Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center
中山大学肿瘤防治中心
A specialist cancer hospital affiliated with Sun Yat-sen University, founded in 1964 and described by the hospital as China's largest integrated cancer center. It is widely cited for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, where its radiation oncology department reports over 4,000 cases a year.
Documented strengths
- Department of Radiation Oncology reports diagnosing and treating over 4,000 nasopharyngeal cancer cases a year (SYSUCC Radiation Oncology page)
- 2,247 ward beds, 1.84 million outpatient visits and 45,492 surgeries in 2023 (SYSUCC introduction)
- SYSUCC professors co-chaired the 2021 joint CSCO and ASCO international guideline on nasopharyngeal carcinoma (SYSUCC news, Jan 2021)
- Sister institution of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center since 2003 (SYSUCC introduction)
- Rated Tertiary Class A in 1994; national key clinical specialties in oncology, thoracic surgery and radiation therapy (SYSUCC introduction)
Services for international patients
- International Medical Center with separate zone, dedicated consulting rooms, examination rooms and premium wards
- Access to some drugs and devices under the Hong Kong and Macao Medicine and Device Access Program
- Outpatient visits are by appointment only, booked through the hospital app or WeChat; the hospital notes only Chinese phone numbers can register
- International office email contact@sysucc.org.cn; International Medical Center email gjylb@sysucc.org.cn
How international patients access it
The hospital runs a listed international department; contact it directly before traveling, and expect RMB or commercial-insurance billing. The hospital decides each case.
Videos
2 videos
Sources
- About Us: Introduction
“It is the largest integrated cancer center in China for cancer care, education, research and prevention.”
- Radiation Oncology
“As an international leading unit of clinical practice and scientific research on nasopharyngeal cancer, our department diagnosed and treated over 4,000 nasopharyngeal cancer cases annually.”
- International Medical Center
“The International Medical Center operates under independent zoning, offering a quiet and elegant environment.”
- A Guide for International Patients
“Outpatient visits at our hospital are conducted on a 100% appointment basis.”
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