Fuda Cancer Hospital, Guangzhou: Oasis of Hope

MANILA, Philippines - Guangzhou is a city that navigates around its myths and realities.

In the city’s myths can be found the story of the five legendary goats on Yuexiu Mountain. These goats were thought to be five celestial beings who visited the city and bestowed good fortune on the people. The goats have been so revered that their statues now adorn the city and have become its symbol.

In the city’s realities can be found an affluent metropolis north of the Pearl River Delta in China. Even during the time of the Tang Dynasty, Guangzhou has been gifted with a number of assets such as having the largest wharf in China, in which transcontinental vessels bearing merchants and travelers have dropped anchor.

As Guangzhou marries its legends and truths, its past and present, the city has also grown into a healing place. This port city, because it is at the crossroads of the east and the west, has always been on the front row of modernity. Yet it hasn’t lost its mystic side, the Asian touch that ensures how ancient beliefs and faith can co-exist with the modern.

These days, Guangzhou has added another impressive gem on its resume, one that glitters with science — and more importantly, hope.

People now go to Guangzhou to visit the Fuda Cancer Hospital, an establishment that focuses on cancer treatments. It is well-known for its minimally invasive therapies and innovative treatments. In addition to conventional methods of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, Fuda makes sure that each patient obtains a tailored treatment plan in accordance with his or her condition.

One of the treatments that the hospital has is the Cryosurgery, which reportedly annihilates tumors through a series of freezing and thawing mechanisms. The method is the result of damaging the tumors by immobilizing them by freezing and thawing the cells. Cryosurgery is a new technique for cancer treatment, which was approved by Food & Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States of America in 1998.

Fuda Cancer Hospital has been using the method since 2000. And it has grown quite popular due to its minimal surgery requirement and effectiveness. Fuda’s cryosurgery technology has proven its mettle against a variety of malignant tumors for more than 34 different kinds of cancers.

Another technique for cancer treatment that Fuda recently introduced is the Nanoknife Therapy, which can be applied to tumors in firm organs like the pancreas, liver, lung, kidney and prostate. It is reportedly appropriate for tumors neighboring the pancreas, gallbladder, bile duct and ureters. Nanoknife Therapy, like cryosurgery, was approved by the US FDA and European Union for clinical application in April and December 2012, respectively.

On my visit, I discovered that the hospital was already treating 50 to 60 Filipino patients in a month. There were American and European patients as well, who traveled far and wide to have these treatments.

In this field, Fuda Cancer Hospital leads the world in experience and research. Fortunately for those seeking an option, the hospital has opened a clinic in Manila, at the Centuria Medical, by the Century Mall in Makati City, in which it offers free consultations.

Heading back to the hotel from the modern health gem of Guangzhou, I went to my room; observing the city skyline from Soluxe Hotel, watching the river, I was awed by the rare appeal of this vibrant place; its contemporary towers, outstanding scene and vivacious existence. And after having heard such an inspiring tale about healing and second chances, I can easily say that indeed, this place is an oasis for those who seek, not just beauty, but healing.

(For more information about Fuda Cancer Hospital, call Centuria Medical at 0917-7753426. For best results, consult your doctor.)