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Question 1

就診前請問需要什麼手續？ What procedures will I need to complete first?

Please consult your doctor first. Patients need to be examined in other medical institutions. After diagnosis of cancer, please ask your attending doctor for a referral to receive heavy ion therapy treatment.

Answer

請先諮詢您的主診醫生。患者需要在其他醫療機構做檢查，經確診癌症後，選擇重離子線治療，並請主診醫師進行轉介。

Question 2

患者家屬可以單獨諮詢嗎？ Can a family member come alone to discuss treatment on behalf of another person?

可以。請患者家屬在諮詢前確認以下事項：

- 患者本人是否有治療意願

- 病歷（曾罹患之疾病、曾接受之手術等）

- 症狀（疼痛程度等）

- 身體運動能力（能否移動、日常生活是否需要幫助）

Yes. The patient's family shall confirm the following before consulting:

- Does the patient have a willingness to receive treatment?

- Medical records (diseases, surgical procedures, etc.)

- Symptoms (degree of pain, etc.)

- Physical exercise ability (can you move, whether you need help in daily life)

Answer

從首次開始治療大約需要入院2到3次，大約為2到3周。另外，治療部位不同，治療前的入院次數也不同。例如，治療前列腺癌時，可能因癌症的進展情況先實施幾個月的激素療法，再做重離子線治療。 Patients will be required to come to the facility two to three times following their initial examination and prior to starting treatment. This will normally be over a period of two to three weeks. Please note that the number of times you are required to visit the facility prior to treatment will be determined by the type of cancer to be treated. Depending on how far the cancer has progressed, patients with prostate cancer may be required to undergo hormone treatment for a few months prior to heavy ion therapy.

Answer

所有治療皆為門診。從外國來的患者可使用附近的住宿設施。

Question 3

從初診到治療開始需要多長時間？ How soon after the initial examination will the treatment start?

Question 4

治療過程中必須要住院嗎？ Will I need to be hospitalized during treatment?

The hospital doesn't include a ward for patients so they are required to commute for treatment. Patients from abroad can use nearby accommodation facilities.

Question 5

一次治療大約多長時間？ How long does one treatment session takes?

從進入治療室到離開大約需要20-30分鐘。實際接受重離子線照射的時間只有幾分鐘。照射女戈需要X- Ray拍照確定治療位置，並以毫米為單位調節身體位置，這一過程大約需要15分鐘。當然，治療部位不同所需時間也不同。

It takes about 20-30 minutes from entering the treatment room to the time you leave. The actual time to receive heavy ion beam irradiation is only a few minutes. Irradiating beams requires an X-Ray photo to determine the treatment location and adjust the body position in millimeters, a process that takes about 15 minutes. Of course, the time required to treat different parts is not the same.