Proton Centers in China
As of December 25, 2024, the WeChat public platform “Proton China” has summarized the progress of proton radiotherapy projects in China based on publicly available online information.
According to incomplete statistics, there are 49 proton therapy projects in mainland China, including those in operation, under construction, and proposed. A total of 35 medical institutions have been licensed to configure proton therapy systems, distributed in the cities or area as follows:
- North China (6 centers): Beijing, Langfang, Zhuozhou, Tianjin, Hohhot, Taiyuan
- Northeast China (4 centers): Harbin, Shenyang (2), Changchun
- East China (9 centers): Shanghai (2), Jinan, Zibo, Hefei, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Nanchang
- Central & South China (10 centers): Wuhan (2), Zhengzhou (2), Guangzhou (2), Shenzhen (2), Changsha, Nanning, Haikou
- Southwest China (4 centers): Chengdu (2), Chongqing (2)
- Northwest China (2 centers): Xi’an, Lanzhou
Additionally, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan have 5 operational proton centers:
- Taiwan (4 centers): Linkou Chang Gung, Kaohsiung Chang Gung, Taipei Cancer Center (Taipei Medical University), and the Hospital Affiliated with China Medical University
- Hong Kong (1 center): Sanatorium & Hospital East Center
Three centers are currently under construction in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan:
- Cancer Medical Center, National Taiwan University Hospital
- Taichung Veterans General Hospital
- Changhua Christian Hospital
The following table provides details of the 49 proton projects in mainland China, categorized by their current status: in operation, under construction, and proposed.
The distribution of the proton centers in China, by each province and area, on December 2024.
Authors:
Dr. FAN Yunyi, Dr. XING Ligang, Dr. ZHU Jian
Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Jinan, P.R.China, 250117
Corresponding author: Dr. ZHU Jian, zhujian@sdfmu.edu.cn
Data Source: WeChat Public “Proton China”
