Cancer Care
Proton / Heavy Ion Therapy
Price Range in China
¥170,000 – ¥278,000
(~$24,872 – $40,673)Chinese Yuan (CNY)
vs. ~$25,000 – $150,000 in United States
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Proton therapy and heavy-ion (carbon-ion) therapy deliver highly precise radiation to tumors while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue, making them ideal for tumors near critical organs. Cost depends on the number of treatment fractions (typically 20-40 sessions), tumor type and location, and whether proton or the more advanced carbon-ion beam is used. China has rapidly expanded its proton and heavy-ion therapy capacity, with facilities in Shanghai and other cities offering treatment at roughly one-third to one-half the cost of equivalent centers in the US or Japan.
Treatment duration
30 days
Recovery period
14 days
Visa Tip
Medical visa (M) required; 4-6 week treatment course
Hospitals Offering Proton / Heavy Ion Therapy(1)
¥250,000 – ¥400,000
(~$36,577 – $58,522)Next steps
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