Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University
One of China's leading centres for neurology, neurosurgery, and neuro-oncology โ Huashan Hospital provides multidisciplinary cancer care with precision oncology, molecular diagnostics, and international patient services.
About Huashan Hospital, Shanghai
Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University is a major tertiary academic medical centre in Shanghai, founded by the Red Cross Society of China in 1907. Affiliated with Fudan University Shanghai Medical College, the hospital operates multiple campuses across Shanghai and provides comprehensive clinical care, medical education, and research services across numerous specialties including oncology, neurology, neurosurgery, hematology, radiology, and rehabilitation.
The hospital is nationally recognised for its neurology and neurosurgery expertise โ making it a key referral destination for patients with brain tumours, CNS malignancies, and complex neurological conditions requiring multidisciplinary assessment. Its oncology programme integrates medical oncology, precision molecular diagnostics, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and hematology services within a multidisciplinary tumour board framework.
For international patients, Huashan Hospital offers an International Medical Centre with appointment coordination, medical report review support, interpreter assistance, and selected insurance coordination. The hospital's Fudan University affiliation provides access to active clinical research programmes and next-generation sequencing capabilities for precision oncology.
CancerFax helps international patients access Huashan Hospital by reviewing medical reports, preparing structured case summaries, routing cases to the appropriate department โ neuro-oncology, hematology, or multidisciplinary oncology โ and coordinating hospital communication and continuity of follow-up after treatment.
| Hospital at a Glance | |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| City | Shanghai |
| Established | 1907 |
| Hospital Type | Grade III Class A Comprehensive Tertiary Hospital |
| Affiliation | Fudan University Shanghai Medical College |
| Beds | โ VERIFY |
| Campuses | Multiple campuses across Shanghai |
| Research Focus | Neurology, neuro-oncology, precision oncology, hematology, molecular diagnostics |
Why Patients Choose This Hospital
Cancer Specialties and Clinical Departments
Advanced Treatment Capabilities
Our Medical Specialists
Huashan Hospital's cancer-related departments are staffed by specialists affiliated with Fudan University Shanghai Medical College, with clinical and research focus across neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, hematology, and radiology. The hospital is a national referral centre for neuro-oncology cases requiring combined neurological and oncological expertise.
Appointment availability and suitability for a specific case should be confirmed with CancerFax before consultation is arranged. Current physician rosters should be verified with the hospital before publication.
Patients seeking specific physician consultations or second opinions may request a review through the CancerFax coordination process before confirming travel or admission.
World-Class Infrastructure
- Multidisciplinary brain tumour assessment combining oncology, neurosurgery, and neurology
- Complex CNS malignancy management with intraoperative and post-operative oncology coordination
- Neurological rehabilitation for cancer patients with neurological complications
- Collaboration between oncology and neuroscience departments for CNS metastases
- Next-generation sequencing and molecular testing for targeted therapy guidance
- Biomarker-driven treatment selection for solid tumours and hematological cancers
- Clinical research programmes through Fudan University affiliation
- Multidisciplinary tumour boards integrating pathology, imaging, and oncology review
- Advanced diagnostic imaging โ MRI, CT, PET-CT for staging and treatment planning
- Radiation oncology services in collaboration with multidisciplinary tumour teams
- Post-treatment imaging for response assessment
- Radiology for complex neuro-oncology cases
- Hematology services for blood cancers and haematological disorders
- Medical oncology with chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy
- Systemic therapy coordination alongside surgery and radiation
- Selected clinical trials through the Fudan University research network
Services for International Patients
What to Prepare Before Traveling
- arrow_rightPrepare pathology reports, imaging with DICOM files, treatment history, blood tests, and molecular testing reports before submission
- arrow_rightFor neuro-oncology referrals: include MRI brain with gadolinium enhancement, neurosurgery notes, pathology from prior resection, and any prior radiation fields
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International Medical Centre services are available at Huashan Hospital. Services beyond English-language support โ including additional interpreter languages, visa assistance, and teleconsultation โ should be confirmed before travel.
Patient Amenities & Facilities
Huashan Hospital's multiple Shanghai campuses are well-connected by public transport. CancerFax can help with accommodation and practical logistics for accompanying family members.
How to Reach This Hospital
How CancerFax Helps
CancerFax is a specialist cancer access and patient-navigation platform. We help patients and families understand their options, organise medical records, coordinate hospital communication, and support cross-border treatment planning where appropriate.
We help collect and organise reports, scans, pathology, biomarker results, and treatment history for structured case review.
We communicate with hospitals or trial teams to assess whether a case may be suitable for further screening.
We support appointment coordination, document submission, translation, and direct communication with international departments.
For international patients, we help with practical coordination โ travel planning, hospital admission guidance, and local support.
If this option is not suitable, we help explore other relevant treatments, clinical trials, or advanced care pathways.
From inquiry through to follow-up, our coordinators provide a single point of contact for the family.
CancerFax does not guarantee treatment access, eligibility, or clinical outcome. Our role is to help patients access accurate information, structured review, and appropriate specialist pathways.
Patient Questions Answered
CancerFax reviews your medical reports โ pathology, imaging, treatment history, and molecular tests โ to identify the most appropriate Huashan Hospital department: neuro-oncology for brain and CNS tumours, hematology for blood cancers, or multidisciplinary oncology for other cancer types.
We prepare a structured case summary, coordinate submission to the relevant team, and manage hospital communication to obtain a preliminary clinical review. Once the hospital confirms an appointment pathway, CancerFax helps with interpreter arrangements, travel planning, and post-treatment follow-up coordination with your local oncologist.
Yes. Huashan Hospital is nationally recognised for neurology and neurosurgery, making it one of China's primary referral destinations for brain tumours and CNS malignancies requiring combined neurological and oncological expertise. The hospital manages complex neuro-oncology cases through multidisciplinary teams integrating neurosurgery, oncology, pathology, and imaging.
Yes. The oncology programme uses molecular diagnostics and NGS testing when clinically appropriate to guide targeted therapy selection. This is supported by the Fudan University research infrastructure and is relevant for patients with complex tumour biology requiring biomarker-driven treatment decisions.
Yes. Huashan Hospital has an International Medical Centre that provides appointment coordination, medical record review support, interpreter assistance, and selected insurance coordination. CancerFax supports the process from initial report submission through to hospital appointment and post-treatment follow-up.
Prepare a medical summary, pathology report, recent imaging with DICOM files, blood tests, treatment history, and any molecular or NGS reports. For neuro-oncology cases, also include MRI brain with gadolinium, neurosurgery records, and prior radiation documentation. CancerFax identifies missing documents before submission.
Send Your Medical Reports to Huashan Hospital via CancerFax
Huashan Hospital offers neuro-oncology, multidisciplinary cancer care, precision oncology with molecular diagnostics, and hematology services. Share your reports with CancerFax for a structured review and routing to the appropriate specialist team.