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
Funato Clinic
船戸クリニック
Yoro-cho, Yoro-gun, Gifu
Integrative medicine center in rural Gifu offering high-dose vitamin C, lymphocyte therapy, low-dose nivolumab, mild hyperthermia and the autologous cancer vaccine.
Treatments at Funato Clinic
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-dose intravenous vitamin C | 25–100 g of vitamin C infused as a non-toxic adjunct to cancer care. | Vitamin C, hydrogen & integrative care | How it works → |
| Lymphocyte infusion therapy | Lymphocytes from the patient's blood are cultured for three weeks and reinfused to strengthen immunity. | NK, NKT & T-cell therapies | Related treatment → |
| Low-dose nivolumab (Opdivo) | An immune checkpoint inhibitor at reduced dose, usually combined with other immune approaches. | Chemotherapy & standard oncology | Ask your coordinator |
| Mild hyperthermia | Weekly whole-body warming sessions of 30–45 minutes, often packaged with vitamin C and electron therapy. | Hyperthermia | Related treatment → |
| Hydrogen inhalation | Nasal hydrogen gas to reduce oxidative stress. | Vitamin C, hydrogen & integrative care | How it works → |
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
Funato Clinic is a multi-physician integrative-medicine clinic in Yoro, Gifu, with an Integrative Medical Center for cancer patients. Its program combines standard care with high-dose vitamin C, cultured lymphocyte infusions, low-dose nivolumab, weekly mild hyperthermia, hydrogen and ozone therapy and Kampo, and it is a Cell-Medicine partner for the autologous cancer vaccine. Home-visit and palliative care are also provided.
- Integrative oncology
- Kampo
- Home-visit and palliative care
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
- 1344 Funatsuki, Yoro-cho, Yoro-gun, Gifu 503-1382 岐阜県養老郡養老町船附1344
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9:00–12:00 and 17:00–19:00; Sat 9:00–12:00. Closed Wed/Sat afternoon, Sun and holidays.
- Official website
- funacli.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 Funato Clinic 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 Funato Clinic 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 Funato Clinic 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 Funato Clinic 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 Funato Clinic?
1344 Funatsuki, Yoro-cho, Yoro-gun, Gifu 503-1382.
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銀座みやこクリニック
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Sources
Summarized from the clinic’s public website on 2026-09-28. Report an error