Oncology

Oncology at Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center

Covers the full range of cancer care and is particularly experienced in nasopharyngeal carcinoma, which is common in southern China, as well as many other solid tumors.

2 #2 in China Oncology Source: Fudan University Hospital Management Institute, China Hospital Specialty Reputation Ranking (2023 edition).

National ranking

2
Oncology #2 in China
Reputation score 9.4

#1 scores 10.9 · 86% of the top score

9
Thoracic surgery #9 in China
Reputation score 2.9

#1 scores 11.2 · 26% of the top score

Top 10 hospitals in China for Oncology

Full ranking

Fudan 2023 reputation score · bars are relative to the leader in this specialty.

  1. 1 Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Beijing 10.9
  2. 2 Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center Guangzhou 9.4
  3. 3 Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center Shanghai 8.9
  4. 4 Peking University Cancer Hospital Beijing 6.8
  5. 5 Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital Tianjin 6.3
  6. 6 Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute Jinan 4.8
  7. 7 Zhejiang Cancer Hospital Hangzhou 2.9
  8. 8 West China Hospital, Sichuan University Chengdu 2.8
  9. 9 Jiangsu Cancer Hospital Nanjing 1.4
  10. 10 Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute Chengdu 1.0
Nominated hospitals (15)

Source: Fudan University Hospital Management Institute, China Hospital Specialty Reputation Ranking (2023 edition).

What this specialty treats

Diagnosis and treatment of cancer, including surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy, usually planned by a multidisciplinary team.

  • Lung cancer
  • Breast cancer
  • Liver, stomach and colorectal cancer
  • Oesophageal and nasopharyngeal cancer
  • Lymphoma
  • Radiotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy

More about Oncology

About Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center

Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center in Guangzhou is one of China’s leading cancer hospitals and is internationally known for its work on nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

  • One of China’s largest cancer centres, with three academicians
  • World authority on nasopharyngeal carcinoma
  • Twelve of its studies have been adopted by international treatment guidelines
  • Sister institution of MD Anderson Cancer Center

Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center

Frequently asked questions

How good is Oncology at Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center?

In the 2023 Fudan specialty reputation ranking, voted by more than 5,000 senior specialists, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center ranks #2 in China (Oncology) and #9 in China (Thoracic surgery) in China.

Can international patients be treated in Oncology at Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center?

Yes. Send us your records and we will check whether the department fits your case, propose a specialist and arrange the appointment through official hospital channels.

What should I prepare before a consultation?

A recent medical summary, imaging (CDs or links), pathology or lab reports and a list of current medicines. We translate them into Chinese for the doctors.

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