Oncology
Cancer care at Grade 3A cancer hospitals and comprehensive hospitals: surgery, radiotherapy, systemic therapy and multidisciplinary tumor boards.
International patient coordination · China
Medical Treatment in China for International Patients, Coordinated with Care
Access China's leading public hospitals, often within days rather than months, with one dedicated bilingual coordinator from your first message to follow-up at home.
Personal reply within 24 hours · Initial assessment within 72 hours · Coordination service, not a medical provider
Your initial case review is free.
No obligation, no deposit.
You pay hospital bills directly to the hospital.
Horcare adds no markup.
Our service fee is quoted in writing first.
Before any paid work begins.
Why consider China
Why international patients consider treatment in China
China's leading public hospitals offer international patients faster access to specialists, modern equipment and treatment costs that are often lower than in many Western private systems.
Shorter waits
Specialist appointments are often possible within days rather than months. Timing is never guaranteed and depends on the hospital's schedule.
Transparent costs
Treatment frequently costs a fraction of Western private prices. Every figure is confirmed by the hospital's own quote, which you pay directly.
High-volume specialist centers
Grade 3A hospitals, the highest tier in China's national hospital grading system, treat large numbers of complex cancer, heart, neurological, orthopedic and pediatric cases. What is a Grade 3A hospital?
China is not right for every case. Fitness to travel, language, length of stay and follow-up at home all matter, and the free case review checks these honestly before you commit.
Treatments & specialties
Care matched to the condition, not the hospital's fame
Horcare helps patients access specialist departments across twelve fields. Start with your condition and browse treatments by specialty.
Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery
Coronary, valve and congenital heart care at national-level cardiovascular hospitals and Grade 3A heart centers.
Neurology & Neurosurgery
Brain tumor surgery, functional neurosurgery and complex neurological care at specialist neuroscience centers.
Orthopedics & Spine
Joint replacement, spine surgery and orthopedic trauma care at specialist orthopedic and Grade 3A hospitals.
Pediatrics
Specialist care for children at dedicated children's hospitals, including pediatric cardiac surgery and pediatric oncology.
Hematology & CAR-T
Blood cancers and approved CAR-T cell therapies at hematology centers, with eligibility decided by the hospital.
- Ophthalmology
- Gastroenterology & Hepatology
- Nephrology & Urology
- Respiratory & Thoracic
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Health Check-Up
Advanced therapies such as CAR-T are offered only as approved products or registered clinical trials; eligibility is decided by the hospital. Horcare does not arrange organ transplants, surrogacy or IVF. Where a price would appear: quoted after your free case review.
Hospitals
Hospitals we help patients access
Horcare helps patients access Grade 3A public hospitals and their international departments across 9 Chinese cities. International departments usually offer English-speaking staff, faster scheduling and self-pay billing at a higher price; the general route can cost less but works mainly in Chinese, which is where an interpreter helps.
Beijing · city view Beijing
Peking Union Medical College Hospital
北京协和医院
- Grade 3A
- International department
Complex and rare diagnoses. Multidisciplinary consultation across internal medicine, surgery and pathology.
Key specialties: Oncology · Hematology & CAR-T · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Neurology & Neurosurgery
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Shanghai · city view Shanghai
Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
复旦大学附属肿瘤医院
- Grade 3A
Breast and thyroid cancer. Specialist surgical and multidisciplinary teams.
Key specialties: Oncology · Respiratory & Thoracic
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Shanghai · city view Shanghai
Ruijin Hospital
上海瑞金医院
- Grade 3A
Hematology. Leukemia, lymphoma and other blood disorders, including approved cell therapies where the hospital confirms eligibility.
Key specialties: Hematology & CAR-T · Oncology · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Neurology & Neurosurgery
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Chengdu · city view Chengdu
West China Hospital, Sichuan University
四川大学华西医院
- Grade 3A
Breadth of specialties. Oncology, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, gastroenterology and more on one campus.
Key specialties: Oncology · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Neurology & Neurosurgery · Orthopedics & Spine
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Beijing · city view Beijing
Fuwai Hospital
阜外医院
- Grade 3A
- National medical center
National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases.
Key specialties: Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Pediatrics
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Guangzhou · city view Guangzhou
Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center
中山大学肿瘤防治中心
- Grade 3A
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma. High-volume, multidisciplinary head and neck cancer care.
Key specialties: Oncology · Respiratory & Thoracic
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Hangzhou · city view Hangzhou
Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital
浙江大学医学院附属邵逸夫医院
- Grade 3A
- JCI accredited
- International department
JCI accreditation. First mainland Chinese public hospital accredited by JCI (2006).
Key specialties: Gastroenterology & Hepatology · Orthopedics & Spine · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Oncology
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Hefei · city view Hefei
First Affiliated Hospital of USTC (Anhui Provincial Hospital)
中国科学技术大学附属第一医院（安徽省立医院）
- Grade 3A
- International department
Hematology. A large hematology program, including stem-cell transplantation.
