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Advanced Clinical Pathway

Complex or recurrent cancers

Chinese reference name: 复杂或复发肿瘤

Specialized particle radiotherapy (carbon-ion & proton), high-complexity salvage surgery, and indication-specific immunotherapy for recurrent, refractory, or unresectable solid tumors.

Patient Candidacy & Fast Facts

Key Considerations for Patients

Suitable Conditions: Advanced or recurrent cases seeking breakthrough therapies approved in top clinical centers.
National Centers: Direct pathways across 2 leading tertiary hospitals with dedicated international wings.
Pre-Travel Review: Multidisciplinary team (MDT) case review available before international travel.
Evaluation Window
1–2 Weeks
Language Support
English Dedicated

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Personalized Treatment Planning

Carbon-Ion & Proton Beam Radiation Pathway

Benchmark your condition, review clinical records needed for triage, and prepare your medical travel plan with leading centers.

Sharp Bragg-peak physical targeting sparing adjacent neural tissues
High RBE against radioresistant skull base chordoma & sarcomas
SPHIC & national particle beam facilities with thousands of treated cases
Pre-trip record checklistRequired for triage
  • Thin-slice contrast CT / MRI DICOM discs
  • Pathology slides or paraffin blocks
  • Prior radiation treatment fields (RT dose plans)
Build Particle Therapy & Oncology Plan

Pre-selects Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center & relevant clinical criteria

Specialized Treatment Protocols

Target Indications & Qualified Hospital Capabilities

Explore clinical indications, treatment modalities, bed and ICU requirements, and patient eligibility criteria verified across leading tertiary centers.

5 Priority Pathways Verified
High-Priority Target#01

Locally Recurrent Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC) & Skull Base Tumors (复发鼻咽癌与颅底脊索瘤)

Target Stage & Goal: Local recurrence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma after prior radical photon radiotherapy, or unresectable skull-base chordoma/chondrosarcoma adjacent to critical neurovascular structures.

Hospitals with Verified Conditions to Treat This Disease:
Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center
SPHIC / 上海市质子重离子医院Shanghai · Premier Carbon-Ion & Proton Radiotherapy Facility
Head & Neck Radiation Oncology / International Medical Service
Hospital Facilities & Qualified Conditions:

Siemens synchrotron particle accelerator delivering carbon ions and protons, sub-millimeter 3D pencil-beam scanning, 6-degree-of-freedom robotic treatment couches, real-time 4D CT motion tracking.

Specific Treatment & Technology Offered:

Carbon-Ion Re-Irradiation (高相对生物有效性碳离子线二次放疗,精准破坏癌细胞双链DNA且周围危及器官受量急剧下降).

Required Patient Eligibility Criteria:

Confirmed localized recurrence or unresectable skull base tumor; interval from previous radiation >1 year; tumor distance to brainstem/optic chiasm >3 mm; KPS performance score ≥70; no distant metastases.

Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
FUSCC / 复旦大学附属肿瘤医院Shanghai · National Cancer Clinical Medical Center
Department of Head & Neck Surgery / MDT Center
Hospital Facilities & Qualified Conditions:

World-renowned head and neck surgical oncology division, high-definition endoscopic skull base surgery theater, multi-modality tumor board.

Specific Treatment & Technology Offered:

Transnasal Endoscopic Skull Base Salvage Resection + Intraoperative Navigation.

Required Patient Eligibility Criteria:

Resectable recurrence without circumferential internal carotid artery encasement; patient able to tolerate general endotracheal anesthesia.

High-Priority Target#02

Locally Advanced / Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma

局部晚期原发性肝癌

Target Stage & Goal: Large solitary or multi-nodular hepatocellular carcinoma not amenable to curative open resection due to insufficient future liver remnant or microvascular invasion.

Hospitals with Verified Conditions to Treat This Disease:
Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center
SPHICShanghai · Particle Radiotherapy Benchmark
Abdominal Radiation Oncology Division
Hospital Facilities & Qualified Conditions:

Advanced respiratory gating system, implanted gold fiducial marker tracking, non-invasive stereotactic body immobilization.

Specific Treatment & Technology Offered:

Hypofractionated Carbon-Ion Radiotherapy (大分割碳离子放疗,通常仅需4-10次照射即可彻底消融大体积肝肿瘤).

