HOW CANCERFAX NAVIGATES
CIK THERAPY ACCESS IN CHINA
The complete CancerFax process for international patients seeking CIK cell therapy at leading Chinese cancer centres โ from your first contact to post-treatment follow-up at home.
analyticsAt a Glance
- check_circleCancerFax manages the full CIK therapy access process โ so patients and families focus on care, not logistics
- check_circleWe are not a hospital or treatment provider โ we are the navigation layer between you and the right specialist centre
- check_circleInitial case review and eligibility assessment are provided at no charge
- check_circlePatients from 50+ countries have used CancerFax to access advanced cancer care in China
What CancerFax Does โ and Does Not Do
Understanding CancerFax's role is the first step. We are a specialist cancer access and navigation platform โ not a hospital, not a treatment clinic, and not a generic medical tourism agency. Our role is to be the expert bridge between an international cancer patient and the right specialist centre in China.
โCancerFax does not treat cancer. We make sure the right people treat your cancer โ at the right centre, with the right plan, without the barriers that typically prevent international patients from accessing care.โ
What We Do
Review your records, assess eligibility, prepare clinical summaries for Chinese oncologists, identify and liaise with the right specialist centre, obtain treatment plans and cost estimates, coordinate visas and logistics, and support follow-up from home.
What We Are Not
We do not prescribe treatment, administer therapy, or make clinical decisions. All treatment decisions are made by qualified oncologists at the partner institution. We are the coordination and navigation layer โ not the treatment provider.
The CancerFax CIK Access Process โ Step by Step
From the moment you submit your records to the day you return home after treatment โ a complete walkthrough of every stage CancerFax manages on your behalf.
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Step 1 โ Submit Your Medical Records
Upload or email your pathology report, imaging studies (CT, MRI, PET-CT), treatment history, blood tests, and any prior second opinion reports. Records in any language are accepted โ we arrange translation.
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Step 2 โ Clinical Review and Eligibility Assessment
Our clinical team reviews your records within 48 hours. We assess CIK therapy eligibility based on your cancer type, staging, ECOG performance status, immune reserve indicators, and prior treatment history โ and identify which CIK treatment context (adjuvant, combination, or standalone) is most evidence-supported for your case.
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Step 3 โ Medical Summary Preparation
We prepare a structured oncology summary in the format expected by Chinese specialist oncologists โ organising your records into a concise, clinically actionable document that enables fast, accurate assessment by the treating team without requiring them to review raw foreign-language reports.
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Step 4 โ Hospital Matching and Liaison
We identify the most appropriate specialist centre based on your cancer type, required treatment context, and logistical constraints. We submit your oncology summary and initiate formal case review with the oncology department โ working with real treating oncologists, not administrative staff.
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Step 5 โ Treatment Plan, Cost Estimate, and Consultation
The treating oncologist at the partner centre reviews your case, provides eligibility confirmation, and issues a formal treatment plan with written cost estimate. We arrange a remote consultation (video call or asynchronous written response) with the oncologist before you commit to travel.
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Step 6 โ Visa, Travel, and Logistics Coordination
We arrange the medical visa invitation letter from the hospital, guide you through the Chinese medical visa application, assist with flight and accommodation planning, and arrange airport transfer and hospital admission coordination for your arrival.
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Step 7 โ In-Country Support During Treatment
CancerFax maintains daily contact with the hospital coordination team during your stay. We are available to you for questions, translation of verbal communications, and rapid escalation if any clinical or logistical issues arise.
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Step 8 โ Post-Treatment Follow-Up and Continuity
After you return home, we translate and transmit your discharge summary and treatment reports to your home oncologist. We assist with scheduling subsequent CIK cycles, remote follow-up imaging review, and communication between the Chinese centre and your local team.
Navigating With CancerFax vs Going Directly โ The Difference
Some patients attempt to contact Chinese hospitals directly or use generic medical tourism agencies. These are the practical differences in what that means for a cancer patient.
With CancerFax
- Clinical eligibility confirmed before travelWe confirm you are a suitable CIK candidate with the treating oncologist before any travel commitment โ avoiding the risk of arriving and being turned away.
- Structured oncology summary preparedChinese oncologists receive a clinically organised summary in their expected format โ enabling fast, accurate triage rather than struggling with raw foreign-language reports.
- Written treatment plan and cost estimate before departureYou depart knowing exactly what treatment will be administered, at what cost โ no surprise charges or plan changes on arrival.
- Daily in-country support with escalation capabilityIf anything changes clinically or logistically during your stay, CancerFax has an active hospital relationship and escalation pathway โ not just a contact number.
