Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center

Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center was established in 1964 and is one of the earliest cancer specialty hospitals founded after the establishment of the People's Republic of China. It is a large modern cancer center integrating medical care, teaching, research and prevention. Overview for international patients Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center is listed in this directory as a Grade 3A hospital in Guangzhou. In MedToChina's current directory, consultation areas connected with listed specialists include Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Lung Cancer, Liver Cancer, and Radiation Oncology. This profile is intended to help international patients organize records and appointment questions before a hospital review. It is not a ranking, treatment guarantee, or promise of admission. When this hospital profile may be relevant Patients may use this profile when preparing tumor board-style record review, pathology review preparation, treatment sequence questions, or post-treatment follow-up planning and digestive disease, liver disease, hepatobiliary imaging, endoscopy, or pathology review. The most useful first step is to send a concise case summary, the key medical records, and a clear question for the target department. Final department selection, appointment timing, and whether an in-person visit is appropriate depend on the hospital's review of the case. Documents to prepare before an appointment request - Passport name and date of birth matching the medical records. - A one-page diagnosis summary with current symptoms and treatment goals. - a one-page diagnosis and treatment summary, recent test reports with dates and reference ranges, current medications, allergies, and relevant medical history, pathology or biopsy reports, staging imaging, treatment cycles, radiation summaries, and molecular test reports if available, and endoscopy reports, liver function trends, viral hepatitis markers, abdominal imaging, and pathology reports when relevant. - Current medications, allergies, prior treatment timeline, and travel constraints. - Insurance or payment questions, especially if admission, surgery, or repeated tests may be needed. Questions to ask before travel - Which department should review the case first? - Which records need English-Chinese translation before submission? - Are original imaging files, pathology slides, or repeat tests likely to be needed? - Is the visit expected to be outpatient only, or could inpatient evaluation be required? - What documents can the hospital provide for insurance reimbursement or follow-up care at home? Coordination note MedToChina supports record organization, translation, appointment communication, and logistics for international patients. Medical advice, diagnosis, treatment selection, and risk assessment must come from the hospital and licensed clinicians.