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Lung Cancer: Treatment in Beijing

Key test: PET-CT + molecular testingDiagnosis from $600
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Short answer

Lung cancer treatment now hinges on precise staging (PET-CT) and molecular testing that steer surgery, radiotherapy, targeted drugs or immunotherapy. Beijing Cancer Hospital offers the full pathway, with PET-CT from about $600 and China-priced targeted and PD-1 therapies.

Overview

Modern lung cancer care is biomarker-driven: EGFR, ALK and other mutations open targeted-pill options; PD-L1 levels guide immunotherapy; stage decides surgery versus radiation versus systemic therapy. Getting staging and molecular testing right β€” before treatment starts β€” is the highest-stakes step.

In Beijing

Beijing Cancer Hospital runs comprehensive thoracic oncology: low-dose CT and PET-CT staging within days, EBUS and biopsy, thoracic surgery, radiotherapy and one of China's largest lung-cancer trial programs. Chinese-approved targeted drugs and PD-1 agents frequently cost 60–80% less than Western list prices.

Typical costs

  • Chest CT: from about $250 Β· PET-CT staging: from about $600
  • Pathology + molecular re-review with written plan: from $400
  • Treatment courses: individual quote

How we help

Send your records for a free assessment β€” we return a written plan and itemized quote, arrange the right specialist and interpreter, and coordinate everything on the ground.

Sources: Beijing Cancer Hospital

Lung Cancer in Beijing β€” hospitals, costs & next steps

Recommended hospitals

Beijing Cancer Hospital
Comprehensive thoracic oncology + national trial leadership
Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH)
Complex diagnosis and multi-system cases

Treatments & procedures

PD-1 / PD-L1 Immunotherapy
PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapy helps the immune system attack cancer and is now standard in many tumor types. China has approved multiple agents β€” including domestic ones priced 60–80% below Western list prices β€” available at Beijing's top cancer centers when biomarkers support their use.

How China MedPass helps

China Specialist Second Opinion Package
A written second opinion from a senior Beijing tertiary-hospital specialist on your existing scans and records β€” no travel required for the review itself.
Beijing MRI & CT Coordination Package
Get an MRI or CT scan at a top Beijing Grade 3A hospital β€” coordinated end-to-end, with an English report and your DICOM files.

Guides & resources

Cancer Screening in China for Foreigners: PET-CT and Early Detection in Beijing
Why international patients consider cancer screening in China, what a Beijing screening package and PET-CT involve, who it suits, typical costs and how
CT Scan Cost in China
A CT scan in China costs roughly $35–55 in public hospital fees per region; with China MedPass coordination, English report and files, a CT starts from $250 β€” versus $500–3,000 self-pay in the US.

Lung Cancer β€” frequently asked questions

Why re-test my lung cancer biopsy in Beijing?

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Because treatment now follows molecular results β€” EGFR/ALK status can switch the whole plan from chemotherapy to a daily pill. Beijing Cancer Hospital re-reviews your slides and runs missing molecular panels, returning a written plan from $400.

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