China Holds Promotion Conference on Green Medical Service Model for Heavy Ion and Nuclear Medicine Cancer Treatments in Dunhuang

On June 2, the promotion conference on China’s green medical service model for heavy ion and nuclear medicine cancer treatments was held in Dunhuang. Aligned with healthcare development in the Hexi Corridor and leveraging Dunhuang’s Silk Road cultural advantages, the conference focused on heavy ion precision radiotherapy and nuclear medicine–based targeted therapy. The event aimed to accelerate the adoption of advanced cancer treatments, extend high-quality medical resources to grassroots facilities, and address challenges for patients in Northwest China, including travel distance, limited access, and high costs. Leading medical professionals, experts, and institutional representatives shared insights through technology presentations, model explanations, and academic discussions.

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Ye Yancheng, President of Gansu Wuwei Tumour Hospital, delivered a keynote speech highlighting the role of medical innovation in closing regional gaps in cancer care. He outlined the hospital’s green medical service model and comprehensive, full life-cycle cancer care system—from early screening and diagnosis to individualized treatment, rehabilitation, and follow-up. Measures include cross-regional green referral channels, remote specialist consultations, institutional collaboration, and targeted patient support, improving efficiency and accessibility.

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The green service model extends advanced medical resources along the Silk Road, strengthens regional tiered diagnosis systems, and improves Northwest China’s cancer prevention and treatment. Experts discussed technology deployment, talent development, and integration with health and wellness.
Moving forward, Gansu Wuwei Tumour Hospital will optimize heavy ion and nuclear medicine technologies, refine cross-regional collaboration, and expand the reach of high-quality care. It will foster an integrated “Medical + Culture + Tourism + Health and Wellness” model, building a Silk Road health brand and supporting Healthy Gansu and Healthy China initiatives. (Text/Photo by Zou Xiangwei and Cao Tong)