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Hospital profile · Guangzhou

Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center

中山大学肿瘤防治中心

Last reviewed October 20, 2026

Hospital grade
Grade 3A
Key specialties
Oncology, Respiratory & Thoracic
Languages
Chinese
International department
Services via general departments; interpreters provided by Horcare
Typical costs
Quoted after your free case review
Horcare relationship
A hospital we help patients access

About Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center

Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center (SYSUCC) is a dedicated Grade 3A cancer hospital in Guangzhou affiliated with Sun Yat-sen University.

It is widely known for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, a cancer relatively common in southern China, and treats a broad range of other solid tumors and lymphomas.

For international patients, a hospital of this scale can mean faster access to specialist departments. Outcomes are never promised; the hospital decides eligibility after reviewing your records.

Clinical strengths at Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center

  • Nasopharyngeal carcinoma. High-volume, multidisciplinary head and neck cancer care.
  • Comprehensive oncology. Surgery, radiotherapy and systemic therapy for solid tumors.
  • Thoracic and digestive cancers. Lung, esophageal, liver and colorectal cancers.

Specialties and treatments at Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center

  • Oncology care in China

    Cancer care at Grade 3A cancer hospitals and comprehensive hospitals: surgery, radiotherapy, systemic therapy and multidisciplinary tumor boards..

  • Respiratory & Thoracic care in China

    Lung disease and thoracic surgery, from interstitial lung disease to minimally invasive lung cancer surgery..

Treatments international patients ask about here

Respiratory & Thoracic

Lung Cancer Surgery in China

Thoracic surgery for lung cancer, often minimally invasive, at cancer hospitals and Grade 3A thoracic surgery departments.

Stay
Often 2–3 weeks in China including assessment and recovery
Cost
Quoted after your free case review

Last reviewed October 20, 2026

Oncology

Breast Cancer Surgery in China

Breast cancer surgery and multidisciplinary planning at dedicated breast surgery teams in cancer hospitals.

Stay
Often 2–3 weeks for surgery and early recovery
Cost
Quoted after your free case review

Last reviewed October 20, 2026

Oncology

Nasopharyngeal Cancer Treatment in China

Radiotherapy-based treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma at cancer centers in southern China and other major cities.

Stay
Often 7–10 weeks for a full radiotherapy-based course
Cost
Quoted after your free case review

Last reviewed October 20, 2026

Services for international patients at Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center

International patients at Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center are generally seen through the hospital's standard specialist clinics, which work mainly in Chinese. Availability of English-language services varies by department and should be confirmed for each case.

Horcare bridges the language and process gap: we prepare and translate your records, confirm the right department, request the appointment, and provide a bilingual coordinator and medical interpreters during your visit. The hospital quotes and bills its own medical fees directly.

You can contact Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center directly through its own official channels. Horcare adds help choosing the right department and specialist, record translation, logistics and one dedicated coordinator.

How Horcare helps you access Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center

  1. 01

    Free case review

    Send the diagnosis and reports; a coordinator replies within 24 hours.

  2. 02

    Specialty-first check

    Horcare confirms whether Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center and the right department actually fit the condition, rather than choosing it for its fame.

  3. 03

    Two separate quotes

    The hospital issues its own written estimate; Horcare's service fee is quoted separately in writing.

  4. 04

    Visit and follow-up

    Appointment, interpreter support on site, and follow-up after you return home.

The review is free; hospital bills are paid directly to the hospital with no markup; the service fee is quoted in writing before any paid work. How payment works.

Personal reply within 24 hours · initial assessment within 72 hours.

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Planning your visit to Guangzhou

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) has extensive international connections. High-speed rail links Guangzhou with Shenzhen and Hong Kong (West Kowloon). Central hospital districts are typically 40 to 60 minutes from the airport by car.

Visa rules change and depend on your nationality and length of stay; confirm current requirements with the Chinese embassy or visa center before you book.

Visa rules change; confirm current requirements with the Chinese embassy or visa center. Read the visa and invitation letter guide.

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Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center: frequently asked questions

Can foreigners be treated at Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center?

Yes, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center can see international patients, subject to the hospital reviewing the medical records and accepting the case. Horcare coordinates that review, the appointment, interpreters and logistics in Guangzhou.

How much does treatment at Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center cost?

Costs depend entirely on the diagnosis and treatment plan, so no fixed price can be given. The hospital provides its own quote after reviewing your records, and you pay the hospital directly. Horcare adds no markup; its own service fee is quoted in writing first.

Is Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center a Horcare partner hospital?

Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center is a hospital Horcare helps patients access. Horcare does not claim a formal partnership unless one is stated on this page, and clinical decisions always belong to the hospital.

Does Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center have an international department?

Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center accepts international patients, but services in English vary by department. Horcare provides medical interpreters at consultations, admission and discharge, and coordinates registration with the hospital.

Can I book Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center directly without a coordinator?

Yes. International patients can contact the hospital through its own official channels. Horcare adds specialty-first matching, record translation, logistics and one dedicated coordinator from the first message to follow-up at home.

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