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Dr. Zhi-Jun Chen

MD, PhD

Director, Gynecologic Oncology

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check_circleCervical Cancer
check_circleEndometrial Cancer
check_circlePARP Inhibitors & Bevacizumab
INSTITUTION
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DEPARTMENT
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SPECIALTY
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INTERNATIONAL PATIENTS
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Zhi-Jun Chen

MD, PhD

Prof. Zhi-Jun Chen is the Director of Gynecologic Oncology at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital in Guangzhou, China, one of the country's leading Grade 3A teaching hospitals affiliated with Sun Yat-sen University. He specialises in the evaluation and treatment of cancers affecting the female reproductive system, with a primary clinical focus on ovarian cancer, cervical cancer and endometrial cancer.

Prof. Chen brings over 20 years of clinical experience in gynaecological oncology, with training at Sun Yat-sen University and additional training in the USA. His practice encompasses individualized treatment planning that integrates surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapies such as PARP inhibitors and bevacizumab, and radiotherapy coordination as appropriate. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, founded in 1835, maintains a dedicated Division of Gynaecological Tumour within its Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and has established a precision tumour treatment centre and multidisciplinary collaboration centre for complex cases. Prof. Chen is actively involved in multidisciplinary tumour boards, supporting patients with newly diagnosed, advanced and recurrent gynaecological cancers through a coordinated team approach.

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Why Consider Prof. Zhi-Jun Chen?

Prof. Chen is a leading gynaecological oncology specialist at one of southern China's most established academic medical centres, offering multidisciplinary expertise in ovarian, cervical and endometrial cancer management.

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Director of a Dedicated Gynaecological Oncology Division
Prof. Chen leads the Gynecologic Oncology department at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, a Grade 3A institution with a formally structured Division of Gynaecological Tumour and a dedicated precision tumour treatment centre.
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Advanced Treatment Access Including PARP Inhibitors
His practice includes targeted maintenance therapies such as PARP inhibitors and bevacizumab alongside surgery and chemotherapy, reflecting current international standard-of-care approaches for ovarian and other gynaecological cancers.
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Multidisciplinary Tumour Board Involvement
Complex cases at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital are reviewed through multidisciplinary collaboration, involving gynaecological oncology, medical oncology, radiotherapy, radiology and pathology specialists.
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Areas of Specialisation

Expert gynaecological oncology care for ovarian, cervical and uterine cancers

Prof. Chen's clinical practice focuses on the full spectrum of gynaecological malignancies, with particular depth in ovarian cancer, cervical cancer and endometrial cancer. Treatment planning is individualised based on cancer subtype, stage, pathology, molecular features and the patient's overall condition.

Gynaecological Oncology Specialties

Ovarian Cancer

Comprehensive management of ovarian cancer including surgery, chemotherapy and targeted maintenance therapy.

starsOvarian Cancer Treatment Planning
  • arrow_rightSurgical staging and cytoreductive surgery evaluation
  • arrow_rightPlatinum-based chemotherapy protocols
  • arrow_rightPARP inhibitor maintenance therapy for eligible patients
  • arrow_rightBevacizumab-based treatment for advanced and recurrent disease
  • arrow_rightManagement of recurrent and platinum-resistant ovarian cancer

Cervical Cancer

Individualised treatment planning for cervical cancer at all stages, including surgical and non-surgical approaches.

starsCervical Cancer Management
  • arrow_rightSurgical management including radical hysterectomy where appropriate
  • arrow_rightChemoradiation coordination for locally advanced disease
  • arrow_rightImmunotherapy options for recurrent and metastatic cervical cancer
  • arrow_rightTreatment planning based on stage, histology and patient factors

Endometrial Cancer

Surgical and systemic treatment options for endometrial cancer guided by tumour grade, stage and molecular subtype.

starsEndometrial Cancer Treatment
  • arrow_rightSurgical staging and hysterectomy planning
  • arrow_rightHormonal therapy for low-grade disease in selected patients
  • arrow_rightChemotherapy and targeted therapy for advanced and high-risk endometrial cancer
  • arrow_rightMSI and molecular subtyping to guide treatment selection
Clinical Focus Areas
check_circleOvarian Cancer
check_circleCervical Cancer
check_circleEndometrial (Uterine) Cancer
check_circleRecurrent Gynaecological Cancers
check_circlePARP Inhibitor Maintenance Therapy
check_circleMultidisciplinary Treatment Planning
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Procedures & Treatment Approaches

Clinical services offered through Prof. Chen's gynaecological oncology practice

Prof. Chen's clinical work spans surgery, systemic therapy and multidisciplinary coordination for gynaecological cancers. Treatment approaches are selected based on tumour type, stage, pathology and individual patient factors.

Gynaecological Oncology Surgery

Complex Disease

Surgical evaluation and planning for gynaecological malignancies, including cytoreductive and staging procedures.

