Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Beijing, China
Key Insight: CHCAMS handles over 1,000,000 outpatient visits and 30,000+ surgeries annually. Multiple quality indicators — including 5-year survival rate, average length of stay, Grade IV surgery ratio, and Case Mix Index (CMI) — all consistently rank #1 among national oncology specialty hospitals.
Pioneering Care &
Global Oncology Excellence
Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (CHCAMS) is a Class III Grade A oncology specialty hospital under the National Health Commission, and the first cancer specialty hospital established in the People's Republic of China.
Founded in 1958, the hospital relocated to the Longtan Lake area in 1983, and officially became the host institution of the National Cancer Center (NCC) in 2009. Recognized for unparalleled excellence, it was designated as one of the first batch of "guidance-type" National Medical Centers in 2021.
Host Institution
National Cancer Center (NCC)
Institutional Status & External Evidence
National Key Disciplines & Specialties
Medical Oncology
China's first oncology internal medicine department, representing the highest level of cancer medical oncology in China.
Thoracic Surgery
Consistently ranked #1 nationally in the Fudan Rankings. China's earliest department for lung and esophageal cancer.
Head & Neck Surgery
A national key oncology discipline and a recognized training base for British maxillofacial surgeons by the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Abdominal Surgery
Supported by national funding with multiple international collaborative research projects in colorectal, breast, liver, and pancreatic cancer.
Radiation Oncology
Equipped with China's most advanced radiotherapy technology including a proton accelerator; pioneered hypofractionated radiotherapy.
Diagnostic Imaging & Pathology
Equipped with ultra-high-end spectral CT, 3T high-field functional MRI, and PET-MRI for unparalleled cancer diagnosis.
Medical & Research Innovation Hubs
Special Medical Services (VIP) & International Care
Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences operates a dedicated Special Medical Services (VIP) Department, thoughtfully designed to serve foreign patients, Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan residents, and domestic patients requiring premium care capabilities.
- Specialized VIP clinics covering all major oncology disciplines including head & neck, thoracic, and abdominal surgery.
- Premium services including priority appointment scheduling and dedicated multidisciplinary team (MDT) consultations.
- Dedicated pathology consultation center and remote telemedicine aligned with international authoritative guidelines.
Premium Global Standard
As a national-level cancer specialty hospital, CHCAMS actively participates in international academic exchange, with research adopted by NCCN and other international authoritative guidelines, ensuring world-class care standards.
VIP Department Access
Contact via the official APP, website (www.cicams.ac.cn), or phone 010-87788899 to schedule VIP specialty clinic appointments.
Source & Verification
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