International Cancer Center at R&F Hospital is a key area of development. Guided by the philosophy of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC), the center focuses on "precise cancer treatment, scientific support, and comprehensive management" as its core treatment theory. The goal is to provide holistic support to patients at all stages of cancer, relieving symptoms, alleviating suffering, and improving the quality of life. The center aims to become the first MASCC-designated cancer supportive care center in Southern China and the third in Asia.
Features of the R&F International Cancer Center: Comprehensive Supportive Treatment
The center offers "precise cancer treatment, scientific support, and comprehensive management" as its hallmark approach. In addition to advanced treatments such as precision minimally invasive interventions (vascular intervention, Iodine-125 particle implantation, cryoablation, microwave ablation), immunotherapy, gut microbiota transplantation, and targeted therapy, the center introduces mature and advanced cancer rehabilitation techniques and systems from Japan's Aizawa Hospital. This enables the center to offer comprehensive and scientifically-based Japanese-style rehabilitation support for post-operative cancer patients, with personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual. The center has achieved positive outcomes in treating lung cancer, brain malignancies, pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, gastric cancer, esophageal cancer, colorectal cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer, and ovarian cancer.
Specialized Warding: Vomit-Free Ward for Pain-Free Cancer Treatment
The Vomit-Free Ward, developed in collaboration with global pharmaceutical giant Merck, is the first of its kind in mainland China. It is a key feature of the Cancer Supportive Care Center. Designed specifically for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or other cancer treatments, the ward aims to alleviate or prevent nausea and vomiting—common side effects that severely impact the quality of life, treatment adherence, and recovery. The Vomit-Free Ward provides a comfortable, warm, and scientifically-designed environment, utilizing a combination of physical, psychological, and medical interventions to control and reduce nausea and vomiting. This improves the overall treatment experience and enhances patients' quality of life.
Pain Management Model at the R&F International Cancer Center
International Cancer Center employs an innovative, scientific, and humane pain management model to provide patients with a more comfortable and higher-quality treatment experience. By combining medication, physical therapy, psychological counseling, and other methods, the center offers comprehensive pain management tailored to different types of pain. Through precise pain assessments, the center ensures that each patient receives personalized treatment and care to maximize pain relief. Effective pain management reduces patients' fear and anxiety about the treatment process, improves treatment adherence and outcomes, and enhances overall comfort and quality of life, helping patients better adapt to their treatment journey.
Projects at the R&F International Cancer Center
1. Performing biopsy of tumors from various parts of the body.
2. Performing interventional embolization treatment for malignant tumors (cancer/sarcoma) in various organs, including high-energy focused ultrasound ablation, argon-helium cryoablation, microwave ablation, radiofrequency ablation, hyperthermia, intraperitoneal chemotherapy, molecular targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.
3. Performing radioactive Iodine-125 particle implantation for the treatment of malignant solid tumors (cancer/sarcoma) throughout the body, including brain tumor particle implantation.
4. Performing re-canalization and stent placement for esophageal, biliary, and intestinal obstructions.
5. Performing interventional treatment for massive hemorrhages caused by lung cancer and gastrointestinal bleeding.
6. Performing vertebroplasty (e.g., bone cement) for vertebral body defects caused by malignant tumors.
7. Performing PICC placement and removal, port implantation and removal, and handling various intravenous catheter complications.
8. Determining and treating various benign tumors.
Treatment and Service System at the R&F International Cancer Center
The center emphasizes a "patient-centered" approach, ensuring that the entire medical team, including doctors, nurses, and customer service staff, works collaboratively to provide the best possible care for patients. The hospital integrates international-quality medical services throughout each stage of a patient's treatment, offering personalized, comprehensive, and high-quality services. This includes pre-admission, in-hospital, and post-discharge support such as multilingual translation services, transportation for patients in need, and prayer spaces for patients of different religious beliefs, ensuring the provision of both medical care and humanitarian support.
Reliable Assurance of Diagnostic and Treatment Quality and Safety
The hospital places great emphasis on the quality and safety of patient care. To ensure this, the hospital is in the process of obtaining the Joint Commission International (JCI) certification within the next two years, aiming to provide better and safer diagnostic and treatment services for international patients. The hospital is also actively collaborating with international insurance organizations to offer more convenient services for patients.
A New Option for International Cancer Patients Seeking Treatment Abroad
As a large international cancer hospital, we are fully prepared to serve international cancer patients. The hospital offers services such as appointment scheduling, medical consultations, diagnosis, treatment plans, domestic transportation, and accommodation arrangements for patients from Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines; Middle Eastern countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE; Central Asian countries such as Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine; and African nations including Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.
Mission and Goals of the Guangzhou R&F International Cancer Center:
· To become your expert in pain management for cancer,
· To lead the way in comprehensive cancer supportive care,
· To accompany every cancer warrior from around the world on their journey!