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Dr.ย Xuย Lin

MD, Chief Physician

Professor & Director, Thyroid & Breast Surgery

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check_circleSurgical Oncology
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INSTITUTION
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DEPARTMENT
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SPECIALTY
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LOCATION
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INTERNATIONAL PATIENTS
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Xu Lin

MD, Chief Physician

Professor Xu Lin is the Director of the Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery at Humanity Hospital Xiamen, recognised as a National Breast Cancer Expert and Provincial Surgical Expert in China. With over forty years of clinical experience, he has built an extensive career in surgical oncology focusing on malignancies of the thyroid and breast.

Formerly the Chief Director of Surgical Oncology at Xiamen First Hospital, Professor Xu Lin holds the designation of Chief Physician and is an honoured recipient of the Xiamen '113 Talent' award. He has served on the Breast Cancer Committee of the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association for two consecutive terms (4th and 5th) and is a Standing Council Member of the Fujian Anti-Cancer Association. He has also served as Director of the Oncology Society of the Xiamen Medical Association and as Immediate Past President of the Xiamen Anti-Cancer Association.

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CancerFax can coordinate medical-report review and surgical consultation support for international patients seeking an opinion from Professor Xu Lin, subject to hospital availability and case acceptance.

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Why Consider Professor Xu Lin?

Professor Xu Lin brings four decades of surgical oncology expertise, national recognition in breast cancer, and senior leadership roles across China's oncology societies โ€” offering patients access to highly experienced surgical judgment for thyroid and breast malignancies.

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40+ Years of Surgical Oncology Experience
Former Chief Director of Surgical Oncology at Xiamen First Hospital with decades of specialised experience in thyroid and breast cancer surgery.
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National Breast Cancer Expert
Formally recognised as a National Breast Cancer Expert and Provincial Surgical Expert, reflecting peer-validated clinical authority in China.
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Senior Leadership in Oncology Societies
Committee Member of the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association (Breast Cancer Committee, 4th and 5th Terms) and Immediate Past President of the Xiamen Anti-Cancer Association.
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CancerFax coordinates reports, pre-surgical consultations, and travel-related support for international patients seeking care in Xiamen.
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Areas of Specialisation

Expert surgical management of thyroid and breast malignancies

Surgical Oncology Specialties

Thyroid Cancer Surgery

Radical and oncological surgical management of malignant thyroid tumours.

starsRadical Thyroid Surgery
  • arrow_rightRadical surgical resection for thyroid malignancies
  • arrow_rightSurgical planning based on tumour staging and pathology
  • arrow_rightLymph node dissection where oncologically indicated

Breast Cancer Surgery

Surgical management of both benign and malignant breast tumours with oncological precision.

starsBreast Malignancy Surgery
  • arrow_rightSurgical management of malignant breast tumours
  • arrow_rightMastectomy and breast-conserving procedures as appropriate
  • arrow_rightAxillary lymph node assessment and dissection
starsBenign Breast Tumour Management
  • arrow_rightSurgical excision and management of benign breast lesions
  • arrow_rightDiagnostic and therapeutic procedures for breast disease
Clinical Focus Areas
check_circleThyroid Cancer
check_circleBreast Cancer
check_circleBenign Breast Disease
check_circleOncological Surgical Planning
check_circleLymph Node Surgery
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Procedures Performed

Surgical oncology services for thyroid and breast conditions

Thyroid Malignancy Surgery

Complex Disease

Radical surgical procedures for malignant thyroid conditions, including tumour resection and lymph node management.

Surgical Approaches
arrow_rightTotal and near-total thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer
arrow_rightRadical resection of malignant thyroid tumours
arrow_rightCentral and lateral neck lymph node dissection

Breast Cancer Surgery

Complex Disease

Oncological surgical management of malignant breast tumours including mastectomy and lymph node procedures.

Breast Surgical Procedures
arrow_rightModified radical mastectomy for breast malignancies
arrow_rightBreast-conserving surgery where oncologically appropriate
arrow_rightSentinel lymph node biopsy and axillary dissection

Benign Tumour Surgery

Diagnosis

Surgical management and excision of benign thyroid and breast tumours.

Benign Lesion Procedures
arrow_rightExcision of benign breast lumps and fibroadenomas
arrow_rightThyroid nodule excision and lobectomy where indicated

Multidisciplinary Oncology Review

Multidisciplinary

Collaborative surgical and oncological case review for complex thyroid and breast malignancies.

Case Review and Planning
arrow_rightTumour board participation for complex surgical cases
arrow_rightPre-operative oncological assessment and planning
arrow_rightSecond surgical opinion for thyroid and breast cancer cases
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Research & Publications

Clinical contributions in thyroid and breast surgical oncology

Clinical Research Focus
arrow_rightSurgical oncology of thyroid malignancies โ€” operative techniques and outcomes
arrow_rightBreast cancer surgical management โ€” oncological and reconstructive approaches
arrow_rightNational committee contributions to breast cancer treatment guidelines (Chinese Anti-Cancer Association)
Research Profile

A detailed publication and research record for Professor Xu Lin may be available on request through CancerFax.

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Education & Training

Professor Xu Lin completed his medical training and surgical specialisation in China, progressing to Chief Physician status across a career spanning over four decades.

scheduleSpecific undergraduate institution, postgraduate training details, and year ranges for Professor Xu Lin's medical education have not been confirmed from public sources and will be updated upon verification.
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Clinical Experience

Professor Xu Lin has over forty years of surgical oncology experience, holding senior leadership positions across Xiamen's leading hospitals and oncology organisations.

Director, Department of Thyroid & Breast Surgery
Humanity Hospital Xiamen
Thyroid & Breast Surgery Department
check_circleFormer Chief Director, Surgical Oncology, Xiamen First Hospital
check_circleNational Breast Cancer Expert designation
check_circleXiamen '113 Talent' award recipient
check_circleCommittee Member, Chinese Anti-Cancer Association (Breast Cancer Committee, 4th & 5th Terms)
check_circleImmediate Past President, Xiamen Anti-Cancer Association
check_circleDirector, Oncology Society, Xiamen Medical Association
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Languages & International

Professor Xu Lin conducts consultations in the following language.

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณMandarin Chinese
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Frequently Asked Questions About Professor Xu Lin

CancerFax can coordinate medical-report review and consultation support for international patients seeking a surgical opinion from Professor Xu Lin at Humanity Hospital Xiamen, subject to hospital availability and case acceptance.

Professor Xu Lin specialises in the surgical management of thyroid cancer and breast cancer, including both malignant and benign breast tumours. He performs radical thyroid surgery and a full range of breast surgical procedures.

Submit your medical reports through CancerFax using the 'Send Your Reports' button. The CancerFax team will review your documents, prepare a structured case summary, and coordinate the next steps with Humanity Hospital Xiamen, subject to availability.

A second-opinion request can be submitted through CancerFax with the patient's pathology reports, imaging, biopsy results, and relevant clinical history. The consultation format and availability depend on Professor Xu Lin's schedule at Humanity Hospital Xiamen.

Professor Xu Lin performs radical surgery for thyroid malignancies including total thyroidectomy and neck lymph node dissection, as well as mastectomy, breast-conserving surgery, and axillary lymph node procedures for breast cancer. He also manages benign thyroid and breast tumours surgically.

Yes. Professor Xu Lin holds the formal designation of National Breast Cancer Expert and Provincial Surgical Expert in China. He has served on the Breast Cancer Committee of the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association for two consecutive terms and as President of the Xiamen Anti-Cancer Association.

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