How Much Does Topical therapy of melanoma Cost in China?
Topical therapy of melanoma in China typically costs from $3,500 to $8,000. The total price depends on the medication protocol, clinic tier, and the city, with Guangzhou and Chengdu being major hubs. In the US, similar procedures cost around $6,800 on average. China offers savings of around 49%. This treatment typically includes medication, specialist consultations, and diagnostic follow-ups.
- Hospital tier variations: Public Grade A hospitals offer lower base rates than international private centers.
- Private facility premium: High-end clinics typically add 20-30% for English-speaking staff and concierge services.
- Treatment duration: Costs scale based on the length of the adjunct protocol and follow-up needs.
- Technique extras: Combined protocols involving specialized oversight or advanced monitoring often increase the budget.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing specialized oncology centers like Fuda Cancer Hospital provides access to JCI-accredited care. Treatment costs in these facilities are often two to three times lower than in Western Europe. Leading experts in Chengdu and Guangzhou, like those at Uni-asia Cancer Hospital, utilize multidisciplinary teams. This approach ensures topical agents are integrated correctly with advanced technologies like NanoKnife or cryosurgery when necessary.
| China | Turkey | Austria | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topical therapy of melanoma | ≈ $3,500 | ≈ $1,800 | ≈ $1,800 |
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Topical therapy of melanoma Overview in China
Day 1
- Arrival to the country and check-in at the clinic.
- Initial consultation with a dermatologist.
- Performing necessary medical tests including skin biopsy.
Day 2
- Discussion of test results with the dermatologist.
- Planning and scheduling the topical therapy session.
Day 3
- Topical therapy of melanoma is performed.
- The therapy takes about 1-2 hours, no anesthesia is required.
- The treatment involves the application of a cream or gel.
Day 4
- Post-treatment consultation with the dermatologist.
- Instruction on home care for the treated area is given.
Week 1
- Follow-up consultation to monitor the healing process.
- Any necessary adjustments to the treatment plan are made.
Week 2-4
- Regular follow-up visits to ensure the melanoma is responding to treatment.
- Return to work and other activities can usually be resumed.
Please note, each patient"s case is unique, and treatment plans may vary.
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Liao Zhengyin
Chief physician and professor. Grade 1 Expert at the Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University (ranked No. 2 in China). Completed a postdoctoral fellowship in interventional radiology at the Chinese PLA General Hospital. Leads multidisciplinary team (MDT) care for complex tumors. Expert in minimally invasive interventional oncology for liver, lung, and pancreatic cancers.
Accreditations: Council Member, WATA. Member of CACA and CMDA committees on intervention, ablation, radioactive seeds, and pain. In 2023, inaugural director member, Palliative Care Committee, Sichuan MDA. Editorial board member of the Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy. Editorial board member of the Chinese Journal of Pain Medicine.
Leads 2 provincial S&T projects and 2 NSFC projects. Has 40+ papers, with 30+ as first or corresponding author. Highest impact factor: 10.73. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cohort: TACE + lenvatinib vs TACE + sorafenib. OS 18.97 vs 10.77 months. PFS 10.6 vs 5.4 months. ORR 66.8% vs 33.3%.

Luo Xiaoping
Professor Luo Xiaoping is a nationally recognized interventional radiologist and a leading authority in Western China. He began pioneering vascular interventions in the early 1990s. He helped found the Interventional Group at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University.
He has completed over 100,000 interventional procedures, including about 4,000 complex cases. His key skills include TACE for hepatocellular carcinoma, Budd–Chiari interventions, TIPS, and single-stage bilateral stenting for hilar biliary obstruction, with success rates near 100%. He has been a master’s supervisor since 2007. He has trained many physicians, guided complex cases at more than 40 major hospitals across Western China, and helped build interventional programs. He has published 32 papers as first or corresponding author (22 CSCD core, 4 Chinese core, 6 CSCD extended).

He Weibing
Dr. He Weibing is a pioneer of argon-helium cryoablation in China with more than 20 years of frontline practice. He was a founding member of Fuda Cancer Hospital (Guangzhou). He co-founded its Minimally Invasive Tumor Treatment Center and served as Executive Deputy Director. He also helped found the Ablation Group of the China Anti-Cancer Association. He has been the primary operator in more than 10,000 procedures.
He specializes in tumor cryoablation and is proficient in 125I seed brachytherapy, with a focus on liver and lung cancers. He proposed ten argon-helium techniques. Key co-authored data include: lung cryotherapy n=508; NSCLC n=120 (CR 25.5%, PR 41.8%, 6/12/24-month survival 64%/55%/36%); pancreatic cancer n=38 (median survival 12 months). He served on editorial boards in 2008 and 2010. He has been a national trainer for Varian and Boston Scientific since 2001.

Xiao Yueyong
Professor Xiao Yueyong is Chief Physician in the Department of Radiological Diagnosis at the Chinese PLA General Hospital. He is a leading expert in minimally invasive interventional oncology. He serves as the inaugural President of WATA (2025–). He is President of the International (2020–) and Asian (2012–) Societies of Cryotherapy. He is also Deputy Head of the NHC Expert Group on tumour ablation regulations (2009–).
He has performed over 100,000 CT/MRI‑guided minimally invasive procedures. His work covers chemical ablation, RFA, MWA, cryoablation, and NanoKnife (IRE). He introduced and advanced NanoKnife ablation in China. He led the first national standards for tumour cryoablation and NanoKnife.
Honors include the National Special Contribution Award (Lifetime Honorary). He received First Prize from the Chinese Medicine Education Association (2021). He received two Second Prizes for Military Medical Achievements (2016, 2018) and two Second Prizes from the China Anti‑Cancer Association (2019, 2022). He was named Asian Ablation Master. His research record includes 13 Chinese patents. He is the principal investigator for four NSFC projects and one MOST subject. He has published over 200 papers, with over 110 as first or corresponding author and over 40 in SCI journals. He has led over 10 ablation guidelines or consensus statements.
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