Northwest China's First Proton Therapy Center Opens at Xi'an International Medical Center Hospital
June 05, 2026
Xi'an International Medical Center Hospital opened Northwest China's first proton therapy center — a $140M facility built around the Varian ProBeam 360° system.
March 15, 2026 — Xi'an International Medical Center Hospital today announced the official opening of Northwest China's first proton therapy center, representing a historic advancement in precision cancer treatment for the region.
As the sole medical facility in Northwest China authorized under the national healthcare infrastructure plan to install a proton radiotherapy system, this $140 million center features the cutting-edge Varian ProBeam 360° Proton Therapy System. This technology enables precise stereotactic tumor targeting from any angle while minimizing radiation exposure to healthy surrounding tissues.
Clinical Excellence
- Precision delivery: utilizing the Bragg Peak effect, proton beams concentrate maximum radiation energy directly at tumor sites.
- Expanded applications: particularly effective for pediatric cancers, head and neck tumors, hepatobiliary cancers, prostate cancer, and complex cases requiring re-irradiation.
- Multidisciplinary care: integrated teams of radiation oncologists, medical physicists, pediatric specialists, and oncology nurses develop personalized treatment protocols.
The center addresses a critical regional healthcare gap, establishing new standards for cancer treatment across Northwest China. Outpatient services are now available with consultations led by China's leading proton therapy specialists.
Treatment Access
- Location: Xi'an International Medical Center Hospital.
- Services: proton therapy consultation and treatment scheduling.
- Technology: Varian ProBeam 360° with pencil-beam scanning capability.
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