{"id":578,"date":"2026-01-23T00:55:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T00:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/?page_id=578"},"modified":"2026-04-11T03:56:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T03:56:15","slug":"radiology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/departments\/radiology\/","title":{"rendered":"Radiology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- ============================================================\n     Radiology \u2014 Kishiwada Tokushukai Hospital\n     URL: \/en\/departments\/radiology\/\n     WordPress H1: Radiology\n     AIOSEO Focus Keyword: TomoTherapy Japan cancer radiation\n     SEO Title: Radiology & Radiation Therapy Japan \u2014 TomoTherapy | Kishiwada Tokushukai\n     Meta Description: Radiation therapy at Kishiwada Tokushukai Hospital, Osaka. TomoTherapy available for selected cases. International patients welcome. English support on-site. 20 min from KIX.\n     ============================================================ --><\/p>\n<p><!-- About Us --><\/p>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<h2>About Us<\/h2>\n<p>The Radiology Department at Kishiwada Tokushukai Hospital provides radiation therapy as part of multidisciplinary cancer care. Radiation therapy may be used as a primary treatment or combined with surgery or chemotherapy depending on the clinical situation.<\/p>\n<p>Treatment planning is based on the type and stage of cancer, tumor location, surrounding organs, and the patient&#8217;s overall condition. Each case is evaluated individually to determine the most appropriate approach.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"dept-about-minimal__divider\">\n<p>For selected cases, TomoTherapy \u2014 an advanced image-guided intensity-modulated radiation therapy system \u2014 may be used. The suitability of TomoTherapy is determined by clinical assessment, and treatment options are explained carefully before a plan is finalised.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- When to visit --><\/p>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<h2>When to visit<\/h2>\n<div class=\"dept-when\">\n<div class=\"dept-when__block\">\n<h3 class=\"dept-when__title\">Visit this department if:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"dept-when__list\">\n<li>You have been advised to consider radiation therapy for cancer treatment.<\/li>\n<li>You need radiation treatment planning before or after surgery.<\/li>\n<li>Radiation therapy is being considered in combination with chemotherapy.<\/li>\n<li>You need evaluation for local tumour control or symptom relief.<\/li>\n<li>You have been referred for a radiation therapy consultation.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-when__block dept-when__block--er\">\n<h3 class=\"dept-when__title\">Please note:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"dept-when__list\">\n<li>Radiation therapy is planned individually for each patient.<\/li>\n<li>Not all cancers require radiation treatment.<\/li>\n<li>The choice of technique depends on tumour characteristics and clinical assessment.<\/li>\n<li>TomoTherapy may be considered for selected cases, but it is not indicated for all patients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dept-when__note\">If you have urgent symptoms such as severe pain, high fever, heavy bleeding, or sudden breathing difficulty, please contact the Emergency Department first.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- Services --><\/p>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<h2>Services<\/h2>\n<div class=\"dept-scope\">\n<div class=\"dept-scope-item\">\n      <a href=\"\/en\/departments\/radiology\/tomotherapy\/\" class=\"dept-scope-link\">TomoTherapy \u2014 image-guided radiation therapy<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-services-note\">\n    Appointment required in principle.<br \/>\n    Referral from another medical institution is recommended.\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- Treatment flow --><\/p>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<h2>Treatment flow<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"dept-timeline\">\n<li class=\"dept-timeline__item\">\n<div class=\"dept-timeline__badge\">1<\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-timeline__content\">\n<h3>Initial consultation and evaluation<\/h3>\n<p>Medical history, diagnosis, imaging, and referral information are reviewed. The potential role of radiation therapy is assessed as part of overall cancer care. Overseas reports and imaging results are accepted.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dept-timeline__item\">\n<div class=\"dept-timeline__badge\">2<\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-timeline__content\">\n<h3>Treatment planning<\/h3>\n<p>A treatment plan is created based on tumour characteristics and surrounding organs. Radiation oncologists and medical physicists collaborate to design a plan that balances treatment effectiveness and safety. The planned schedule is explained to the patient before finalisation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dept-timeline__item\">\n<div class=\"dept-timeline__badge\">3<\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-timeline__content\">\n<h3>Radiation therapy<\/h3>\n<p>Radiation therapy is delivered according to the approved plan, with appropriate image verification and monitoring during the course of treatment.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dept-timeline__item\">\n<div class=\"dept-timeline__badge\">4<\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-timeline__content\">\n<h3>Follow-up and ongoing care<\/h3>\n<p>Follow-up is provided to monitor treatment response and manage treatment-related effects. Coordination with related departments is arranged as needed. Remote follow-up coordination for international patients is available through the International Medical Support Office after discharge.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- Clinical Leadership --><\/p>\n<section class=\"dept-leadership\">\n<h2 class=\"section-title\">Clinical leadership<\/h2>\n<p>The Radiology Department is supported by physicians involved in radiation therapy and hospital leadership. Care is provided through team-based clinical practice and collaboration with related departments.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- Contact --><\/p>\n<section class=\"op-section\" id=\"contact\">\n<h2>Contact<\/h2>\n<div class=\"contact-cards\">\n<div class=\"contact-card contact-card--jmhc\">\n<div class=\"contact-card__eyebrow\">Patients from overseas<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"contact-card__title\">Contact us from overseas<\/h3>\n<p class=\"contact-card__lead\">Start with a brief message to our International Medical Support Department. Please include your diagnosis, current condition, and the type of consultation or treatment you are seeking. We will review your case and guide you through the next steps.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ls-contact-icons\" style=\"margin-top:16px;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/GRXNFOG\" class=\"ls-contact-icon ls-contact-icon--line\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-line\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">LINE<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/818070945976\" class=\"ls-contact-icon ls-contact-icon--whatsapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-whatsapp\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">WhatsApp<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/contact.html\" class=\"ls-contact-icon ls-contact-icon--mail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"fa-regular fa-envelope\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">Online contact form<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-top:14px;font-size:.92rem;\"><a href=\"\/en\/international-treatment\/overview\/\">International Treatment Services \u2014 full details \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"MedicalOrganization\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/#org\",\n      \"name\": \"Kishiwada Tokushukai Hospital\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/\",\n      \"telephone\": [\"+81-72-445-9915\", \"+81-80-7094-5976\"]\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n      \"itemListElement\": [\n        { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/\" },\n        { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Departments (A\u2013Z)\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/departments\/\" },\n        { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Radiology\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/departments\/radiology\/\" }\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"MedicalWebPage\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/departments\/radiology\/\",\n      \"name\": \"Radiology & Radiation Therapy Japan \u2014 TomoTherapy | Kishiwada Tokushukai\",\n      \"description\": \"Radiation therapy at Kishiwada Tokushukai Hospital, Osaka. 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