History
Chiba Cancer Center, established in 1972, is the third oldest cancer treatment facility in Japan. The Palliative Care Unit of Chiba Cancer Center was opened in 2003, with the centre being designated as a cooperative cancer treatment centre for the district of Chiba by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in 2006. Furthermore, in 2019 it was designated as a cooperative hospital for cancer genome therapy and paediatric cancer treatment. The year 2020 marked a new beginning for the centre with the opening of a new hospital increasing the total number of beds to 450.
Profile
Chiba district is located in the east of Tokyo's Metropolitan Area with a population of more than six million residents. Chiba Cancer Center plays a crucial role in the treatment of cancer in Chiba. Since its inception it has not only committed itself to providing the general public with cancer care, but also to introducing highly sophisticated medical technologies such as surgical robots. The centre has also recently introduced cutting edge cancer treatment techniques including cancer genome treatment, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and hyperthermia therapy. Additionally, it has emphasised the need for palliative care by constructing a regional Palliative Care Network so that patients with terminal stage cancer can spend their final days at home with their family.
Specialities
Our clinical departments include the following:
- Esophageal and Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology
- Breast Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery and Oncology
- Haematology and Medical Oncology
- Head and Neck Oncology
- Neurosurgery
- Musculoskeletal Oncology
- Gynaecologic Oncology
- Urology
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Diagnostic Radiology
- Radiation Oncology
- Psycho-Oncology
- Palliative Medicine
Palliative and Supportive Care
To ensure that patients with cancer receive palliative care "anytime” and “anywhere", the Palliative Care Divisions, including the Palliative Care Outpatients department, Palliative Care Team and the Palliative Care Unit, function organically in a cohesive way. The Palliative Care Center has been established as the supervising organisation of the component departments and management meetings are held weekly to oversee these divisions.
The total number of beds in the Palliative Care Unit is 53, one of the largest palliative care wards in Japan.
Last update: February 2025
