BANGKOK CANCER HOSPITAL
 
Bangkok Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital (WSH) is Thailand’s first private hospital devoted entirely to the prevention, screening and treatment of cancer. It is also the recipient of a Clinical Care Pathway Certification awarded by the Joint Commission International. WSH is the referral center for cancer care for the 29 hospital network of the Bangkok Dusit Medical System (BDMS) and has been reported as the best recognized private full-service cancer center in Thailand for the past 6 years.
Through collaborative research with international institutions and multidisciplinary teams of specialized physicians, WSH utilizes cutting-edge technologies to provide innovative treatment methods that are pioneering advanced cancer treatment in Thailand. Early detection of cancer is critical to the success of treatment. Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital utilizes breakthrough tools and procedures in the diagnosis, staging and treatment of the disease that have placed the hospital among the world's leading oncology centers. Diagnostic technologies available include CT Scans, magnetic resonance imaging, digital mammograms, MRI, and PET/CT scans utilizing a cyclotron. Bangkok Hospital Medical Center (BMC) is one of the most technologically sophisticated hospitals in the world today. Founded in 1972, Bangkok Hospital has expanded into a state-of-the-art medical campus providing comprehensive care through multidisciplinary teams of highly trained specialists. With dedicated hospitals for cancer and heart disease, and over 60 specialized clinics and centers, it is a leading tertiary care facility providing award-winning, world-class healthcare services. Setting new standards in patient-focused care, BMC believes that the personalized attention of our doctors, nurses and staff is essential to providing the highest quality care. In addition to our medical services, we provide a full range of concierge services for our patients, which include limousine transfer to and from any destination in Bangkok, accommodation arrangements, visa extension services, and even tours for patients’ families. Bangkok Hospital also provides medical evacuation services via a fleet of ground and air transport services. Bangkok Hospital is accredited by Joint Commission International, a US-based organization widely seen as the gold standard for top-level healthcare service providers worldwide. The team approach to cancer care and pain management, involving multidisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals working in concert, assures that every option is considered and every aspect of the patient's treatment is well managed. At WSH, diagnostic radiologists, pathologists, oncology surgeons, radiation therapists, interventional radiologists, medical oncologists, psychiatrists, pain management team, nutritionists and specialized nurses all play a role in the treatment plan, resulting in improved quality of life for the patient. The purpose of a multidisciplinary team is to take advantage of the knowledge, skills, and experience that each health care provider has to offer, including the utilization of recent technological advancements and the latest chemo-therapeutic agents. A combination of therapies is often the best way to combat disease, and at the Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital multiple traditional and breakthrough treatments are often applied. These include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, molecular targeted therapy, intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), ambulatory chemotherapy, intervention radiology, pain management, and emotional and nutritional support. Tailored treatment options include alternative supplementary aroma therapy, therapeutic music, exercise, massage, reflexology and spiritual support. |