By Cancer Type
Cancer Types Treated at Jinshazhou
Jinshazhou Hospital treats a wide spectrum of solid tumors and blood cancers using its integrated oncology model. Cards marked "Read Guide" link to a detailed patient guide; all others include a summary with applicable treatments.
Lung Cancer
Read Guide →Non-small cell and small cell lung cancer, including adenocarcinoma and squamous cell subtypes. The leading cancer type in the Philippines.
Breast Cancer
Read Guide →Early to advanced breast cancer, including hormone receptor–positive, HER2-positive, and triple-negative subtypes.
Liver Cancer
Read Guide →Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and secondary liver metastases, commonly linked to Hepatitis B/C infection.
Colorectal Cancer
Read Guide →Colon and rectal cancer from early polyp removal to advanced resection with concurrent chemotherapy.
Brain & CNS Tumors
Read Guide →Gliomas, meningiomas, brain metastases, and spinal cord tumors. Stereotactic radiosurgery achieves millimetric precision with no incisions.
Cervical Cancer
Read Guide →HPV-associated cervical cancer at any stage. Brachytherapy combined with chemoradiation achieves excellent local control.
Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Read Guide →EBV-linked cancer highly prevalent in Southeast Asia. Responds well to precision radiotherapy and concurrent chemotherapy.
Stomach Cancer
Read Guide →Gastric adenocarcinoma and gastroesophageal junction cancers. Perioperative chemotherapy combined with surgery is standard of care.
Thyroid Cancer
Read Guide →Papillary, follicular, medullary, and anaplastic types. Radioactive iodine (I-131) is a key modality for differentiated thyroid cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer
Read Guide →Among the most challenging cancers to treat. NanoKnife (IRE) enables treatment of locally advanced, unresectable pancreatic tumors.
Prostate Cancer
Read Guide →Localized to metastatic prostate cancer. CyberKnife SBRT delivers curative-dose radiation in just 5 sessions.
Kidney Cancer
Read Guide →Renal cell carcinoma treated with minimally invasive ablation for early-stage and targeted or immunotherapy for advanced disease.
Bladder Cancer
Read Guide →Muscle-invasive bladder cancer treated with adaptive radiotherapy that compensates for daily changes in organ shape and position.
Esophageal Cancer
Read Guide →Squamous cell and adenocarcinoma of the esophagus. Concurrent chemoradiation followed by surgery is the primary approach.
Lymphoma
Read Guide →Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). Highly treatment-responsive at Jinshazhou.
Bone Cancer & Sarcoma
Primary bone tumors and skeletal metastases. Combines local ablation and nuclear medicine with systemic chemotherapy.
Getting Started
Just Diagnosed? Start Here.
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is one of the hardest moments in life. It's normal to feel shocked, scared, or confused. Here's what we recommend you do first:
- 1 Don't rush.
Most cancers allow time to gather a second opinion before deciding on treatment. Take a breath before committing to a plan.
- 2 Read your pathology report.
Ask your doctor to explain it in simple terms. Write down your questions. This report is the foundation of your treatment plan.
- 3 Seek a second opinion.
A Chinese oncologist can review your scans and pathology and offer additional perspectives. MediDocPH arranges this at no obligation.
- 4 Bring your family.
Cancer treatment is a shared journey. Involve those closest to you early — in understanding the diagnosis and in making decisions.
What MediDocPH Provides
- ✓ Free initial case review by a specialist coordinator
- ✓ Second-opinion consultation with Jinshazhou oncologists
- ✓ End-to-end travel and visa coordination
- ✓ Bilingual medical advocacy throughout your stay
- ✓ Post-treatment follow-up and local care coordination
Medical Glossary
Common Terms Explained
Plain-language definitions of the medical terms you are most likely to encounter after a cancer diagnosis.
A procedure in which a small sample of tissue is removed from your body and examined under a microscope to determine if cancer is present.
Not cancerous. A benign tumour does not invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the body.
Cancerous. A malignant tumour can invade nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body.
The spread of cancer cells from where they first formed (primary site) to another part of the body (secondary site).
A doctor who specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
Treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells or slow their growth. It can be taken orally or intravenously.
A type of cancer treatment that helps your immune system fight cancer. It uses substances made by the body or in a laboratory.
Treatment that targets specific genes, proteins, or the tissue environment that contribute to cancer growth.
Treatment that uses high-energy beams (such as X-rays) to destroy cancer cells.
The process of determining how far the cancer has spread. Stages range from I (localised) to IV (spread to distant organs).
A decrease in or disappearance of signs and symptoms of cancer. In complete remission, all signs and symptoms of cancer have disappeared.
Specialised medical care focused on relieving the symptoms and stress of a serious illness — given alongside curative treatment.
Treatment given before the main treatment (usually surgery) to shrink a tumour or kill cancer cells that have spread.
Treatment given after the main treatment to lower the risk of the cancer returning.
Positron Emission Tomography — a type of imaging test that uses radioactive dye to look for cancer activity throughout the body.
A specific genetic change in lung cancer cells that makes them sensitive to targeted therapy drugs like Erlotinib or Gefitinib.
A protein that helps cancer cells grow quickly. Breast cancers that test positive for HER2 respond to drugs like trastuzumab (Herceptin).
A type of breast cancer that tests negative for oestrogen, progesterone, and HER2 receptors. It does not respond to hormonal therapy.
Alpha-fetoprotein — a protein that may be elevated in the blood of people with liver cancer. Used as a tumour marker.
Transarterial Chemoembolisation — a procedure in which chemotherapy is delivered directly to a liver tumour through its blood vessels.
Have Questions We Haven't Answered?
Our coordinators can clarify any information or connect you directly with a specialist.