First in North Gyeongsang: 100,000 Radiation Therapy Sessions... Andong Hospital Sets New Standard for Regional Cancer Treatment

by Kwon Byunggeon

Published 17 Nov.2025 18:12(KST)

Professor Shin Sewon, Listed in Marquis Who’s Who, Brings Together Clinical Expertise
Easing the Burden of Long-Distance Cancer Treatment for Local Patients

Andong Hospital, operated by the Andong Medical Foundation and chaired by Kang Sinhong, has marked a new turning point in the history of cancer treatment in North Gyeongsang Province.

Andong Hospital serves as a key institution for essential medical care in the northern Gyeongbuk region through its Regional Emergency Medical Center, Regional Trauma Center, Regional Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease Center, and operation of Doctor Helicopter. Photo by Kwon Byunggeon

On November 17, Andong Hospital announced that its Department of Radiation Oncology at the Cancer Center has achieved a cumulative total of 100,000 radiation therapy treatments, the first such milestone in North Gyeongsang Province. This accomplishment is seen as effectively ending the era when local cancer patients had to travel to the Seoul metropolitan area or Daegu for treatment.

Since opening in May 2007, the Department of Radiation Oncology has continuously expanded its infrastructure to improve access to care. At the heart of this achievement is Professor Shin Sewon, whose clinical expertise has been recognized by inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who, one of the world’s top three biographical directories, along with the accumulated experience of the hospital’s specialized medical staff.

The Andong Hospital Cancer Center is equipped with state-of-the-art radiation therapy equipment, including the Vital Beam, two linear accelerators, PET-CT for precision cancer diagnostics, and high-precision intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). In addition, a multidisciplinary integrated care system involving departments such as Surgery, Hematology-Oncology, Radiology, and Pathology enables tailored, precision treatment for patients.

Furthermore, with the opening of a hospice ward in September, the hospital has established an integrated cancer care system that encompasses diagnosis, treatment, and palliative care, thereby improving medical accessibility for cancer patients in the region.

Professor Shin Sewon of the Department of Radiation Oncology stated, “Radiation therapy is a field of precision medicine that involves accompanying patients through dozens of treatment sessions. We will do our utmost to ensure that patients can receive the highest level of cancer care without having to travel far from home.”

Chairman Kang Sinhong commented, “Reaching 100,000 treatments is the result of the Cancer Center’s capabilities and the trust of the local community. We will continue to strengthen our advanced medical infrastructure to further enhance the quality of cancer treatment.”