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Oncology & Cancer Care

Gastric Cancer

East Asia carries the highest gastric cancer burden. China specializes in early endoscopic detection (ESD) and D2 lymphadenectomy.

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Treatment Options
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Recommended Centers
$2,500
Starting From
7-21 days
Typical Wait

Treatment Plans for Gastric Cancer

Compare evidence-based options at top Chinese hospitals — transparent pricing, typical wait, and recovery time.

Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD)

Curative endoscopic removal for early gastric cancer confined to mucosa.

Wait Time
5-7 days
Hospital Stay
3-5 days
Recovery
1-2 weeks
Estimated Price
Approx. $3,200
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Price Comparison: China vs. USA
🇨🇳 China
$2,500
🇺🇸 USA
$11,250+
Save up to $8,750 per treatment
Procedure Steps
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Pre-op: chromoendoscopy + magnifying NBI assessment
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Conscious sedation or general anesthesia
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Mucosal marking around lesion with electrocautery dots
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Submucosal injection (saline + indigo carmine + epinephrine)
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Circumferential mucosal incision with IT-knife/Dual-knife
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Submucosal dissection plane maintained with traction
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En-bloc specimen retrieved + pinned for pathology
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Defect base inspected + hemostasis with coagulation forceps

What is ESD?

Endoscopic submucosal dissection is a curative endoscopic technique that removes early gastric cancers confined to the mucosa in one piece, avoiding the need for surgical gastrectomy and preserving the entire stomach.

Why China?

  • World-leading ESD volume: Chinese GI endoscopists perform more ESDs than any other country
  • High cure rate: R0 en-bloc resection rate >95% at expert centers
  • Cost: $2,500-$4,500 vs. $12,000-$20,000 in the US
  • Organ preservation: No gastrectomy needed — maintain quality of life

Who is a candidate?

  • Early gastric cancer (cT1a) ≤2cm differentiated, no ulceration
  • Expanded criteria: ≤3cm differentiated or ≤2cm undifferentiated without ulcer

Outcomes

Curative resection rate: 90-95%. 5-year disease-specific survival: 98-99% for curative cases. Perforation rate: 2-5% (endoscopically manageable).

Prices are indicative ranges in USD based on partner hospital published rates. Final quote depends on your medical records and selected hospital — request a free personalized estimate.

Why China for Gastric Cancer

D2 gastrectomy pioneered in Asia; early-stage detection rate 50% (vs 15% in West) due to endoscopic screening culture.

About Gastric Cancer

Common Symptoms
  • Epigastric pain
  • Early satiety
  • Melena (black stools)
  • Dysphagia
  • Vomiting
  • Anemia
Common Causes
  • H. pylori infection
  • High-salt/preserved food
  • Smoking
  • Family history
  • Pernicious anemia
Diagnostic Methods
  • Gastroscopy with biopsy
  • Endoscopic ultrasound
  • CT staging
  • HER2 testing