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Xinjiang Tumor Hospital (Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University)
新疆医科大学附属肿瘤医院
Founded in 1989, Xinjiang Tumor Hospital (Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University) is a hospital in Urumqi, among the top 5% of hospitals nationwide.
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About
Xinjiang Tumor Hospital, the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, is the specialized oncology center for Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and the only dedicated cancer hospital in this vast territory. Located in Urumqi, it provides comprehensive cancer care — surgical, radiation, and medical oncology — to Xinjiang's multi-ethnic population and serves as an increasingly important cancer referral center for neighboring Central Asian countries. The hospital has particular expertise in cancers with distinctive ethnic and geographic patterns in the Xinjiang-Central Asia region.
History & scale
Founded in 1989, the hospital has grown over nearly four decades into an essential oncology resource. With approximately 1,500 inpatient beds, it is the only comprehensive cancer center serving Xinjiang's enormous territory. Its radiotherapy facilities, chemotherapy unit, and surgical suites are the most advanced oncology resources in the region. For many patients in Xinjiang and neighboring Central Asian countries, this hospital represents the only accessible comprehensive cancer care.
Star specialties
The hospital covers all major oncological subspecialties: radiation oncology, surgical oncology (thoracic, gastrointestinal, breast, gynecological, head and neck), and medical oncology. It has particular experience with cancers showing elevated incidence in Xinjiang's ethnic populations — including esophageal cancer (high rates in Kazakh populations), cervical cancer (elevated in Uygur women), and gastric cancer. The hospital also studies ethnic variations in cancer biology and treatment response across Xinjiang's diverse populations. The hospital participates in cancer screening programs adapted to Xinjiang's geography and ethnic diversity.
Achievements & recognition
As a Grade A Class A (三甲) specialized oncology hospital under Xinjiang Medical University, it is the provincial cancer center for Xinjiang. It contributes to cancer epidemiology research in Central Asian populations and is a clinical training site for oncology in the region.
International services
International patient services are developing. The hospital treats a growing number of patients from Central Asian countries — Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan — for whom Urumqi offers cancer care (particularly radiotherapy) that may be unavailable or unaffordable at home. Some senior oncologists have international experience. Interpretation in Russian and Central Asian languages may be available through Xinjiang Medical University's international networks. Urumqi's position as a Central Asian medical hub is strengthening. International patients should contact the hospital's international affairs office in advance.
Why choose this hospital
For international patients from Central Asia, this hospital represents the closest comprehensive cancer center with radiotherapy and multi-disciplinary oncology services. For cancer patients in countries like Kyrgyzstan or Tajikistan, where radiotherapy may be extremely limited, Urumqi can be a life-saving destination. The hospital is also the essential oncology resource for foreign nationals living in Xinjiang who develop cancer.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Xinjiang Tumor Hospital (Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University) located?
- Xinjiang Tumor Hospital (Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University) is located in Urumqi, China.
- Is Xinjiang Tumor Hospital (Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University) a reputable hospital?
- Xinjiang Tumor Hospital (Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University) is a Class III-A hospital — the highest tier in China's grading system, held by only about 5% of hospitals nationwide.
- Can international patients visit Xinjiang Tumor Hospital (Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University)?
- Yes. International patients are advised to contact the hospital ahead of the visit to confirm appointment procedures and language support (+86-991-7819999).
