Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

Specialty strengths

About

Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences — also designated as the National Cancer Center — was founded in 1958 in Beijing and stands as China's foremost cancer hospital and the command center of the country's national oncology strategy. It represents the Chinese equivalent of MD Anderson or Memorial Sloan Kettering: the institution that defines cancer care standards for 1.4 billion people.

History & scale

Scale and Heritage: With more than 1,500 beds and over 800,000 outpatient visits per year, this hospital is wholly devoted to oncology — extending from prevention and screening through radical treatment to palliative care. It anchors the national cancer registry, authors China's clinical practice guidelines for every major tumor category, and educates the majority of the country's senior oncologists.

Star specialties

Leading Disciplines: The Cancer Hospital occupies the #1 national position in Oncology and #1 in Thoracic Surgery. Its thoracic surgery division completes over 10,000 lung cancer resections annually — the highest volume worldwide — with particular expertise in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and robotic segmentectomy for early-stage lung cancer. The hospital delivers every treatment modality within a single institution: surgery, radiation therapy (including proton therapy at its affiliated facility), chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, interventional radiology, and traditional Chinese medicine oncology. The pathology department serves as China's central reference laboratory for tumor diagnosis.

Achievements & recognition

Distinctions and Landmarks: The hospital directs China's National Cancer Early Screening Program, which has screened millions of citizens for cervical, breast, colorectal, esophageal, liver, and lung cancers. Its investigators have led pivotal clinical trials resulting in regulatory approval of multiple novel anti-cancer agents now used worldwide, including several PD-1 inhibitors and EGFR-targeted drugs. The hospital functions as a WHO Collaborating Center for Cancer Prevention and Control.

International services

Services for International Patients: The Special Medical Services Department provides care for international and VIP patients, with English-speaking oncologists, expedited multidisciplinary tumor board reviews, and an integrated treatment pathway covering surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and interventional procedures — all orchestrated by a dedicated case manager.

Why choose this hospital

Why Select Cancer Hospital CAMS: For essentially any cancer diagnosis — particularly lung, esophageal, gastric, liver, or cervical cancers where China's disease burden has generated unmatched clinical experience — this stands as China's most authoritative oncology institution. The depth of subspecialization ensures every patient benefits from a team that has managed thousands of near-identical cases.

Nationally ranked specialties — Fudan ranking, 2 in total

Location & getting there

Frequently asked questions

Where is Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences located?

Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences is located in Beijing, China.

Is Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences a top-ranked hospital?

Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences ranks among China's leading hospitals on the authoritative Fudan University ranking — placed in the national Top 40 for overall strength, and ranked in the national top 10 for 2 specialties.

What is Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences best known for?

Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences is nationally recognized for Oncology, Thoracic Surgery.

Can international patients visit Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences?

Yes. International patients are advised to contact the hospital ahead of the visit to confirm appointment procedures and language support (Intl: 010-67748905).

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