Required Patient Eligibility Criteria:

Child-Pugh class A or well-compensated B (score ≤7); residual non-tumorous liver volume >30%; tumor diameter ≤15 cm; absence of macro-vascular portal vein main trunk occlusion and distant metastases.

Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
复旦大学附属中山医院Shanghai · National Medical Center (Liver Cancer Institute)
Liver Cancer Institute / International Medical Center
Hospital Facilities & Qualified Conditions:

World's highest-volume robotic liver resection suites, integrated microvascular interventional catheterization labs (TACE / HAIC), liver transplantation ICU.

Specific Treatment & Technology Offered:

Hepatic Arterial Infusion Chemotherapy (HAIC-FOLFOX) downstaging combined with Da Vinci Xi robotic radical liver resection.

Required Patient Eligibility Criteria:

BCLC stage B/C liver cancer with good hepatic reserve (ICG-15 <15%); ECOG score 0-1.

High-Priority Target#03

Locally Advanced Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma

局部晚期胰腺癌

Target Stage & Goal: Borderline resectable or locally advanced pancreatic cancer with celiac axis or superior mesenteric artery/vein encasement without distant metastases.

Hospitals with Verified Conditions to Treat This Disease:
Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center (FUSCC) & SPHIC
Shanghai · National Cancer Clinical Center & Particle Center
Department of Pancreatic Surgery / Multidisciplinary Oncology Clinic
Hospital Facilities & Qualified Conditions:

Specialized Pancreatic Cancer Institute, vascular reconstruction surgical theater, carbon-ion beam planning avoiding adjacent duodenal mucosa.

Specific Treatment & Technology Offered:

Neoadjuvant Carbon-Ion Radiation / Systemic Chemotherapy followed by Radical Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple) with Mesenteric Vessel Reconstruction.

Required Patient Eligibility Criteria:

Pathologically confirmed adenocarcinoma; vascular contact without distant peritoneal seeding; CA19-9 verifiable; KPS score ≥80.

Specialized Indication#04

Recurrent High-Grade Glioma & Deep Brain Tumors

难治复发胶质母细胞瘤与颅内深部肿瘤

Target Stage & Goal: Recurrent glioblastoma or refractory deep brain tumor after standard temozolomide chemoradiation requiring precision re-intervention.

Hospitals with Verified Conditions to Treat This Disease:
Beijing Tiantan Hospital & SPHIC
Beijing / Shanghai · National Neurological Center & Particle Facility
Glioma Center / International Medical Center
Hospital Facilities & Qualified Conditions:

Neurosurgical theaters equipped with intraoperative 3.0T MRI, 5-ALA fluorescence tumor visualization, neuronavigation, proton pencil beam scanning.

Specific Treatment & Technology Offered:

Fluorescence-Guided Maximum Safe Microsurgical Resection + Postoperative Focused Carbon-Ion/Proton Particle Boost.

Required Patient Eligibility Criteria:

Histologically verified recurrent high-grade glioma (WHO grade 3-4); KPS ≥60; localized recurrence with clear surgical or particle radiotherapy margins.

Specialized Indication#05

Gastrointestinal & Colorectal Peritoneal Carcinomatosis

晚期结直肠癌/胃癌腹膜转移

Target Stage & Goal: Peritoneal surface dissemination from colorectal or gastric cancer with controlled systemic disease and low-to-moderate tumor burden.

Hospitals with Verified Conditions to Treat This Disease:
Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center & Ruijin Hospital
Shanghai · Grade 3A Public (National Cancer Clinical Centers)
Colorectal & Peritoneal Oncology Team
Hospital Facilities & Qualified Conditions:

Specialized hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) closed-loop perfusion machines, 4K 3D laparoscopic surgical theaters.

Specific Treatment & Technology Offered:

Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) + Continuous Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) + Targeted Molecular Therapy.

Required Patient Eligibility Criteria:

Peritoneal Cancer Index (PCI) score ≤20; complete cytoreduction achievable (CC-0/1); no extra-abdominal metastases; ECOG 0-1.

