Origin

According to the statistics of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, since 1982, malignant tumor (cancer) has ranked first in the top ten causes of death for 41 consecutive years; A total of 2,769 people died of visceral cancer, with an annual increase rate of 4.1%. According to the long-term observation by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the ranking of pancreatic cancer deaths has an upward trend.

In view of the difficulty of diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer, malignant tumors. Taipei Veterans General Hospital established a multi-specialty treatment team for pancreatic cancer in 2013. The main members include: General Surgery, Gastrointestinal Hepatobiliary Department, Endoscopic Diagnostic Agent Treatment Center, Medical Oncology Department, Radiation Oncology Department, Metabolism Department, Radiology Department, The Department of Nuclear Medicine and the Department of Pathology provide accurate diagnosis, advanced surgical techniques and comprehensive treatment plans.

For this reason, President Chen Weiming of Taipei Veterans General Hospital aims to strengthen the service quality and treatment efficiency of pancreatic cancer patients. Because Taipei Veterans General Hospital has the best surgical team, the first heavy particle center in Taiwan, and the most complete The multi-specialty treatment team of pancreatic cancer hopes to take advantage of the advantages of Taipei Veterans General Hospital, uphold the spirit of the hospital's treatment of urgent, severe and rare diseases, and implement the tasks of Taipei Veterans General Hospital. The "Pancreatic Cancer Treatment and Research Center".

Vision

The first choice hospital for all people to seek medical treatment, a world-class medical center.

Core value
Treat the disease as close, pursue excellence, abide by ethics, abide by the law and keep promises.

Target
Peace of mind, high-quality, patient-centered care.
A center of excellence in education and a pilot in medical research.