Oncology
Iwata Neurosurgery Clinic
いわた脳神経外科クリニック
Osaka City, Osaka
Treatments offered
- Autologous cancer vaccine for glioblastoma (AFTVac)
- DWIBS whole-body MRI
Oncology
Tsukuba Central Hospital — Radiation Oncology (CyberKnife)
つくばセントラル病院 放射線腫瘍科
Ushiku, Ibaraki
Ibaraki hospital radiation center offering CyberKnife stereotactic radiotherapy and Radixact IMRT, staffed with University of Tsukuba radiation oncologists.
Treatments at Tsukuba Central Hospital — Radiation Oncology (CyberKnife)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CyberKnife stereotactic radiotherapy | Robotic 6 MV radiotherapy with real-time position correction that concentrates dose on tumors up to about 6 cm while sparing surrounding tissue. | Radiotherapy & particle therapy | Ask your coordinator |
| Radixact IMRT | Helical intensity-modulated radiotherapy delivering 360-degree beams shaped to complex tumor geometry. | Radiotherapy & particle therapy | Ask your coordinator |
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
The radiation oncology department of Tsukuba Central Hospital provides high-precision stereotactic radiotherapy with a CyberKnife system (automatic tumor tracking, tumors up to about 6 cm) and helical IMRT with Radixact. It is led by University of Tsukuba professor emeritus Koji Tsuboi, with visiting radiation oncologists from University of Tsukuba Hospital. A referral letter is not required for the first consultation.
- Stereotactic radiotherapy
- IMRT
- Brain and body radiosurgery
Doctors
Koji Tsuboi 坪井 康次
Vice Director; Director, Radiation Therapy Center
Professor emeritus, University of Tsukuba. Board-certified neurosurgeon and cancer treatment specialist.
Yukihiro Tsuchida 土田 幸広
Director, CyberKnife Department
Board-certified neurosurgeon and cancer treatment specialist.
International patients
What the clinic publishes
International patients case by case. English page available.
Languages: English
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
- 1589-3 Kashiwadacho, Ushiku, Ibaraki 茨城県牛久市柏田町1589-3
- Hours
- Outpatient 9:00–11:30 and 14:00–16:00 by appointment.
- Official website
- central.or.jp/sector/cyberknife.php
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 Tsukuba Central Hospital — Radiation Oncology (CyberKnife) 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 Tsukuba Central Hospital — Radiation Oncology (CyberKnife) accept international patients?
Case by case. English page available. JapanMedAssist can coordinate records translation, interpretation and scheduling.
How do I book Tsukuba Central Hospital — Radiation Oncology (CyberKnife) 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 Tsukuba Central Hospital — Radiation Oncology (CyberKnife) 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 Tsukuba Central Hospital — Radiation Oncology (CyberKnife)?
1589-3 Kashiwadacho, Ushiku, Ibaraki.
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京都市立病院 がんゲノム医療
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Sources
Summarized from the clinic’s public website on 2026-09-28. Report an error