ACCESSING SRS AND SBRT
IN CHINA OR INDIA THROUGH CANCERFAX
From your first message to your first treatment fraction โ CancerFax guides every step of accessing SBRT abroad, ensuring you reach the right centre with a clear plan and full cost transparency.
analyticsAt a Glance
- check_circleEnd-to-end navigation: records to treatment to follow-up
- check_circleVerified SBRT centre matching based on your diagnosis
- check_circleFull cost transparency before you commit to travel
- check_circleMultilingual coordination โ English, Arabic, Hindi, Russian, and more
Why Patients Use CancerFax to Access SBRT Abroad
Navigating SBRT access in an unfamiliar healthcare system โ with a different language, unfamiliar regulatory standards, and no local network โ is genuinely complex. CancerFax exists to make that navigation safe, informed, and efficient.
Verified Centre Network
CancerFax maintains direct relationships with radiation oncology departments at accredited hospitals in India and China โ ensuring centre recommendations are based on clinical capability and track record, not referral fees.
Dedicated Case Management
Each patient is assigned a dedicated case manager who coordinates between treating oncologists, the destination hospital, and the patient โ handling communication, document translation, scheduling, and logistics in one place.
Your Step-by-Step Journey: First Contact to Treatment
The typical CancerFax SBRT access journey takes 2โ4 weeks from initial contact to first treatment fraction.
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Step 1: Upload Your Medical Records
Share your imaging (CT/MRI/PET), pathology reports, prior treatment summary, and recent blood work through our secure upload portal. The more complete the records, the faster the eligibility review.
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Step 2: Clinical Review and SBRT Eligibility Assessment
Our oncology team reviews your records within 24โ48 hours to assess whether SBRT is clinically indicated for your case and which indications โ spine, lung, liver, prostate, brain, or oligometastatic โ apply.
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Step 3: Centre Matching and Recommendation
Based on your diagnosis, treatment history, and travel preferences, CancerFax recommends 1โ3 verified SBRT centres in India or China with specific rationale for each. We explain the differences clearly.
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Step 4: Cost Estimate and Written Confirmation
CancerFax requests itemised cost estimates from your preferred centre(s). You receive a written confirmation covering all treatment components โ planning, fractions, imaging, consultations โ before committing.
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Step 5: Visa, Travel, and Logistics Coordination
We provide the hospital invitation letter needed for a medical visa application, advise on flight timing relative to the treatment schedule, and recommend trusted accommodation near the treating hospital.
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Step 6: Pre-Arrival Scheduling and Records Transfer
CancerFax coordinates your outpatient appointment, simulation CT slot, and planning timeline with the hospital so your treatment schedule is confirmed before you travel โ eliminating waiting time on arrival.
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Step 7: On-Ground Treatment and Support
CancerFax remains your point of contact throughout treatment โ managing communication between you and your treating team, escalating concerns, and coordinating discharge planning and follow-up imaging.
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Step 8: Return and Follow-Up Coordination
After completing SBRT, we coordinate your discharge summary, post-treatment imaging schedule, and ensure your home oncologist receives a complete treatment report. CancerFax remains available for ongoing case queries.
Do's and Don'ts When Accessing SBRT Abroad
Patients who have the smoothest experience abroad follow a few critical principles โ and avoid common mistakes that cause delays, unexpected costs, or unsuitable centre selections.
