Patient Stories

7 stories from real patients

chengdu

Oncology Second Opinion in Chengdu — Giulia's Story

🇮🇹 Giulia, 52 · Italy

Oncology Second Opinion + Treatment Planning

Alternative treatment pathway identified — estimated €40,000 less than quoted surgery

Neoadjuvant protocol adopted by home oncologist; patient reports remission (self-reported)

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tianjin

Spinal Surgery in Tianjin — Jan's Story

🇳🇱 Jan, 55 · Netherlands

Lumbar Disc Replacement (2-level)

Saved over €25,000 vs. Dutch private

Returned to work 6 weeks post-surgery; patient reports significant pain reduction (self-reported)

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guangzhou

Cataract Surgery in Guangzhou — Klaus's Story

🇩🇪 Klaus, 71 · Germany

Bilateral Cataract Surgery

Saved over €6,000 vs. German private clinic

Both eyes treated in one visit; patient reports significantly improved vision (self-reported)

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beijing

Hip Replacement in Beijing — Marie's Story

🇫🇷 Marie, 64 · France

Total Hip Replacement

One-fifth the cost quoted in France

Returned home after 10 days; patient reports no complications (self-reported)

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shanghai

Cardiac Stenting in Shanghai — Peter's Story

🇳🇱 Peter, 58 · Netherlands

Coronary Artery Stenting

40% less than Dutch out-of-pocket estimate

Discharged the following morning; patient reports satisfactory recovery (self-reported)

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shanghai

Knee Replacement in Shanghai — Sophie's Story

🇬🇧 Sophie, 68 · United Kingdom

Total Knee Replacement

Saved over £18,000 vs. UK private

Discharged day six; completed UK rehabilitation; patient reports full mobility (self-reported)

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chongqing

Liver Resection in Chongqing — Yuki's Story

🇺🇸 Yuki, 47 · United States

Laparoscopic Liver Resection (hepatocellular carcinoma)

Saved over $90,000 vs. US hospital estimate

Surgery completed; patient reports clear imaging at subsequent check-ups (self-reported)

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