Beijing Cancer Hospital | National Hub for Oncology Excellence

Medical Oncology (肿瘤内科): This is a national key discipline at Beijing Cancer Hospital, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers, including gastric, breast, and lung cancers. It is recognized globally for its advanced comprehensive treatment approaches. The department includes experts such as Dr. Jun Zhu, who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of lymphoma and autologous stem cell transplantation.

Thoracic Surgery (胸外科): This department was among the earliest in China to standardize lung cancer surgeries. It is highly proficient in complex operations such as tracheal and bronchial sleeve resections, demonstrating a leading role in thoracic tumor diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Yang Yue, who serves as the Department Chair of Breast Cancer Surgery, is also a thoracic cancer surgeon with over 20 years of experience, specializing in lung cancer reconstruction surgery and mediastinal tumor resection.

Gastrointestinal Oncology (消化肿瘤内科): This specialized department focuses on digestive system tumors, including gastric, colorectal, and esophageal cancers. It provides early diagnosis, comprehensive treatment, and advanced endoscopic techniques. The "Shen Lab," directed by Dr. Lin Shen, who is also the Vice President of Peking University Cancer Hospital, focuses on precision treatment for digestive system tumors and conducts Phase I-III clinical trials and preclinical transformation research for new anticancer drugs. The team is known for its accumulated experience and treatment level, which is among the top in China for high-incidence tumors like gastric and esophageal cancer, as well as colorectal cancer.

Radiation Oncology (放疗科): This department is equipped with advanced radiotherapy equipment and provides precise radiation treatment for various tumors, including options for proton-heavy ion therapy in some cases. Beijing Cancer Hospital was the first hospital in mainland China to introduce Varian's RapidArc radiotherapy technology in 2009, significantly increasing the speed and precision of treatments for cancers such as lung, esophagus, rectal, and head & neck cancers. The hospital has also been recognized with a "2018 IDC China Digital Transformation Annual Award" for its successful clinical use of Varian's RapidPlan, which leverages machine learning to improve the quality and consistency of treatment plans and reduce planning time from hours to minutes. This innovation also helps to mitigate the shortage of medical physicists in China.

Breast Surgery (乳腺外科): This department specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and research of breast cancer, offering extensive experience and advanced technologies in comprehensive breast cancer treatment. The hospital has contributed to the development of national clinical practice guidelines for breast cancer.

Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery (肝胆胰外科): This department focuses on the surgical treatment of liver, gallbladder, and pancreatic tumors, providing advanced surgical techniques and comprehensive treatment plans.

Gastrointestinal Surgery (胃肠外科): Primarily dealing with the surgical treatment of gastric and intestinal cancers, this department is dedicated to improving patients' survival rates and quality of life through standardized surgeries. The hospital has also developed national clinical practice guidelines for gastric cancer.

Bone and Soft Tissue Oncology (骨与软组织肿瘤科): This specialty is adept at diagnosing and treating tumors of bones and soft tissues, offering multi-disciplinary treatment options, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy.

Head and Neck Surgery (头颈外科): The department possesses in-depth research and professional technologies for treating head and neck tumors, such as thyroid and laryngeal cancers.

Pathology Department (病理科): A crucial department for accurate cancer diagnosis, it utilizes advanced pathological techniques to identify tumor types and grades, providing essential support for treatment decisions. This department is an integral part of the hospital's interdisciplinary team.

Medical Checkup Center (体检中心): This center provides medical check-up services. This aligns with national efforts in China to enhance public health services, including nationwide health check-ups for adults aged 65 and older and more frequent screenings for high-risk groups, to promote earlier cancer detection.