Surgical Approaches
arrow_rightCytoreductive (debulking) surgery for ovarian cancer
arrow_rightRadical hysterectomy for cervical cancer
arrow_rightSurgical staging for endometrial cancer
arrow_rightMinimally invasive laparoscopic approaches where appropriate

Systemic Cancer Treatment

Medical Oncology

Chemotherapy and targeted therapy protocols tailored to gynaecological cancer subtype and stage.

Chemotherapy & Targeted Therapy
arrow_rightPlatinum-based chemotherapy (carboplatin, cisplatin combinations)
arrow_rightPaclitaxel-based regimens for ovarian and endometrial cancer
arrow_rightBevacizumab for advanced and recurrent ovarian cancer
arrow_rightPARP inhibitors (olaparib, niraparib) as maintenance therapy for eligible patients

Multidisciplinary Cancer Review

Multidisciplinary

Complex gynaecological cancer cases reviewed through formal multidisciplinary tumour boards at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital.

Multidisciplinary Team Input
arrow_rightJoint review with gynaecological oncology, medical oncology and radiotherapy
arrow_rightRadiology and pathology input for complex staging
arrow_rightRemote consultation support for international patients where available

Second Opinion Consultations

Second Opinion

Independent expert review for patients seeking a second opinion on gynaecological cancer diagnosis or treatment plan.

Second Opinion Process
arrow_rightReview of pathology reports, surgical findings and imaging
arrow_rightAssessment of current or proposed treatment plan
arrow_rightEvaluation of targeted therapy eligibility including PARP inhibitors and immunotherapy
arrow_rightAlternative management pathway assessment where applicable
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Research & Publications

Active researcher in gynaecological oncology

Prof. Chen is involved in clinical research in gynaecological oncology at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital. Detailed publication records are not currently available via public sources.

Research Focus
arrow_rightOvarian cancer treatment including PARP inhibitor maintenance therapy
arrow_rightCervical cancer management including immunotherapy for recurrent disease
arrow_rightEndometrial cancer molecular subtyping and treatment personalisation
arrow_rightMultidisciplinary management of complex gynaecological malignancies
Research Profile

A more detailed publication list for Prof. Chen may be available on direct inquiry or via the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital Department of Gynaecological Oncology.

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Education & Training

Prof. Chen completed his medical training and doctoral studies at Sun Yat-sen University, one of China's leading academic institutions, and undertook additional training in the USA.

scheduleSpecific degree years and institution names for Prof. Chen's education timeline are not publicly confirmed. The entries below reflect the known training pathway and will be updated on verification.
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Clinical Experience

Prof. Chen has over 20 years of clinical experience in gynaecological oncology. He currently serves as Director of Gynecologic Oncology at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, a major Grade 3A teaching hospital in Guangzhou affiliated with Sun Yat-sen University.

Director, Gynecologic Oncology
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital
Division of Gynaecological Tumour, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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check_circleOvarian, Cervical and Endometrial Cancer Management
check_circlePARP Inhibitor and Targeted Therapy Protocols
check_circleMultidisciplinary Tumour Board Participation
check_circleInternational Training Background (USA)
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Languages & International

Prof. Chen consults in the following languages.

🇨🇳Mandarin Chinese
🇬🇧English
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prof. Zhi-Jun Chen

Prof. Chen specialises in gynaecological oncology, with a primary clinical focus on ovarian cancer, cervical cancer and endometrial (uterine) cancer. He also evaluates patients with recurrent or advanced gynaecological malignancies and those requiring a multidisciplinary treatment review.

Prof. Chen is Director of Gynecologic Oncology at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital in Guangzhou, China, also known as the Second Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University. The hospital is a major Grade 3A comprehensive teaching institution founded in 1835, with a dedicated Division of Gynaecological Tumour and a precision tumour treatment centre.

CancerFax can coordinate medical-record review, case preparation, translation and consultation support for international patients seeking an expert opinion from Prof. Chen, subject to hospital availability and case acceptance. Patients are advised to submit their complete medical records for an initial assessment.

Submit your medical reports through CancerFax using the Send Your Reports button. The CancerFax team will review your documents, prepare a structured oncology summary, and coordinate the next steps with the hospital, subject to availability. Relevant records include pathology reports, imaging (CT, MRI, PET-CT), surgical notes, chemotherapy history, tumour marker results such as CA-125, and any molecular or biomarker test reports.

A second-opinion request can be submitted through CancerFax along with the patient's complete pathology reports, imaging, surgical records, treatment history and relevant laboratory results. Prof. Chen can assess the treatment plan and evaluate eligibility for options such as PARP inhibitor maintenance therapy, bevacizumab or immunotherapy for recurrent disease. The final consultation format and availability depend on the hospital.

Ovarian cancer treatment at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital is individualised based on the cancer subtype, stage, surgical findings, pathology and biomarker results. Treatment approaches may include cytoreductive surgery, platinum-based chemotherapy, bevacizumab for advanced or recurrent disease, and PARP inhibitor maintenance therapy for eligible patients. The most appropriate plan is determined after a full clinical review.

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