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University of Tsukuba Hospital — Cancer Genome Clinic

筑波大学附属病院 総合がん診療センター がんゲノム外来

Tsukuba, Ibaraki

University cancer genome outpatient clinic offering comprehensive gene-panel testing (including FoundationOne Liquid CDx) to match advanced solid tumors with targeted drugs.

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Treatments at University of Tsukuba Hospital — Cancer Genome 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.

TreatmentWhat it isTypeLearn more
Comprehensive cancer gene-panel testTumor tissue (or blood for FoundationOne Liquid CDx) is sequenced to find actionable mutations and matching drugs or trials. Genomic & liquid-biopsy testingAsk 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 Cancer Genome Clinic of the University of Tsukuba Hospital's Comprehensive Cancer Center runs comprehensive gene-panel tests that analyze many cancer genes at once to guide drug selection. Insurance covers testing only for patients in good general condition (PS 0–1) with solid tumors that lack standard treatment or have completed it, or cancer of unknown primary; other cases, including second-opinion discussions, are self-pay.

  • Cancer genomic medicine
  • Gene-panel testing
  • Clinical trials matching

International patients

What the clinic publishes

International patients case by case. Insurance criteria apply to insured residents; overseas patients would be self-pay — confirm availability.

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
2-1-1 Amakubo, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8576 茨城県つくば市天久保2-1-1
Hours
Not published. We confirm appointment times for you.
Official website
www.hosp.tsukuba.ac.jp/ccc/genome/subpage01
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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.

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Independent information. JapanMedAssist is not affiliated with University of Tsukuba Hospital — Cancer Genome Clinic unless stated.

How we arrange your visit

  1. 1

    Send your records

    Share your diagnosis, reports and imaging through our secure form. We translate them into Japanese.

  2. 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. 3

    Visit with an interpreter

    We schedule appointments, arrange a medical interpreter and explain all costs before you decide.

Frequently asked questions

Does University of Tsukuba Hospital — Cancer Genome Clinic accept international patients?

Case by case. Insurance criteria apply to insured residents; overseas patients would be self-pay — confirm availability. JapanMedAssist can coordinate records translation, interpretation and scheduling.

How do I book University of Tsukuba Hospital — Cancer Genome 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 University of Tsukuba Hospital — Cancer Genome 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 University of Tsukuba Hospital — Cancer Genome Clinic?

2-1-1 Amakubo, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8576.

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Summarized from the clinic’s public website on 2026-09-28. Report an error

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