MDT Multidisciplinary Tumor Boards in Shanghai: 2026 Guide

Why MDT Matters

Complex cancer treatment requires coordinated input from surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, and radiology. Shanghai's top hospitals run formal MDT clinics where patients see all relevant specialists in one visit, receiving a unified treatment plan rather than fragmented opinions.

Leading MDT Programs

FUSCC — Disease-specific MDT clinics: pancreatic cancer (led by Prof. Yu Xianjun), breast, lung, GI, lymphoma; MDT is the default for complex cases.

Zhongshan Hospital — Liver cancer MDT (surgery + interventional + TCM + radiation); colorectal MDT (Prof. Xu Jianmin).

Ruijin Hospital — Pancreatic cancer MDT (Prof. Shen Baiyong); gastrointestinal MDT; hematology MDT.

Shanghai Chest Hospital — Lung and esophageal MDT with thoracic surgery + oncology + radiation.

Shanghai Eastern Hospital — Colorectal MDT (Prof. Song Chun).

How MDT Works

Patient submits complete records (imaging, pathology, prior treatment) in advance

MDT team reviews case before patient arrives

30-60 minute joint consultation with all specialists present

Unified written treatment recommendation issued same day

Patient can then proceed with treatment at that hospital or take the plan home

For International Patients

MedBridge arranges:

Pre-MDT remote case review to identify the right MDT team

Translation of all medical records into Chinese

In-person or hybrid MDT session with medical interpreter

Written MDT report translated into English/Russian

Coordination of subsequent treatment if patient chooses to proceed

Cost Reference

Public hospital MDT: ¥1,000–3,000 per session (varies by hospital and disease). International/ VIP MDT coordination: ¥5,000–15,000 including translation and concierge. Treatment costs separate.