Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center (FUSCC) is China's first dedicated cancer hospital, established in 1931. As a Grade 3, Class A teaching hospital, it offers comprehensive cancer care with cutting-edge treatments including proton therapy, CAR-T cell therapy, and advanced surgical techniques.
About Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
FUSCC operates at the intersection of clinical excellence, medical education, oncologic research, and cancer prevention, making it one of the most comprehensive cancer centers in Asia.
History & Status
Founded on March 1, 1931, as the Sino-Belgian Radium Institute, FUSCC was the first dedicated cancer hospital in China. Today, it operates as a Grade 3, Class A teaching hospital affiliated with Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University.
The center operates across two main campuses: the main hospital in Xuhui District and the Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Hospital in Pudong, offering comprehensive cancer care and advanced treatments.
Core Specialties
Breast Surgery & Oncology
Nationally recognized center led by Dr. Shao Zhimin, specializing in triple-negative breast cancer precision treatment.
Pancreatic Surgery
Performs ~2,500 surgeries annually with high rates of minimally invasive procedures using the "Fudan approach".
Head & Neck Surgery
Expert care for thyroid, laryngeal, pharyngeal, and tongue cancers under Professor Ji Qinghai's leadership.
Radiation Oncology
State-of-the-art photon, proton, and heavy-ion therapies at the dedicated Proton & Heavy Ion Hospital.
Medical Oncology
Comprehensive management of solid tumors through chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and CAR-T trials.
Integrative Oncology
Combining Traditional Chinese Medicine with Western medicine to enhance symptom control and quality of life.
Research & Innovation
FUSCC is at the forefront of cancer research with:
- Over 300 SCI-indexed papers annually in top-tier journals
- 89 new NSFC grants in 2023
- 424 clinical studies (292 domestic, 21 international)
- Focus on precision oncology, biomarkers, and immunotherapy
- Pioneering proteogenomics and metabolic immunotherapy breakthroughs
Infrastructure & Facilities
FUSCC boasts world-class infrastructure across its two campuses:
- Xuhui Campus: Main hospital with comprehensive clinical services and advanced imaging (PET-CT, 5.0T MRI)
- Pudong Proton & Heavy Ion Branch: 800-bed facility dedicated to particle therapy
- Fudan Cancer Institute: 6,000 m² research space with 11 specialized research groups
- Complete molecular diagnostics including genetic profiling and proteogenomic analyses
- China's first dedicated palliative care unit (established 2006)
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