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Hospital profile · Shanghai

Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center

上海市质子重离子医院

Last reviewed October 20, 2026

Key specialties
Oncology
Languages
Chinese
International department
Services via general departments; interpreters provided by Horcare
Typical costs
Quoted after your free case review
Horcare relationship
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About Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center

Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center (SPHIC), in Shanghai's Pudong district, is a specialist radiotherapy center offering both proton therapy and carbon-ion (heavy ion) therapy. It operates in affiliation with Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center.

Particle therapy suits only selected tumors, such as certain skull-base, head and neck, and other localized tumors. The center reviews imaging and pathology to decide whether a patient is a candidate.

For international patients, a hospital of this scale can mean faster access to specialist departments. Outcomes are never promised; the hospital decides eligibility after reviewing your records.

Clinical strengths at Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center

  • Proton and carbon-ion therapy. Two types of particle radiotherapy in one center.
  • Selected tumor types. Treatment is reserved for tumors where the center judges particle therapy appropriate.
  • Linked cancer expertise. Affiliation with Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center.

Specialties and treatments at Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center

  • Oncology care in China

    Cancer care at Grade 3A cancer hospitals and comprehensive hospitals: surgery, radiotherapy, systemic therapy and multidisciplinary tumor boards..

Treatments international patients ask about here

Oncology

Proton and Heavy Ion Therapy in China

Particle radiotherapy — proton and carbon-ion — for selected tumors at a specialist center in Shanghai, after the center reviews eligibility.

Stay
Often 5–8 weeks including planning and the treatment course
Cost
RMB 278,000 treatment fee per course at the Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center; reported average total in-hospital cost about RMB 330,000 (indicative, confirmed by the hospital's quote)

Last reviewed October 20, 2026

CAR-T: approved products or registered clinical trials only; eligibility is decided by the hospital.

Services for international patients at Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center

International patients at Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center are generally seen through the hospital's standard specialist clinics, which work mainly in Chinese. Availability of English-language services varies by department and should be confirmed for each case.

Horcare bridges the language and process gap: we prepare and translate your records, confirm the right department, request the appointment, and provide a bilingual coordinator and medical interpreters during your visit. The hospital quotes and bills its own medical fees directly.

You can contact Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center directly through its own official channels. Horcare adds help choosing the right department and specialist, record translation, logistics and one dedicated coordinator.

How Horcare helps you access Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center

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    Free case review

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    Two separate quotes

    The hospital issues its own written estimate; Horcare's service fee is quoted separately in writing.

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    Visit and follow-up

    Appointment, interpreter support on site, and follow-up after you return home.

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Personal reply within 24 hours · initial assessment within 72 hours.

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Planning your visit to Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) handles most long-haul flights; Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) serves domestic and some regional flights and is linked to the high-speed rail network. Central hospital districts are typically 40 to 75 minutes from Pudong by car.

Visa rules change and depend on your nationality and length of stay; confirm current requirements with the Chinese embassy or visa center before you book.

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Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center: frequently asked questions

Can foreigners be treated at Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center?

Yes, Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center can see international patients, subject to the hospital reviewing the medical records and accepting the case. Horcare coordinates that review, the appointment, interpreters and logistics in Shanghai.

Am I eligible for proton or heavy ion therapy?

Only the center can decide, after reviewing recent imaging, pathology and treatment history. Many tumors are better treated in other ways; Horcare coordinates the review and does not promise eligibility.

How much does treatment at Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center cost?

Costs depend entirely on the diagnosis and treatment plan, so no fixed price can be given. The hospital provides its own quote after reviewing your records, and you pay the hospital directly. Horcare adds no markup; its own service fee is quoted in writing first.

Is Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center a Horcare partner hospital?

Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center is a hospital Horcare helps patients access. Horcare does not claim a formal partnership unless one is stated on this page, and clinical decisions always belong to the hospital.

Does Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center have an international department?

Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center accepts international patients, but services in English vary by department. Horcare provides medical interpreters at consultations, admission and discharge, and coordinates registration with the hospital.

Can I book Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center directly without a coordinator?

Yes. International patients can contact the hospital through its own official channels. Horcare adds specialty-first matching, record translation, logistics and one dedicated coordinator from the first message to follow-up at home.

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