Shanghai Cancer Hospital
About Shanghai Cancer Hospital
Founded in 1931, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center is a Grade A tertiary specialist cancer hospital integrating clinical care, teaching, research and cancer prevention. The hospital operates across its Xuhui and Pudong campuses.
The hospital specialises in the screening, diagnosis, surgery, systemic therapy, radiotherapy and follow-up care of malignant tumours. It has strong clinical expertise in breast cancer, lung and other thoracic cancers, pancreatic and hepatobiliary tumours, gastrointestinal cancers, gynaecological cancers and head and neck tumours, with multidisciplinary care widely used to develop individualised treatment plans for patients with complex cancers.
Major Medical Fields & Specialties
- Breast Oncology:Specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer and other benign and malignant breast tumours, including breast surgery, breast-conserving treatment, systemic therapy, radiotherapy and multidisciplinary cancer care.
- Thoracic Oncology:Specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer, oesophageal cancer, mediastinal tumours and other thoracic malignancies, combining minimally invasive surgery, systemic therapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and radiotherapy where appropriate.
- Pancreatic & Hepatobiliary Oncology:Specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant tumours affecting the pancreas, biliary system, duodenum, liver and related structures, including pancreatic cancer, biliary tumours and neuroendocrine tumours, with complex surgery, minimally invasive treatment and multidisciplinary care.
- Gastrointestinal Oncology:Specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of gastric, colon, rectal and other gastrointestinal cancers, combining surgery, systemic therapy, radiotherapy and multidisciplinary care to develop individualised treatment plans.
- Gynaecological Oncology:Specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, endometrial cancer and other malignancies of the female reproductive system, using surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy and other comprehensive treatment approaches.
- Head & Neck Oncology:Specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant tumours affecting the thyroid, oral cavity, throat and other areas of the head and neck, with treatment options including surgery, minimally invasive procedures, radiotherapy and comprehensive cancer care, while taking functional preservation and reconstruction into consideration.
- Comprehensive Oncology & Radiotherapy:Specialises in systemic therapy and radiotherapy for a wide range of cancers and disease stages, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and precision radiotherapy, with multidisciplinary teams bringing together surgery, medical oncology, radiotherapy, imaging and pathology as part of the overall treatment plan.
Advanced Medical Equipment
The hospital has established a comprehensive cancer diagnosis and treatment system covering oncological imaging, pathological diagnosis, molecular testing, minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgery, interventional treatment, precision radiotherapy and systemic anti-cancer therapies.