or pale skin are certain signs and symptoms that may suggest a person may have Thalassemia.

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Frequently Asked Questions Related to Thalassemia Treatment

Before the Procedure (10 Questions):

Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder in which the body makes an abnormal form of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the protein molecule in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Thalessemia is an inherited disease which means one of your parents will be the carrier of the disease.

Symptoms of thalassemia includes deformity of bone, dark colour urine, delayed growth and development and excessive fatigue, yellow or pale skin.

Thalassemia occurs when there is an abnormality or mutation in one of the genes is seen which is involved in the production of hemoglobin. If one of your parents has thalassemia that you may develop thalassemia minor or you can be a carrier of the disease.

Some of the symptoms of thalassemia consists of frequent infection, pale skin, jaundice, enlarged organs, poor appetite and fussiness.

Some of the tests for diagnosing thalassemia includes complete blood examination, thalassemia patient have few healthy red blood cells and less amount of hemoglobin present in their blood and patient with alpha or beta thalassemia may have smaller number of red blood cells.

Regular blood transfusion is the only treatment option available for thalassemia patients, thalassemia patient can live a normal live. Most of the thalassemia patient requires blood transfusion in every two to four weeks. Regular blood transfusion provide thalassemia patient with red blood cells which are needed for survival, once the red blood cells are broken the body has got extra amount of iron.

In mild to moderate thalassemia frequent blood transfusion is being needed and for more frequent form of thalassemia frequent blood transfusion is being needed. With time blood transfusion causes build up of iron  which can damage your heart, liver and other organs.

Till now thalassemia cannot be prevented because it is an inherited blood disorder which is being passed from parents to children but the carriers of this disease can be identified with genetic tests.

Patient with thalassemia will expect to get a normal life and for patient or severe thalassemia have a good chance of long term survival till they follow the treatment plan. Bone marrow transplant can cure thalassemia.

You should avoid eating excess iron, take a healthy diet and stop contaminating yourself from any infection.

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