Pancreatic cancer treatment in China

NanoKnife uses irreversible electroporation — short electrical pulses delivered through needles placed in and around the tumour — to damage cancer cells while sparing the structure of nearby blood vessels. It is assessed mainly for selected locally advanced pancreatic cancers that cannot be removed surgically. The procedure is performed under general anaesthesia, and suitability is decided only after multidisciplinary review of detailed imaging.

In locally advanced disease the tumour involves major blood vessels, so surgery is often not possible at diagnosis. Assessment then focuses on systemic therapy and local options such as NanoKnife or stereotactic radiotherapy for selected cases, alongside symptom control. The review considers imaging, previous treatment and general health before discussing any option.

Send pathology or cytology when available, contrast CT, MRI or PET imaging reports with original files, tumour markers and laboratory results including liver function, and records of any previous surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy or other treatment, plus a summary of current symptoms and general health.

Stereotactic radiotherapy, including CyberKnife, may be assessed for selected pancreatic tumours, for example after systemic therapy or where the tumour position allows precise targeting. Whether it is appropriate depends on tumour location, size, previous radiation and overall condition, and is decided only after specialist review.

Fees depend on the treatment plan, including the procedures involved, imaging and systemic therapy. After a free initial record check, the hospital provides an itemised written estimate before you make any travel decision. No payment is requested before you accept the plan.

No. Outcomes vary by diagnosis, stage and individual condition, and no result can be promised in advance. Pancreatic cancer is a difficult disease, and if travel for treatment here is not worthwhile in your case, the team will say so honestly and explain the reasoning.