Overview
Prof. Nan-Yan Rao is a Chief Physician, Professor, and PhD Supervisor. She serves as the Vice Director of the Breast Tumor Center and Ward Director at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital. As a renowned national expert in breast surgery, she excels in combining delicate surgical procedures with standardized systemic treatments, focusing on breast conservation, reconstruction, and functional preservation.
Clinical focus & conditions
1.Breast Oncology
Advanced management of Triple-Negative (TNBC) and Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC).
Precision surgical care for Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) and rare Breast Sarcomas.
2.Complex Benign Conditions
Definitive treatment for Complex Fibroadenomas and chronic breast lesions.
Specialized clinical management of Difficult Mammary Hyperplasia cases.
3.Diagnostic Excellence
Expert evaluation and multidisciplinary strategy for rare and refractory breast pathologies.
Education & training
MD,Ph.D. — Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences
Training — University of California, San Diego (UCSD), USA
Hospital affiliations
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital
Honors & Research
Honors:
Titled as "Lingnan Famous Doctor" and "Yangcheng Good Doctor"; recipient of the Second Prize for Guangdong Science and Technology Progress and the Ministry of Education Science and Technology Progress Award.
Academic Affiliations:
Standing Committee Member of the Breast Disease Branch of the Guangdong Medical Association; Member of the Breast Cancer Committee of the China Anti-Cancer Association.
Research:
PI for multiple National Natural Science Foundation projects and provincial research grants. Published over 30 SCI papers in authoritative journals, focusing on the mechanisms of breast cancer bone metastasis and postoperative rehabilitation protocols.
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