Do
- Share complete medical records upfrontInclude all imaging, pathology, prior treatment, and blood work โ incomplete records delay eligibility assessment
- Request itemised cost confirmation in writingA written cost breakdown from the treating hospital prevents unexpected charges on arrival
- Confirm your treatment schedule before flyingCancerFax ensures your simulation, planning, and fraction schedule is locked in before you purchase flights
- Allow buffer days around treatmentPlan for 1โ2 buffer days before and after your last fraction for delays, planning adjustments, or travel fatigue
- Notify your home oncologistEnsure your treating team at home is aware and will coordinate follow-up โ CancerFax sends them a full report
Don't
- Don't travel without a confirmed treatment planArriving without pre-confirmed scheduling can add 1โ2 weeks of waiting at the destination
- Don't rely on unverified agents or brokersUnaccredited middlemen may direct patients to lower-quality centres without clinical vetting
- Don't accept verbal cost quotes onlyAlways require written cost confirmation before committing to travel
- Don't assume all SBRT indications are equalSome centres have higher SBRT volumes for specific indications โ choose based on your specific treatment need
- Don't delay sharing follow-up imagingPost-SBRT response assessment imaging should be shared with CancerFax for oncology review โ early recurrence is actionable
What CancerFax Provides Throughout Your Journey
CancerFax is not a travel agent or a referral service. We are a specialist cancer navigation platform with direct oncology expertise โ offering services that extend throughout your treatment journey.
Medical Records Review
Our oncology team reviews your records with clinical rigour โ not just for administrative purposes. We identify whether SBRT is appropriate, which indication applies, and whether any additional workup is needed before planning.
Multi-Centre Comparison
We provide honest comparisons of recommended centres โ including SBRT volumes, technology, oncologist credentials, and past patient experiences โ so you make an informed choice rather than accepting the first option presented.
Multilingual Coordination
CancerFax coordinates in English, Arabic, Hindi, Bengali, Russian, and other languages โ bridging communication between international patients and Mandarin-speaking Chinese hospital teams where language is a barrier.
Post-Treatment Follow-Up
We facilitate the transfer of your treatment report to your home oncologist and remain available for ongoing clinical queries โ ensuring continuity of care after you return home.
CancerFax Patient Support Languages
CancerFax provides patient coordination and medical communication support in the following languages, enabling seamless access to SBRT centres in India and China.
- English
- Arabic
- Hindi
- Bengali
- Russian
- Mandarin Chinese
- Urdu
- Indonesian
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Frequently Asked Questions
Accessing SBRT Through CancerFax
How do I start the process with CancerFax?
Upload your medical records through our secure portal at cancerfax.com/upload-reports. Include recent imaging (CT, MRI, or PET), pathology reports, a summary of prior treatment, and current medications. Our team will acknowledge receipt within a few hours and begin the clinical review. You can also contact us directly via email or WhatsApp to start a conversation before uploading records.
Does CancerFax charge patients for its navigation service?
CancerFax's patient navigation service is provided free of charge to patients. Our platform is supported through institutional partnerships with treating hospitals. This structure ensures our centre recommendations are driven by clinical fit โ not commission arrangements. You will never be charged for record review, eligibility assessment, or cost estimate coordination.
How long does the entire process take from first contact to treatment?
The typical timeline is 2โ4 weeks from first contact to first treatment fraction: clinical review (1โ2 days), centre recommendation (2โ3 days), cost confirmation (3โ5 days), visa application (5โ15 days), travel and scheduling (3โ5 days). Urgent cases with complete records can sometimes be expedited to 10โ12 days total. Medical visa processing is usually the longest variable and should be started as soon as a centre is confirmed.
Can CancerFax arrange a second opinion before recommending SBRT?
Yes. CancerFax can coordinate remote second opinion consultations with radiation oncologists at recommended centres before you commit to travel. The oncologist reviews your records digitally and provides a written opinion on SBRT suitability, recommended dose/fractionation, and any additional workup required. This service is particularly valuable when your home oncologist has not recommended SBRT but you wish to explore its applicability.
What happens if there is a complication during treatment abroad?
CancerFax remains an active point of contact throughout your treatment. Acute complications are managed by the treating hospital's clinical team โ all CancerFax-recommended centres have appropriate clinical infrastructure for managing SBRT-related toxicities. CancerFax facilitates communication between you, the treating team, and your home oncologist, and assists with medical documentation for any insurance claims or continuing care requirements after you return home.
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.
Ready to Explore SBRT in India or China?
Upload your reports and start the process today. Our team will review your case, assess SBRT eligibility, and guide you every step of the way โ at no cost to you.
This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified oncologist before making treatment decisions.