Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Key Insight: In 2023, ultrasound-guided interventional surgeries exceeded 20,000, and imaging department examinations exceeded 502,000.
Pioneering Care &
Global Oncology Excellence
Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center (SYSUCC) is a large-scale modern comprehensive hospital directly under the National Health Commission. Integrating advanced medical care, robust education, and cutting-edge research, it has stood as a medical beacon since its inception in 1964.
Boasting a floor area of 180,000 square meters across the Yuexiu and Huangpu campuses, SYSUCC commands an extensive clinical network comprising 2,243 open beds and a staff of around 2,500. Its oncology unit is globally recognized, maintaining the highest academic standards.
Host Unit
State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China
Institutional Status & External Evidence
National Key Disciplines & Specialties
Oncology
National Key Discipline since 2001; flagship and highest-level academic discipline.
Thoracic Surgery
Entered the national top ten in the Specialty Reputation Rankings.
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
PD-1 monoclonal antibody combination therapy improves 3-year EFS by up to 10%.
Colorectal Cancer
pCR rate of 78.4% with dual immunotherapy; zero recurrences at 21.4-month follow-up.
Liver Cancer
Published landmark RCT in Journal of Clinical Oncology in December 2024.
Medical Imaging
Most recently approved National Key Clinical Specialty Construction Unit in 2024.
Medical & Research Innovation Hubs
International Medical Services
The hospital has an International Patient Service Medical Center.
- Sister-hospital relationship with MD Anderson Cancer Center.
- Awarded the International Science and Technology Cooperation Award.
- Collaborative ties with Karolinska Institute, University of Warwick, and Erasmus Medical Center.
Global Excellence Standard
The hospital treats patients from across China and Southeast Asia, confirming strong international patient reception capability and providing access to Asia's largest radiation therapy center.
International Academic Partnerships
Empowering international patients through streamlined, top-tier healthcare pathways and cutting-edge robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgeries.
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