Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center
上海市质子重离子医院
Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center (SPHIC), also known as the Proton and Heavy Ion Center of Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, is a state-of-the-art medical facility dedicated to advanced oncology treatments. As the first and only hospital in China equipped with both proton and heavy ion radiotherapy technologies, it represents the pinnacle of modern cancer care. The center integrates clinical practice, medical research, and education to deliver world-class tumor diagnosis and treatment services. For international patients, SPHIC offers a highly specialized and patient-centric environment, supported by a multidisciplinary team of globally trained experts. The hospital provides comprehensive multilingual support in English, Japanese, and German, ensuring seamless communication for overseas visitors. Additionally, it has established direct billing agreements with major international insurance providers such as MSH China, AIA, and Cigna, facilitating convenient financial arrangements. With its JCI accreditation, SPHIC adheres to the highest international standards of patient safety and care quality, making it a premier destination for advanced, non-invasive cancer therapies in Asia.
Departments
Key departments
The key departments at Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center are structured around its core competency in advanced particle therapy and comprehensive cancer care. The Radiation Oncology Department is the cornerstone of the hospital, utilizing world-class proton and heavy ion systems to deliver precise tumor treatments. The Medical Oncology Department complements this with targeted therapies and systemic treatments. Specialized clinical divisions include Thoracic Oncology, Head and Neck Oncology, Breast Oncology, and Hepatic Oncology, each staffed by multidisciplinary teams of experts. Additionally, the Nuclear Medicine Department plays a crucial role in advanced diagnostic imaging and treatment planning. Together, these departments collaborate seamlessly to provide individualized, evidence-based treatment strategies, ensuring the highest standard of care for both domestic and international oncology patients.
Procedures and equipment
Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center specializes in advanced non-invasive particle radiotherapy rather than traditional surgical procedures. The center is globally recognized for its cutting-edge proton and heavy ion treatments, which offer unparalleled precision in targeting tumors while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues. Leading procedures include highly targeted radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, intracranial and skull base tumors, lung cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, and liver cancer. The hospital has achieved significant international breakthroughs, particularly in the treatment of recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma and small pulmonary nodules using heavy ion therapy. By utilizing state-of-the-art pencil beam scanning and respiratory gating technologies, the center provides highly customized and effective treatment plans, establishing itself as a pioneer in modern oncological radiotherapy.
International patient services
Contact
- Address:
- No 4365, Kangxin Highway, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
- Phone:
- +86-21-38296600
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 8:00-17:00
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