Without Specialist Navigation
- Risk of eligibility rejection on arrivalContacting hospitals directly in a foreign language without clinical assessment may result in arriving and being assessed as ineligible โ after spending significant money on travel.
- Raw records without clinical contextHospital triage staff receiving poorly formatted, untranslated records may not escalate to the right oncology specialist โ causing delays or incorrect routing.
- Unclear costs until after assessmentWithout prior negotiated estimates, cost uncertainty persists until after arrival โ reducing the ability to make informed financial decisions before committing.
- No continuity post-treatmentWithout a coordinator, translating Chinese discharge documentation for your home oncologist and scheduling follow-up cycles becomes an unsupported burden for the patient and family.
CancerFax Patient Support โ Available in Multiple Languages
We support patients from across the world throughout the CIK therapy navigation process โ in the language they are most comfortable communicating in.
- English
- Chinese (Mandarin)
- Arabic
- Hindi
- Bengali
- Russian
- French
Complete Your CIK Therapy Research
Explore the full CIK resource library โ from what the therapy is to cost, access, and clinical evidence.
- CIK Cell Therapy โ Complete Treatment Guide
- CIK Therapy at Chinese Hospitals: International Patient Guide
- Cost of CIK Therapy in China: A Complete Breakdown
- Patient Selection for CIK Therapy: Who Is a Good Candidate?
- What Is CIK Therapy? A Complete Patient Introduction
- The Evidence Base for CIK Therapy: What the Research Shows
Frequently Asked Questions About CancerFax and CIK Access
Is the initial CancerFax case review really free?
Yes. The initial case review โ including eligibility assessment, evidence review for your cancer type, and identification of the most appropriate treatment centre โ is provided at no charge and with no commitment required. CancerFax charges coordination fees for the full service package (hospital liaison, summary preparation, logistics support), and we are fully transparent about these fees before any service agreement is made. The free review is designed to give you enough information to make an informed decision about whether to proceed.
How long does the full CancerFax coordination process take from first contact to treatment start?
The typical timeline from record submission to first CIK infusion is 5โ8 weeks. Record review and eligibility assessment take 48โ72 hours. Hospital case review and treatment planning take 5โ10 days. Visa processing takes 5โ10 working days once the invitation letter is issued. Blood collection and CIK manufacturing take 14โ21 days. This means patients who start the process promptly can typically begin infusions 5โ6 weeks after first contact with CancerFax.
Can CancerFax coordinate CIK therapy for a patient who is very unwell and cannot travel easily?
We assess each case individually. For patients with reduced performance status or significant frailty, we first determine whether CIK therapy eligibility is maintained โ patients with ECOG PS 3โ4 are generally not suitable candidates regardless of logistics. For patients with PS 1โ2 who have mobility or travel concerns, we work with the partner hospital to explore whether remote consultation, phased visits, or logistics adaptations are feasible. We will always give an honest assessment of whether travel for CIK therapy is clinically and practically appropriate for your situation.
What if CancerFax's assessment is that CIK therapy is not appropriate for my case?
We will tell you clearly and explain why. If CIK is not the right option, we will identify what other advanced treatment approaches โ whether in China, India, or internationally โ may be more appropriate for your specific case. CancerFax's value is in providing honest, clinically informed navigation โ not in selling a specific treatment regardless of fit. Our reputation depends on patients receiving the right treatment, not the most expensive one.
How CancerFax Helps
CancerFax is a specialist cancer access and patient-navigation platform. We help patients and families understand their options, organise medical records, coordinate hospital communication, and support cross-border treatment planning where appropriate.
We help collect and organise reports, scans, pathology, biomarker results, and treatment history for structured case review.
We communicate with hospitals or trial teams to assess whether a case may be suitable for further screening.
We support appointment coordination, document submission, translation, and direct communication with international departments.
For international patients, we help with practical coordination โ travel planning, hospital admission guidance, and local support.
If this option is not suitable, we help explore other relevant treatments, clinical trials, or advanced care pathways.
From inquiry through to follow-up, our coordinators provide a single point of contact for the family.
CancerFax does not guarantee treatment access, eligibility, or clinical outcome. Our role is to help patients access accurate information, structured review, and appropriate specialist pathways.
Start Your CIK Therapy Journey With CancerFax
Send us your medical records โ pathology, imaging, treatment history. Our clinical team will review your case, assess CIK eligibility, identify the right centre, and walk you through every next step.
CancerFax provides patient navigation and access coordination services. We do not provide direct medical treatment. All clinical decisions are made by qualified oncologists at partner institutions.