China, Chengdu
Luo Xiaoping
Chemotherapy at Uni-Asia Cancer Hospital in Chengdu, China, is delivered through a multidisciplinary approach that combines systemic drugs with advanced interventional methods. The hospital treats about 20,000 patients a year across 12 specialized departments. Patients benefit from the expertise of a team that includes former scholars from Johns Hopkins Hospital and specialists from leading Chinese medical centers.
Personalized Chemotherapy Methods
The oncology team designs individualized plans based on the type and stage of the cancer. Treatment options include:
- Systemic Chemotherapy: Medical oncologists use precision drug regimens for lung, gastric, breast, and liver cancers.
- Interventional Chemotherapy (TACE): Doctors deliver high-concentration drugs directly into tumor-feeding arteries. This method uses a catheter under digital subtraction angiography to block the blood supply to the tumor.
- Combination Therapy: Chemotherapy is often paired with immunotherapy or targeted therapy to improve results for advanced solid tumors.
Specialized Medical Team
Prof. Dr. Liao Zhengyin leads the complex tumor team. Prof. Dr. Liao Zhengyin previously served as a senior visiting scholar at Johns Hopkins Hospital and specializes in interventional oncology. Dr. Luo Jiamin focus on combining immunotherapy with local treatments for liver and colorectal cancers. The medical staff also includes Dr. Li Congying, who specializes in managing treatment side effects such as nausea and bone marrow suppression. Dr. Chen Yongshao creates specific plans for digestive system tumors using the latest oncology protocols.
Treatment Experience and Recovery
Interventional chemotherapy is performed under local anesthesia through a small puncture in the groin. The procedure usually takes less than one hour to complete. Patients must remain still for several hours after the surgery while medical staff monitor the puncture site. Most patients get out of bed the following day and perform simple ankle exercises to help blood flow. A typical course involves 2 to 4 sessions to achieve visible tumor shrinkage. The hospital provides 80 single hotel-standard rooms to help patients recover in a private and comfortable setting.
Supportive Care and Monitoring
The hospital uses a full-cycle supportive care model. Doctors follow the three-step analgesic principle to manage cancer pain effectively. Before starting any cycle, the team reviews pathology reports, PET-CT scans, and organ function tests. This makes sure the dose is safe and matches the patient's goals. Nutritional support is also provided to help patients maintain strength during their sessions. Those interested in treatment can leave a request on Bookimed to begin a review of their medical records.