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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