Before travelling
A preliminary review helps identify the next questions. It is not a final treatment plan.
Step 1. Tell us where you are in the process
Provide a brief description of the current situation without attempting to interpret the medical records yourself.
Examples include:
- Abnormal imaging without biopsy
- Newly diagnosed breast cancer
- Recommendation for breast-conserving surgery
- Recommendation for mastectomy
- Considering immediate reconstruction
- Considering delayed reconstruction
- Seeking review after previous surgery
Step 2. Organize the available records
Reports alone may not be sufficient. Imaging should generally be provided in its original digital format, and pathology material may be requested for review.
Step 3. Identify missing information
The initial review may identify missing imaging, pathology, biomarkers, staging information or previous treatment records.
This does not mean that every test must be repeated in Korea.
Step 4. Determine whether an in-person assessment may be useful
A clinical team may be able to describe possible next steps based on the submitted information.
Final eligibility for an operation, reconstruction or newer surgical approach requires direct clinical assessment and may change after examination or further testing.
Step 5. Coordinate the treatment sequence
When treatment in Korea is considered, planning should include not only the operation but also pathology reporting, discharge, possible additional treatment and follow-up after returning home.