When This Option May Not Be Suitable

Situations Requiring Immediate Local Care or Where Travel Is Not Advised

Please evaluate these critical clinical exclusions before initiating cross-border medical consultations.

  • Widespread distant hematogenous metastases are present across multiple organs.
  • Performance status is severely compromised (KPS <60 or ECOG ≥3).
  • The tumor directly ulcerates into major hollow organs (esophagus, stomach, duodenum) where high-dose radiation poses fistula risk.
Clinical Capabilities & Approvals

Key Clinical Milestones & Regulatory Status

Documented regulatory approvals, published clinical evidence, and capability standards verified across leading medical centers.

01

Verified capability

Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center has treated thousands of patients, publishing superior local control in recurrent nasopharyngeal cancer and localized prostate cancer.

S05S06S26

02

Verified capability

Published clinical cohorts establish feasibility and safety of carbon-ion re-irradiation for head-and-neck and skull base sarcomas.

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Qualified Hospital Directory

Leading Tertiary Centers & Advanced Offerings

Hospitals verified for clinical capability, advanced technology access, and international patient coordination pathways.

01

Institution in research

Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center (上海市质子重离子医院)

S05S26S27

Documented capability

World premier synchrotron delivering both carbon ions and protons with respiratory gating and sub-millimeter robotic tracking.

International access

Official English consultation channel (sphicvip@sphic.org.cn) supporting remote DICOM image prescreening and itemized particle therapy quotes.

Current editorial status

Active international intake. Requires pre-arrival submission of all previous photon radiation dose distribution plans and contrast MRI/PET-CT.

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Specific Advanced Treatments & Technologies Offered:
Particle RadiotherapyLeading Center Technique
Carbon-Ion Precise Particle Therapy (碳离子重离子精准放疗)
Target Indication:

Recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma, skull-base chordoma, localized prostate cancer, soft tissue sarcomas

Clinical Feature: High linear energy transfer (LET) heavy particles with sharp Bragg peak; superior cell-killing effect on hypoxic radioresistant tumors.

Particle RadiotherapyRoutine Clinical Center
Proton Beam Pencil-Scanning Radiotherapy (质子笔形束扫描放疗)
Target Indication:

Pediatric CNS tumors, chordomas, head-and-neck malignancies adjacent to critical neural pathways

Clinical Feature: Zero exit-dose sparing surrounding normal tissue, preserving cognitive and endocrine functions in adjacent structures.

02

Institution in research

Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center (复旦大学附属肿瘤医院)

S03

Documented capability

National clinical benchmark for comprehensive surgical oncology, pathology consultation, and multidisciplinary tumor board (MDT).

International access

International Medical Department coordinates English record intake, MDT panel review, and priority hospital admission.

Current editorial status

Direct medical intake for international complex-surgery candidates. High surgical complexity threshold.

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Specific Advanced Treatments & Technologies Offered:
Complex Surgery & TransplantNational Reference Center
Complex Head & Neck Endoscopic Skull-Base Surgery
Target Indication:

Locally recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma, sinus malignancies, salivary-gland cancers

Clinical Feature: Intraoperative robotic navigation, high-definition endoscope, carotid artery balloon occlusion assessment.

Complex Surgery & TransplantLeading Center Technique
Da Vinci Xi Robotic Radical Pelvic and Retroperitoneal Dissection
Target Indication:

Recurrent pelvic tumors, retroperitoneal liposarcomas, complex colorectal recurrences

Clinical Feature: High-precision nerve-sparing microdissection with multi-organ en-bloc resections.

Verified Public Intake Channels

Hospital Intake & Consultation Channels

Contact first, transmit identifiable medical records only through authorized hospital coordination desks.

2 Verified Hospital Channels

Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center (SPHIC)

S05S26
Channel:sphicvip@sphic.org.cn · +86 21 38296666
Known Use
Direct particle radiotherapy candidacy evaluation, DICOM upload, and appointment booking
Patient Intake Advisory
Strict pre-screening: requires previous radiation dose plan and pathology before accepting case files.

Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center International Office

S03
Channel:fuscc_vip@163.com · +86 21 64175590
Known Use
Complex surgical oncology second opinions and multidisciplinary clinic intake
Patient Intake Advisory
High clinical complexity requirement; English summaries must accompany non-Chinese records.
Medical Documentation Checklist

Essential Records to Prepare for Clinical Review

Having translated clinical records organized accelerates multidisciplinary evaluation and enables accurate treatment feasibility confirmation.

5 Required Clinical Documents
01

Complete radiation treatment plan reports: Total Gy, fractionation schedule, beam angles, and original DICOM RT dose files

02

All previous surgical pathology reports, immunohistochemistry (IHC) slides, and molecular genomic testing

03

Recent high-resolution contrast-enhanced MRI and PET-CT scans performed within 3 weeks (DICOM format)

04

Documentation of performance status (KPS / ECOG) and neurological deficit exam

05

Endoscopic reports and photos for head & neck or gastrointestinal lesions

Cost Breakdown & Financial Guidance

Transparent Breakdown of Treatment Stages & Cost Benchmarks

Documented Overall Cost Range & Benchmarks

Standard particle radiotherapy course at Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center is fixed at approximately 278,000 - 310,000 RMB. Surgical oncology pathways range between 150,000 - 350,000 RMB depending on reconstruction complexity.

Important Financial Notice

The fixed particle therapy package does not include preoperative systemic chemotherapy, special custom stents, complex vascular reconstruction, or extended ICU stays.

Stage 1: Remote Diagnostic Prescreening & MDT Feasibility

Scope: Expert radiation oncologist and surgeon review of previous RT dose distributions, DICOM scans, and eligibility confirmation.

Financial Notes: Consultation fee usually paid prior to formal admission; establishes whether carbon-ion or surgery is clinically viable.

Stage 2: Particle Simulation, 4D Motion Modeling & Planning

Scope: Custom thermoplastic immobilization mask/mold, 4D respiratory-correlated CT, contrast MRI fusion, and physicist beam planning.

Financial Notes: Essential preparatory phase requiring 5-7 days before beam delivery starts.

Stage 3: Carbon-Ion / Proton Treatment Delivery

Scope: Standard course of carbon-ion therapy (typically 12 to 24 fractions) or combined proton boost in specialized treatment gantry.

Financial Notes: SPHIC published standard particle radiotherapy course package is approximately 278,000 - 310,000 RMB for direct radiation.

Stage 4: Inpatient Supportive Care & Post-Radiation Review

Scope: Inpatient room charges, mucosal protection, nutritional support, post-treatment verification MRI, and international follow-up schedule.

Financial Notes: Outpatient or inpatient accommodations around the center; total pathway budget should include 30-45 days local stay.

Cross-Border Travel & Continuity of Care

Travel Logistics, Hospital Stay & Long-Term Follow-up

Essential travel considerations, hospital stay durations, and follow-up safety protocols verified for international patients.

Pre-Travel & Inpatient

Before & During Travel

  • Radiation simulation cannot begin until the patient is physically present for mold fitting.
  • Treatment courses typically span 3 to 5 weeks of daily sessions; international patients must arrange a 6-to-8 week stay.
  • Long-term late radiation toxicity monitoring must be arranged with a qualified radiation oncologist in the home country.
Post-Discharge Care

Follow-Up Requirements

  • High-resolution MRI of the treated area at 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months post-particle therapy
  • Regular clinical examinations for late tissue changes, mucosal healing, and endocrine function (thyroid/pituitary)
Safety Alert Triggers

Urgent Local-Care Triggers

  • Acute tumor hemorrhage or massive epistaxis in head-and-neck recurrences
  • Sudden severe neurological deterioration, seizures, or signs of intracranial herniation
  • Severe intractable pain or rapid airway compromise requiring emergency tracheostomy
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Pre-arrival record review, prior-radiation constraints, exclusion criteria, wait time, and itemized international-patient quote Our planning engine benchmarks your medical records, outlines expected cost ranges, and prepares pre-travel intake questions for hospital international desks.

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Clinical & Safety Boundaries

This overview is for medical planning and hospital matching. It does not replace individualized diagnosis by treating specialists. Final treatment plans, drug indications, and quotes must be issued directly by the admitting hospital.

Emergency Notice: Acute deterioration, unstable vital signs, or active severe infections require immediate local emergency care without delay.