Enhanced Whole-Body MRI Cancer-Screening Checkup Package
Men from US$1,620 (NT$52,000), women from US$1,682 (NT$54,000).
Without a Taiwan ID or NHI card: about US$1,944 (NT$62,400), 20% more by the hospital's own rules.
Book this checkupPrefer to book it yourself? Call Cheng Hsin General Hospital on 02-28264400 ext. 3999 or use its English site ↗. It's free; most hospitals take bookings in Chinese.
We book it with the hospital for you, from US$149, paid only after the hospital confirms. We reply by email with available dates, the confirmed price, and whether an English report is available.
Paying from a US account? HSA and FSA notes.
A premium-tier program with Brain MR angiography, Breast MRI, Pelvic MRI, Whole spine MRI and Low-dose chest CT and a 29-test panel.
What stands out
Aneurysms and narrowed brain arteries.
Breast cancer in high-risk women.
Pelvic organ abnormalities.
Whole spine survey.
Every test, in English
29 tests listed, 22 of them on our shared test list, so they line up against other hospitals' packages.
Show all 29 tests and what each screens for
| Test | Screens for |
|---|---|
| Vitals | |
| Height, weight and BMI | Basic body measurements used to assess weight-related health risk. |
| Kidney & Electrolytes | |
| Creatinine | Kidney function. |
| Tumor Markers | |
| AFP | Liver cancer marker (also used with liver ultrasound in hepatitis B carriers). |
| CA-125 | Ovarian cancer marker. |
| CA 15-3 | Breast cancer marker. |
| CA 19-9 | Pancreatic and biliary cancer marker. |
| CEA | Colorectal and other GI cancer marker. |
| CYFRA 21-1 | Lung cancer marker. |
| EBV VCA-IgA | Nasopharyngeal cancer risk (common in Taiwan and southern China). |
| PSA | Prostate cancer marker. |
| Ultrasound | |
| Abdominal ultrasound | Liver (fatty liver, tumors), gallbladder stones, pancreas, spleen and kidneys. |
| Breast ultrasound | Breast lumps; complements mammography, especially in dense breasts. |
| Carotid ultrasound | Plaque in the neck arteries; stroke risk. |
| Pelvic (gynecologic) ultrasound | Uterus and ovary abnormalities (fibroids, cysts). |
| Thyroid ultrasound | Thyroid nodules. |
| CT Imaging | |
| Low-dose chest CT | Early lung cancer; the USPSTF recommends it yearly for some adults 50 to 80 with a heavy smoking history. |
| MRI Imaging | |
| Brain MR angiography | Aneurysms and narrowed brain arteries. |
| Breast MRI | Breast cancer in high-risk women. |
| Pelvic MRI | Pelvic organ abnormalities. |
| Whole spine MRI | Whole spine survey. |
| Endoscopy | |
| Nasopharyngoscopy | Nasopharyngeal and throat abnormalities. |
| Women's Health | |
| Pap smear | Cervical cancer and precancer. |
Before you book
About 10 minutes' walk (775 m) from Shipai station
On the OCAC i僑卡 partner list. Card holders can ask the center about a discount.
17 packages listed
About this hospitalWhat the center says
From the center's own pages, in English. Each statement links to its source.
Payment for the checkup can be made by credit card or cash.
Visitors without an ROC ID card or NHI card are charged 1.2 times the local price under the hospital's international medical rules.
Specialist physicians give patients an initial explanation of their checkup report on the same day.
Based on the patient's medical needs, the center can help refer them to the appropriate outpatient department when the report is explained.
Bought one by one at US cash-pay marketplaces, the tests we could price list at about US$5,688–6,486 for a woman (19 of 21 tests) and US$4,277–4,975 for a man (14 of 16 tests) (MDsave, Quest and others; checked 2026-10-11).
How we priced it
A panel counts once however many of its tests the package lists. A test for one sex only is counted only for that sex. Tests we could not price are left out, so this is not what a US checkup would cost. Prices marked "rough" come from a single reseller or are extrapolated from a similar test.
- Abdominal ultrasound: US$150–375, MDsave, ultrasound one body area
- AFP: US$50, shayahealth.com (reseller), rough
- Breast ultrasound (women only): US$331, MDsave Ultrasound Breast Bilateral
- CA-125 (women only): US$34, shayahealth.com (reseller), rough
- CA 15-3 (women only): US$59, Walk-In Lab (reseller), rough
- CA 19-9: US$43, shayahealth.com (reseller), rough
- Carotid ultrasound: US$250–412, MDsave
- CEA: US$28, shayahealth.com (reseller), rough
- Creatinine: US$49, Quest direct comprehensive metabolic panel
- Low-dose chest CT: US$99–250, Memorial Healthcare System ($99); AARP (up to $250)
- Brain MR angiography: US$616, MDsave MR Angiogram without contrast (head or neck)
- Breast MRI (women only): US$779, MDsave MRI Breast(s) with and/or without contrast
- Pelvic MRI: US$612, MDsave MRI without contrast (any one body part incl. pelvis)
- Whole spine MRI: US$1,224, MDsave MRI without contrast x2 (two spine regions), rough
- Nasopharyngoscopy: US$634, MDsave Nasopharyngoscopy
- Pap smear (women only): US$40–150, CostHelper; BetterCare; Mira Health
- Pelvic (gynecologic) ultrasound (women only): US$220, MDsave Ultrasound (one body area, pelvic complete listed)
- Physician physical examination and 1 related test, priced as one panel: US$250–400, CVS ($99-150); CoveredUSA median ~$250; Sidecar ($353-502)
- PSA (men only): US$52–62, Quest direct-to-consumer
- Thyroid ultrasound: US$220, MDsave Ultrasound (one body area, thyroid listed)
Radiation from this package's imaging
About 1.5 mSv from the tests we could identify, a typical adult dose for these exams: roughly 6 months of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year, US average).
