Oncology
Benibana Internal Medicine Clinic
べにばな内科クリニック
Yamagata City, Yamagata
Treatments offered
- Microwave hyperthermia
- Cancer immune-cell therapy
- Autologous cancer vaccine
- CTC (circulating tumor cell) test
Oncology
Atago Hospital
医療法人新松田会 愛宕病院
Kochi City, Kochi
Kochi general hospital whose GI surgery department offers the autologous cancer vaccine, Guardant360 liquid biopsy, Guardant Reveal ctDNA monitoring, intraperitoneal paclitaxel and BAK therapy.
Treatments at Atago Hospital
What each treatment is and how it is given. Whether it suits you is decided by the clinic’s physician after reviewing your records.
| Treatment | What it is | Type | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autologous cancer vaccine (Cell-Medicine) | Made from the patient's own formalin-fixed or paraffin-embedded tumor tissue (at least 2 g); one course is two skin tests and three vaccine injections given as an outpatient. | Dendritic-cell & cancer vaccines | Related treatment → |
| Guardant360 liquid biopsy | Blood-based cancer gene panel for advanced cancer, processed in the US, with results in as little as five days to help find matched drugs. | Genomic & liquid-biopsy testing | Ask your coordinator |
| Guardant Reveal ctDNA monitoring | Detects circulating tumor DNA after treatment of colorectal, lung or breast cancer to assess recurrence risk; results in about two weeks. | Genomic & liquid-biopsy testing | Ask your coordinator |
| Intraperitoneal paclitaxel chemotherapy | Paclitaxel is delivered directly into the abdominal cavity through an implanted port for peritoneal dissemination, usually combined with oral or IV chemotherapy. | Catheter & interventional therapy | Ask your coordinator |
| BAK therapy | CD56-positive NK and γδT cells are expanded and activated outside the body and reinfused to attack solid tumors. | NK, NKT & T-cell therapies | Related treatment → |
Many treatments listed here are self-pay (not covered by Japanese public insurance) and some are not approved as standard treatment in Japan. Regenerative and cell therapies are provided under registered plans based on the Act on the Safety of Regenerative Medicine.
Costs depend on your case and differ for international patients. Your coordinator explains the clinic's fees, interpreter and coordination costs before you decide.
About the clinic
Atago Hospital in Kochi runs self-pay oncology services through its gastrointestinal surgery department. It conducts clinical research on the autologous cancer vaccine with Cell-Medicine Inc., offers fast US-processed liquid biopsies (Guardant360 and Guardant Reveal), and describes itself as the only facility in Shikoku providing intraperitoneal paclitaxel chemotherapy for peritoneal metastases from gastric and colorectal cancer. BAK immune-cell therapy is also available for solid tumors.
- Gastrointestinal surgery
- Peritoneal metastasis (intraperitoneal chemotherapy)
- Liquid biopsy
- Cancer immunotherapy
Doctors
Dr. Hiyama 檜山
Gastrointestinal surgeon; leads self-pay oncology outpatient
Reviews liquid-biopsy results and manages intraperitoneal chemotherapy; second-opinion consultations are booked through his clinic.
International patients
What the clinic publishes
This clinic has not published an international patient service. JapanMedAssist can coordinate records translation, medical interpretation and scheduling on your behalf.
What JapanMedAssist adds
- Records collection and Japanese translation
- Physician pre-review of your case
- Appointment scheduling
- Medical interpreter at every visit
- Visa and travel letter guidance
Access and hours
- Address
- 1-1-13 Atagomachi, Kochi 780-0051 高知県高知市愛宕町1丁目1-13
- Hours
- Not published. We confirm appointment times for you.
- Official website
- atago-hp.or.jp
Ask us about this clinic
Send us your diagnosis and treatment history. A case coordinator will check whether this clinic fits your case, request a medical review, and explain costs and next steps before you travel.
Independent information. JapanMedAssist is not affiliated with Atago Hospital unless stated.
How we arrange your visit
- 1
Send your records
Share your diagnosis, reports and imaging through our secure form. We translate them into Japanese.
- 2
Clinic match and physician review
We check which clinics fit your case and ask the clinic’s physician to review it before you travel.
- 3
Visit with an interpreter
We schedule appointments, arrange a medical interpreter and explain all costs before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
Does Atago Hospital accept international patients?
This clinic has not published an international patient service. JapanMedAssist can coordinate records translation, medical interpretation and scheduling on your behalf.
How do I book Atago Hospital from abroad?
Send your diagnosis and recent medical records through our consultation form, WhatsApp or Messenger. A coordinator checks whether this clinic fits your case, arranges a medical review, and explains costs and next steps before you travel.
How much does treatment at Atago Hospital cost?
Costs depend on your case and differ for international patients. Your coordinator explains the clinic's fees, interpreter and coordination costs before you decide. Many treatments are self-pay and not covered by Japanese public insurance.
Which documents do I need?
Usually a referral letter or summary from your current doctor, recent pathology and imaging reports, and a list of treatments so far. We help you collect and translate them.
Where is Atago Hospital?
1-1-13 Atagomachi, Kochi 780-0051.
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Sources
Summarized from the clinic’s public website on 2026-09-28. Report an error