Cancer care for international patients

People who come to Mayo Clinic for cancer care are seen in Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. The center is a world leader in cancer care, research and education.

Each year, more than 138,000 people from across the globe turn to the center for care. Their trust gives us deep experience in providing advanced cancer treatment — including accurate diagnoses and individualized therapies — to people traveling internationally.

Mayo Clinic doesn't offer virtual consultations for international patients. However, our international team can guide you through every step to receiving our top-ranked cancer care. We help you understand the appointment process, plan your travel around your and your family’s needs, and coordinate your care once you arrive so your visit to the U.S. is as smooth as possible.

Your international team's goal is to reduce the stress of travel so you and your family can concentrate on what matters: treating your cancer.

People seen at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center each year

Types of cancer treated at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center

Cancer specialists with deep knowledge in essentially every type of cancer, including rare or complex types

Cancer expertise

Mayo Clinic is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center with three locations. For more than 50 years, Mayo Clinic has led advances in cancer care by focusing on a team approach to find better ways to diagnose and treat cancer.

Mayo Clinic has deep experience diagnosing and treating essentially every type of cancer, no matter how rare or complex.

Diagnosis and treatment

Because a fast and accurate diagnosis is key to effective treatment, our specialists use advanced techniques, such as genetic sequencing, to diagnose your cancer's exact stage, type and aggressiveness. This accuracy allows your care team to tailor a treatment plan specific to you, your cancer and your needs.

For international patients, our care teams make every effort to confirm a diagnosis and create a treatment plan in one visit. If you choose Mayo Clinic for your cancer treatment, your length of stay will depend on the type of treatment you need. Some treatments may be one-day operations, while others might require weekly visits over a few months.

Before you arrive, your international team will help you understand how long you might need to stay in the U.S.

Mayo Clinic offers some of the world's most advanced cancer treatment options. Depending on your needs, your treatment plan may include:

Proton beam therapy.
CAR-T cell therapy.
Nuclear medicine therapy.
Targeted oncology, such as monoclonal antibodies, biological therapy and chemotherapy.
Radiation therapy, including advanced techniques such as intraoperative radiation therapy and de-escalated adjuvant radiation therapy.
Interventional radiology, including radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation.
Surgical oncology using advanced techniques such as minimally invasive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy.
Bone marrow transplant.

For young people, Mayo Clinic offers specialists in adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer, fertility preservation and childhood cancers.

Learn more about customized cancer care at Mayo Clinic.

Your care team

At Mayo Clinic, you are at the center of your care. Our nearly 700 cancer specialists provide the needed expertise to accurately diagnose and treat your specific condition.

Depending on your needs, your cancer team also may include:

Geneticists.
Hematologists.
Medical oncologists.
Nurses.
Onco-psychologists.
Radiation oncologists.
Radiologists.
Surgical oncologists.
Others.

Your team also may include support staff such as international patient navigators and interpreters.

As part of the largest integrated, nonprofit medical group practice in the world, your cancer team may work with leading experts across all specialties. For instance, if you have another medical condition, your cancer team may consult with other experts to build a plan that treats both your cancer and related conditions.

Before you arrive, your international team will help you understand how long you might stay in the U.S.

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Costs and insurance

Find complimentary services to help you understand healthcare costs, find out whether we accept your insurance and learn about payment options.

Locations and travel

Learn about our U.S. locations, including local services, amenities and lodging options.

International appointment process

Get answers to top questions about the appointment process and learn how our representatives can support you at each step.

Connect with other Mayo Clinic visitors, patients and caregivers

Mayo Clinic Connect is a supportive patient and caregiver online community where you can share experiences, ask questions and get answers.