Diagnosis
Diagnosis uses colonoscopy with biopsy, staging by CT of the chest, abdomen and pelvis, pelvic MRI for rectal tumours, and PET-CT when indicated. Molecular testing covers MMR/MSI status and RAS/BRAF mutations, which guide targeted and immunotherapy decisions.
Treatment Options
Treatment depends on the site and stage. Colon cancer is usually treated with colectomy; rectal cancer commonly receives neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy before surgery. Very low tumours may need abdominoperineal resection with a permanent stoma, while sphincter-preserving resection is possible in selected cases. Systemic options include FOLFOX or FOLFIRI chemotherapy, anti-EGFR agents such as cetuximab for RAS wild-type tumours, bevacizumab, and immunotherapy for MSI-high or dMMR disease.
Typical Costs in China
Prices are reference ranges; final quotes come from the hospital after case review.
Top Hospitals for Colorectal Cancer
Frequently Asked Questions
Which hospitals are best for colorectal cancer in China?
The Cancer Hospital of CAMS (Beijing) and Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center (Guangzhou) are China's leading oncology centres, and Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center has one of the country's strongest colorectal surgery departments. Zhongshan Hospital in Shanghai is a leading digestive-disease centre.
Can rectal cancer be treated without a permanent stoma in China?
Sometimes. Whether the sphincter can be preserved depends on tumour height, how the tumour responded to chemoradiotherapy, and pelvic anatomy — assessed from your MRI and endoscopy by a high-volume centre. Where preservation is not possible, a permanent stoma (abdominoperineal resection) may be required for a curative operation. The decision is made per patient after specialist review.
How much does colorectal cancer treatment cost in China?
Colorectal cancer treatment typically ranges $8,000–$20,000 depending on stage, whether surgery, chemoradiotherapy or systemic therapy is needed, and drug choice. A case review with your pathology and imaging gives a realistic estimate.
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