Key specialties: Hematology & CAR-T · Neurology & Neurosurgery · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Oncology
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Destinations
9 medical cities, one specialty-first match
Horcare matches you to the city and hospital with the right department for your condition, not simply the most famous name.
How it works
From first message to follow-up at home, in five steps
- 01
Share your situation
Tell us about the diagnosis through the free case review form. No passport or full records needed. A coordinator replies personally within 24 hours.
- 02
Send your reports
Email your medical reports and imaging. You receive an initial assessment within 72 hours, with specialty-first hospital and city options.
- 03
Hospital review and quote
The hospital's specialists review your case and issue their own plan and quote. Horcare's service fee is quoted separately, in writing.
- 04
Travel and treatment
One dedicated coordinator and medical interpreters support you through visa documents, arrival, admission and discharge.
- 05
Home and follow-up
Records are translated and your coordinator stays in touch, arranging remote follow-up with the treating team and your local doctor.
Fees
How payment works
Hospitals quote and collect their own medical fees directly; Horcare never marks up hospital bills. Horcare publishes no price list or packages, because every case is different.
| Hospital charges | Horcare coordination fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Set by | The hospital | Horcare, in writing |
| Paid to | The hospital, directly | Horcare |
| Covers | Consultations, tests, treatment, ward, medicines | Coordination, interpretation, logistics |
| When | As the hospital bills | Quoted before any paid work |
Clear boundaries
What Horcare does, and what we don't
We do
- Free case review
- Specialty-first hospital matching
- Appointments and admission
- Medical interpreters
- Visa document support
- Travel logistics
- Record translation
- Follow-up coordination
We don't
- Diagnose or prescribe
- Make clinical decisions
- Guarantee outcomes
- Mark up hospital bills
- Offer organ transplants
- Arrange surrogacy or IVF
Clinical decisions belong to the treating hospital. Read our medical disclaimer.
Who we help
For families making a serious decision
If you are deciding for a parent, partner or child facing cancer, heart disease, a neurological, orthopedic or pediatric condition, and the wait, cost or specialist access at home is the problem, Horcare helps you see your options clearly. Patients come from many countries; business travelers also use Horcare for health check-ups while in China.
One dedicated coordinator
A bilingual coordinator stays with your case from first inquiry to follow-up, supported by medical interpreters.
Defined response times
A personal reply within 24 hours and an initial assessment within 72 hours.
Specialty-first matching
We start from the diagnosis and the department that treats it, not from hospital rankings.
Honest boundaries
No miracle claims, no invented testimonials, no markup on hospital bills. About Horcare
Guides
Plan with clear, sourced guides
About Horcare
A non-clinical coordination team on the ground in China
Horcare is an international patient coordination service. We organize the journey around the hospital: records, matching, appointments, interpretation, visa documents, travel and follow-up. The hospital provides every part of the medical care.
Learn about HorcareFAQ
Questions families ask first
Still unsure? Start with a free case review and a coordinator will answer for your situation.
How does healthcare work in China for foreigners?
Most specialist care in China is delivered by large public hospitals, and international patients are treated as self-paying patients, often through an international department. You need recent medical records, a hospital that accepts the case, an appropriate visa and a plan to pay the hospital directly. Horcare coordinates these steps; the hospital provides the care.
Is healthcare free in China for foreigners?
No. International patients pay the hospital directly for consultations, tests and treatment. Costs are often lower than private care in many Western countries, but they depend on the diagnosis and treatment plan, and the hospital's own quote confirms them. Horcare adds no markup to hospital bills.
What is a Grade 3A hospital in China?
Grade 3A (三级甲等) is the highest tier in China's national hospital grading system, which places hospitals in three levels and grades each one. Grade 3A hospitals are usually large university teaching hospitals with many specialist departments. The grade describes the whole hospital, so we still match patients by department strength for their condition.
How much does medical treatment in China cost?
It depends on the condition, the hospital and the treatment plan, so Horcare publishes no price list. The hospital gives its own estimate after reviewing your records; prices are quoted after your free case review. Remember to budget for travel, accommodation and time away from home.
Do I need a medical visa to get treatment in China?
The visa you need depends on your nationality, the purpose of the trip and how long you will stay. Hospitals can usually provide an appointment or invitation letter to support an application. Visa rules change often, so always confirm current requirements with the Chinese embassy or visa center.
Who pays for treatment, and does Horcare add a markup?
You pay hospital bills directly to the hospital, based on its itemized charges. Horcare never marks up hospital bills. Horcare's own coordination fee is separate and quoted in writing before any paid work begins. The initial case review is free.
Can I get a health check-up in China during a business trip?
Yes. Many hospital health management centers offer comprehensive check-ups that take one or two days, with results within days. Tell us your city and travel dates; no medical reports are needed for a routine check-up.
Not sure if treatment in China is right for you?
Start with a free, no-obligation case review. Send the diagnosis and any reports you have; a coordinator replies personally within 24 hours.
No passport or full records needed to start · Hospital bills paid directly to the hospital, no markup