Jiahui Radiation Oncology: Cutting-Edge Technology, Warmhearted Care

Recently, the Radiation Oncology Department at Jiahui has added a small refrigerator filled with yogurt cups. This is the department’s newest compassionate initiative, following other patient-centered practices such as heated treatment gowns, treatment punch cards, and end-of-treatment celebration rituals.

Director Dr. Lihua Zhang explains: “For patients with head and neck cancers or esophageal tumors, taking a sip of yogurt before radiotherapy forms a protective coating that helps reduce mucosal reactions. Alongside our state-of-the-art technologies—such as the Versa HD linear accelerator equipped with a 6D treatment couch and an optical surface tracking system for millimeter-level precision without skin markings—we place equal emphasis on providing patients with genuine humanistic care throughout their treatment journey.”

Beyond mucosal protection, the department has also achieved breakthrough progress in managing radiation-induced skin reactions. For breast cancer patients in particular, the team has pioneered a staged, combined protective approach:
· Throughout the entire course of radiotherapy: Use Mölnlycke protective dressing to reduce friction, paired with Flamigel to maintain a moist healing environment
· During the peak reaction period (2–3 weeks after radiotherapy): Add Bergman spray to control inflammation

The clinical outcomes are encouraging:
√ Grade ≥2 dermatitis reduced to just 12.5%, significantly lower than the traditional 20–30%
√ Moist desquamation healing time shortened to 7 days (vs. 11 days with traditional management)
√ Patient adherence reached 90.6%, thanks to the comfort and convenience of the regimen

These innovative results will be presented at this year’s Oncology Academic Conference, showcasing the warmhearted advancements emerging from cancer care in China.

At Jiahui Radiation Oncology, world-class technology is beautifully paired with compassionate care—ensuring that on the journey against cancer, patients are supported not only by scientific excellence but also by heartfelt companionship.