Shanghai begins trial of major cancer therapy

An advanced and expensive treatment for cancerous tumors has begun clinical trials in Shanghai and is expected to reduce the number of Chinese patients who travel overseas for the procedure.

The first trial of the proton and heavy ion treatment was performed on a 71-year-old man who suffered from prostate cancer. He received the treatment at the Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center earlier this month.

So far, no adverse effects have been reported after the treatment, according to the medical staff.