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Hope, but also danger: More cancer patients are flying to China for treatment

From iDNES · () Czech

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  • Foreign cancer patients are increasingly traveling to China for CAR-T treatment because it costs less than in the West.
  • Chinese regulators have approved nine CAR-T products, the highest number worldwide.
  • The approvals include the first authorized CAR-T therapy for solid tumors.

China is attracting more foreign cancer patients seeking CAR-T treatment, drawn by lower costs and advances in biotechnology.

The therapy is cheaper in China than in Western countries, making the country an increasingly popular destination for patients looking for access to the treatment.

Chinese regulators have recently approved nine CAR-T products, more than any other country. The list includes the first approved CAR-T therapy for solid tumors, offering new hope while also raising concerns about the risks involved.

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