Not counted: Brain (3T MRI); Neck (3T MRI); Upper abdomen (3T MRI). If it is an X-ray, CT or PET scan, the total is higher.
- Low-dose chest CT · about 1.5 mSv
Typical doses from published references (RadiologyInfo.org ↗, Mettler et al. 2008 ↗); the actual dose depends on the scanner and protocol. Ask the center for its own figure.
What US screening guidelines say
The US Preventive Services Task Force is an independent US panel whose recommendations cover people without symptoms. Shown for comparison; it is not advice for you.
What US screening guidelines say about 11 of these tests
General preparation notes for 8 tests in this package
This is general information about how the exam is usually done, not medical advice for you or your family member. Requirements vary by center and by individual health history — always follow the center's own instructions and your own doctor's guidance, especially for any medicine change.
Usually needs about 6 hours without food beforehand; clear fluids other than milk or fizzy drinks are commonly still allowed. Loose, comfortable clothing is easiest.
Mention when booking: Mention if you have type 1 diabetes, so the center can offer an early appointment time.
For a transabdominal scan, drinking water beforehand to fill the bladder is common; for a transvaginal scan, an empty bladder is usual instead.
Mention when booking: Tell the center which type of scan you expect, and mention if you are, or might be, pregnant.
Usually needs no fasting and no contrast injection; loose clothing with no metal is easiest.
Mention when booking: Tell the center if you are, or might be, pregnant.
Guidelines on eating and drinking vary by center, so ask when booking. Remove jewelry and metal before the scan.
Mention when booking: Mention a pacemaker, aneurysm clip, cochlear implant or other implanted device, metal fragments, pregnancy, kidney disease, or claustrophobia.
Afterwards: If you take a sedative for claustrophobia or anxiety, you'll need someone to take you home; arrange this before the scan.
Guidelines on eating and drinking vary by center. Contrast is usually injected through an IV. Leave jewelry at home and wear loose, comfortable clothing.
Mention when booking: Mention breast implants, a pacemaker or other implanted device, metal fragments, pregnancy, kidney disease or dialysis, a contrast allergy, or claustrophobia.
Afterwards: If you take a sedative for claustrophobia or anxiety, you'll need someone to take you home; arrange this before the scan.
Guidelines on eating vary by center; some ask for a short fast beforehand. Remove jewelry and metal; expect to hold your breath at times.
Mention when booking: Mention a pacemaker or other implanted device, metal fragments, pregnancy, kidney disease, or claustrophobia.
Afterwards: If you take a sedative for claustrophobia or anxiety, you'll need someone to take you home; arrange this before the scan.
Guidelines on eating and drinking vary by center. Remove jewelry and metal beforehand; most orthopedic implants are safe.
Mention when booking: Mention a pacemaker, spinal hardware, or other implanted device, metal fragments, pregnancy, kidney disease, or claustrophobia.
Afterwards: If you take a sedative for claustrophobia or anxiety, you'll need someone to take you home; arrange this before the scan.
Usually asks that you avoid intercourse, douching and tampons for 24 hours beforehand, and avoid scheduling during your period if possible.
Mention when booking: Tell the center if you are having unexpected bleeding, think you might be pregnant, or have had an abnormal Pap or positive HPV test before.
Afterwards: Light bleeding or spotting afterward is common and usually stops within a few hours.
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Other packages at Cheng Hsin General Hospital
| Package | Tests | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Lab Testing Package G | 52 | US$374 NT$12,000 +20% without Taiwan ID or NHI card |
| Basic General Checkup Package | 62 | US$467 NT$15,000 Women US$530 +20% without Taiwan ID or NHI card |
| Entry-Level Cardiac Checkup Package | 48 | US$467 NT$15,000 +20% without Taiwan ID or NHI card |
| Ultimate Lab Testing Package H | 65 | US$498 NT$16,000 +20% without Taiwan ID or NHI card |
| Advanced Cardiac Checkup Package | 51 | US$623 NT$20,000 +20% without Taiwan ID or NHI card |
| Standard General Checkup Package | 71 | US$623 NT$20,000 Women US$685 +20% without Taiwan ID or NHI card |
| Elite General Checkup Package | 84 | US$935 NT$30,000 Women US$997 +20% without Taiwan ID or NHI card |
| Senior Cardiac Checkup Package | 52 | US$1,433 NT$46,000 +20% without Taiwan ID or NHI card |
| Comprehensive Whole-Body MRI Cancer-Screening Checkup Package | 78 | US$2,056 NT$66,000 Women from US$2,118 +20% without Taiwan ID or NHI card |
| Top-Tier Cardio-Cerebrovascular Checkup Package | 62 | US$2,056 NT$66,000 +20% without Taiwan ID or NHI card |
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