Immunotherapy · Innovative medicines · Grade III Class A
Cancer immunotherapy in China
A method that doesn't strike the tumor from outside but tunes the body's own immunity to fight it. Here's how it works, how it differs from chemotherapy, and where the Hong Kong–Macao program comes in.
What is immunotherapy
Immunotherapy is an approach that doesn't attack the tumor directly but helps the patient's own immune system recognize and destroy it. Tumor cells can “hide” from the immune system; some drugs strip away this disguise or strengthen the immune response.
If chemotherapy is a blow to the tumor from outside, immunotherapy is a “tuning” of the body's defense system to fight it.
How it differs from chemotherapy
Chemotherapy acts on all rapidly dividing cells. Immunotherapy works indirectly — through the immune system. It is not “better” or “worse” but a different tool: the two are often combined, and the choice depends on the tumor type and molecular testing.
Whether immunotherapy suits your case is determined by the results of tumor testing — it is a board decision, not a universal rule.
Access to innovative medicines
Some modern immunotherapy drugs unavailable in many countries are available at FFCH through the Hong Kong–Macao program. They are used during treatment at the clinic; where medically necessary, the prescribed course can be legally carried home with a prescription and customs documents.
Alongside other methods
Immunotherapy is part of the arsenal alongside radiosurgery, robotic surgery and CAR-T. At the clinic Grade III Class A they work under a single board — that is the point of treatment in one center.
Frequently asked questions
What is cancer immunotherapy, in simple terms?
It is treatment that helps the patient's own immune system recognize and attack the tumor. Unlike chemotherapy, which acts on cells directly, immunotherapy “releases the brakes” on the immune system or strengthens its response.
How does immunotherapy differ from chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy acts on rapidly dividing cells. Immunotherapy works through the immune system. These are different approaches; they are often combined, and the choice depends on the tumor type and testing.
Which tumors is immunotherapy used for?
For a number of solid tumors (for example, some forms of lung cancer, melanoma and others) and blood cancers. Whether it suits a given case is determined by tumor testing.
Are medicines unavailable in my country available at FFCH?
Yes, some innovative immunotherapy drugs are available through the Hong Kong–Macao program. They are used during treatment at the clinic; where medically necessary, the prescribed course can be legally carried home with documents.
How do I start?
Send your documents, including tumor test results, to the FFCH representative on Telegram @kolokolova_eo — within 48 hours you'll receive an assessment and a protocol.
Official representative of Foshan Fosun Chancheng Hospital (FFCH). She supports patients at every stage — from reviewing documents to returning home.
This material is for reference only and does not replace a doctor's consultation. The indications for immunotherapy are determined by the board based on tumor testing.
Published: June 17, 2026Updated: June 17, 2026
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