Beijing
Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
中国医学科学院肿瘤医院
- Grade 3A
- National medical center
Key specialties: Oncology · Respiratory & Thoracic
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Respiratory & Thoracic · Treatment
Lung Cancer Surgery in China
Thoracic surgery for lung cancer, often minimally invasive, at cancer hospitals and Grade 3A thoracic surgery departments.
- Respiratory & Thoracic
- Typical stay: Often 2–3 weeks in China including assessment and recovery
- 6 hospitals in 4 cities
Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Is lung cancer surgery in China right for you?
Surgery is a main treatment for many early and some locally advanced non-small cell lung cancers. Leading Chinese thoracic surgery departments commonly use minimally invasive techniques such as video-assisted (VATS) or robotic-assisted approaches where suitable.
Whether surgery is the right option — and which type — depends on tumor stage, location and lung function, and is decided by the hospital's thoracic team, often after a multidisciplinary review.
Final eligibility is decided by the treating hospital after reviewing your records.
What the hospital will usually need to review
- Your most recent specialist letter or discharge summary
- Imaging reports, plus the original image files where possible
- Pathology or biopsy reports, if any
- Treatment history and dates
- Current medications and allergies
Any language is fine; translation is arranged during the review.
Submit medical reportsWhy patients consider China for lung cancer surgery
- National respiratory center. The National Center for Respiratory Medicine is located at China-Japan Friendship Hospital.
- Minimally invasive thoracic surgery. Video-assisted (VATS) and robot-assisted lung surgery are widely used at major centers when suitable.
- Lung nodule clinics. Many hospitals run dedicated pathways for evaluating lung nodules found on CT.
Waiting times vary by hospital and are confirmed during the case review. Horcare matches by department strength for the condition, not by how famous a hospital is.
Step by step
Your lung cancer surgery journey
Coordination steps are handled by Horcare; clinical steps are run entirely by the hospital.
How long you'll stay
Often 2–3 weeks in China including assessment and recovery. The hospital confirms the timeline after its review.
Plan for a companion, accommodation near the hospital and interpreter support. Visa rules change: confirm with the Chinese embassy or visa center.
- 01
Free case review
You send recent reports and imaging. Horcare replies personally within 24 hours and gives an initial assessment of suitable hospitals and departments within 72 hours.
- 02
Hospital review and quote
The selected hospital's specialists review the translated records, confirm whether they can accept the case, and provide their own cost estimate.
- 03
Visa and travel
Horcare coordinates the hospital documents needed for your visa application, airport pickup and accommodation near the hospital. Confirm visa requirements with the Chinese embassy or visa center.
- 04
Pre-operative assessment
Lung function tests, imaging and other checks confirm the surgical plan.
- 05
Surgery and recovery
After the operation, patients usually stay in hospital for several days; pathology then guides any further treatment.
- 06
Return home and follow-up
You leave with translated discharge records. Horcare coordinates remote follow-up with the treating doctor and any return visits.
Cost
Cost of lung cancer surgery in China
The cost of lung cancer surgery in China depends on the diagnosis, the hospital and the treatment plan, so Horcare publishes no price. The hospital issues its own written estimate after reviewing your records.
| What | Who you pay | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital charges (consultations, tests, procedure, ward, medicines) | Paid directly to the hospital | Quoted after your free case review |
| Horcare coordination fee | Paid to Horcare, quoted in writing first | Quoted after your free case review |
| Travel and accommodation for patient and companion | Booked by you, with our help | Depends on city and length of stay |
| Initial case review | — | Free |
What a hospital estimate usually covers
- Pre-treatment tests and work-up
- The procedure, product or treatment course
- The hospital stay and ward type
- Medicines during the stay
What can change the final bill
- Additional tests the doctors request
- Complications or a longer stay
- International department versus general ward pricing
- A revised plan, always re-quoted by the hospital first
The case review is free, hospital bills are paid directly to the hospital with no markup, and Horcare's service fee is quoted in writing before any paid work. How payment works.
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Hospitals we help patients access for lung cancer surgery
These hospitals have departments that provide lung cancer surgery. Listed alphabetically, not ranked; the right one depends on your diagnosis.
Shanghai
Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
复旦大学附属肿瘤医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Oncology · Respiratory & Thoracic
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Guangzhou
Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital
广东省人民医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Oncology · Pediatrics
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Guangzhou
Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center
中山大学肿瘤防治中心
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Oncology · Respiratory & Thoracic
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Chengdu
West China Hospital, Sichuan University
四川大学华西医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Oncology · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Neurology & Neurosurgery
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Shanghai
Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
复旦大学附属中山医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Gastroenterology & Hepatology · Oncology
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Where you can have lung cancer surgery in China
How Horcare supports you
One dedicated bilingual coordinator works with you from the first inquiry to follow-up at home, supported by medical interpreters at consultations, admission and discharge.
You get a personal reply within 24 hours and an initial assessment within 72 hours. Hospital charges are kept separate from the coordination fee, and every clinical decision stays with the hospital. See how it works or read about Horcare.
Frequently asked questions
Can I have lung cancer surgery in China if I was diagnosed abroad?
Yes, if the hospital accepts your case after reviewing your scans and pathology. They may repeat some tests on arrival.
Will I need chemotherapy or other treatment after surgery?
It depends on the final pathology. The treating team will recommend any further treatment, which can often be continued at home with translated records.
How much does lung cancer surgery in China cost?
Horcare does not publish a price list. The cost depends on the diagnosis, the hospital and the treatment plan, so the hospital gives its own quote after reviewing your records. You pay the hospital directly with no markup from Horcare; our coordination fee is quoted in writing before any paid work. Pricing is quoted after your free case review.
Not sure if lung cancer surgery in China is right for you?
Share the diagnosis and we'll reply personally within 24 hours. No passport or full records needed to start.
No passport or full records needed to start · Hospital bills paid directly to the hospital, no markup