Breast Cancer Treatment in Shanghai
Shanghai breast cancer units deliver internationally-standard care with a strong focus on breast conservation and reconstruction. Multidisciplinary teams (surgeon, oncologist, radiologist, pathologist) plan each case, with neoadjuvant therapy used to shrink tumors before surgery and clinical trial options available for advanced disease.
Common Symptoms
- A new lump or thickening in the breast or armpit
- Change in breast size, shape or contour
- Skin dimpling, redness, or nipple changes
- Nipple discharge, especially blood-stained
- Pain in one breast that does not go away
- Swollen lymph nodes under the arm
Treatment Options in Shanghai
- Breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy) with oncoplastic closure
- Mastectomy with immediate implant / DIEP flap reconstruction
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy to avoid full axillary clearance
- Neoadjuvant chemotherapy and HER2-targeted therapy before surgery
- Adjuvant radiotherapy, endocrine therapy, and clinical trials
Why Choose Shanghai
- High-volume specialist breast centers: Fudan Cancer Center, Ruijin, Renji, Changhai
- Oncoplastic and microsurgical reconstruction teams in the same hospital
- Rapid pathology including IHC and genomic profiling
- Bilingual case managers and patient navigation from diagnosis to follow-up
- Costs typically 50-70% lower than private care in the US/Europe
Treatment Cost in Shanghai
Breast cancer treatment packages in Shanghai range from ¥50,000–200,000 (≈$7,000–28,000) depending on surgery, reconstruction and systemic therapy. Transparent hospital-based pricing is provided before treatment.
Partner Hospitals
- Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
- Ruijin Hospital
- Renji Hospital
- Changhai Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I keep my breast after surgery?
Yes — breast-conserving surgery is performed whenever oncologically safe, and oncoplastic techniques plus immediate reconstruction help preserve appearance.
Are clinical trials available for advanced breast cancer?
Shanghai's cancer centers actively enroll international patients in registered clinical trials for new targeted and immunotherapy agents, subject to eligibility screening.
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