The highest-ranked oncology institution in Southern China — pioneering nasopharyngeal carcinoma treatment globally, running over 200 active clinical trials, and offering NMPA-approved CAR-T protocols. For the right case, it can be a suitable option; whether it's the appropriate choice depends on your diagnosis and objectives. International patients access care through the dedicated International Medical Centre, bypassing the general registration queue. China Care helps you work out whether this is the right option, and coordinates the full intake process from record submission to on-the-ground support in Guangzhou.
SYSUCC (中山大学肿瘤防治中心) was founded in 1964 and is affiliated with Sun Yat-sen University. It consistently ranks among China's top three oncology hospitals nationally, and is the undisputed leader in the south. The hospital pioneered nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) treatment globally — NPC is disproportionately prevalent in Cantonese populations and less commonly treated at Western centres, making SYSUCC's expertise uniquely relevant for patients from Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and the broader Chinese diaspora.
In addition to NPC, SYSUCC runs major programmes in lung cancer, colorectal cancer, lymphoma, and haematological malignancies. The hospital participates in over 200 clinical trials and was among the first to offer NMPA-approved CAR-T therapy. International patients access care through the International Medical Centre (IMC), which operates as a managed interface to the hospital's clinical departments.
SYSUCC has treated more NPC cases than any institution in the world. Their surgical, radiation, and systemic therapy protocols for NPC are globally cited. For patients of Cantonese, Southeast Asian, or broader East Asian descent, this is the most experienced team on earth for this specific diagnosis — and the one that trains other NPC centres worldwide.
SYSUCC participates in over 200 clinical trials and runs its own CAR-T programme covering CD19, CD22, and BCMA targets. Patients who have exhausted standard systemic therapy may qualify for trials not available outside China. China Care reviews eligibility before your visit so you are not travelling without a reasonable expectation of access.
The International Medical Centre operates as a managed-access layer on top of SYSUCC's general departments. International patients are assigned a coordinator, given scheduled consultation slots, and receive bilingual administrative support. Without the IMC, waiting times at SYSUCC can stretch to several months — demand is enormous at the #1 oncology hospital in Southern China.
Finding a hospital's name is easy. Knowing whether it's actually the right one for your situation is much harder — that's where China Care helps.
Most international patients researching Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center are unsure whether it's genuinely the right fit for their case, or whether another hospital might serve them better. China Care helps you answer questions like:
The departments most commonly accessed by international patients coordinated through China Care.
Finding a hospital is the easy part. Understanding whether it's the right one for your situation is harder — China Care guides you through that, from initial guidance through to on-the-ground support in Guangzhou.
Send your pathology reports, imaging, and treatment history to China Care. For CAR-T or haematology cases, include prior therapy lines and current performance status. We review your records and prepare a bilingual case summary within 1–2 working days.
records review · 1–2 daysIf it makes sense to go further, Case Investigation looks into whether SYSUCC is genuinely a suitable option for your case — before you commit to travelling. Depending on your situation, this may include medical record review, department identification, specialist discussion, and a proxy consultation with the relevant specialist where appropriate, with the outcome reported back to you with voice call interpretation in real time.
This is a paid service, agreed with you upfront, covering hospital registration and coordination. Already in China? Skip this step — China Care can arrange direct escort and interpretation for your own visit instead.
case investigation · fixed fee · results same dayArmed with the specialist's initial direction, you travel to Guangzhou for your own in-person consultation. The specialist reviews your case in person, confirms the treatment plan, and provides a formal cost estimate — this step cannot be completed remotely at a public hospital. China Care's bilingual coordinator accompanies you throughout.
in-person consultation · treatment plan & cost estimate issuedOnce you agree to proceed, admission is arranged through the IMC. China Care's coordinator remains on hand throughout your stay — accompanying you to ward rounds, follow-up appointments, and administrative processes. Ward nursing staff and hospital administration operate primarily in Mandarin, so on-site escort is strongly recommended for non-Chinese speakers.
All treatment fees are paid directly to the hospital in Chinese yuan (RMB). SYSUCC does not accept international credit cards for inpatient treatment. A deposit is required at admission; the balance is settled before discharge. China Care does not collect or handle medical payments.
IMC admission · RMB payment direct to hospitalComplete bilingual discharge documentation is issued on the day of discharge. For CAR-T monitoring or ongoing systemic therapy, remote consultations with your SYSUCC specialist may be possible depending on the individual physician — China Care can enquire on your behalf after discharge.
bilingual documentation · post-discharge supportWhichever stage you're at, China Care's role is the same: help you make an informed decision, not just a booking.
Understand your options before travelling — including whether Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center or another hospital is a suitable fit for your case.
Learn more →Appointments, interpreters, and hospital coordination once you're ready to move forward.
Learn more →Support before, during, and after treatment in China — from admission through to follow-up care.
Learn more →We'll help you understand whether Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center — or another hospital in China — may be a better option for your situation.
China Care coordinates your case with SYSUCC's International Medical Centre. Treatment costs are quoted directly by the hospital. We never add to or mark up the hospital's quoted treatment cost.