Macrophages and GcMAF: What to Know About This Self-Pay Clinic Option
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Macrophages are a type of white blood cell that is part of the body's immune system. They take in foreign substances and cell debris, and they pass information to other immune cells such as T cells.
About GcMAF
GcMAF is offered by some clinics in Japan as a self-pay option (free-practice medical care that is not covered by Japanese public health insurance). How it is prepared and administered, the number of sessions, fees and possible risks differ from clinic to clinic, so please confirm them directly with the clinic.
Points to confirm before a consultation
- Whether the clinic currently offers GcMAF and accepts patients from overseas.
- The total fees, the number of sessions and what is included.
- Possible risks and side effects, and how they are handled.
- How it relates to your current treatment. Please do not stop or delay treatment recommended by your physician, and discuss it with your attending physician first.
- How follow-up is arranged after you return home.
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