Lung-nodule & early lung-cancer care
Chest CT and pathology reports translated, a pulmonary consultation and nodule review scheduled, bronchoscopy or surgical pathways coordinated as your physicians advise, a bilingual liaison, and a recovery base.
Conditions & symptoms
Lung nodules, early lung cancer, and other findings we coordinate around
This coordination is for patients dealing with a lung nodule, a ground-glass finding, or early lung cancer on screening. We arrange the care around the work-up at China's Grade-3A hospitals — records translation, a bilingual liaison, and follow-up — while every medical decision stays with your physician.
- A lung nodule found on screening or an incidental CT
- A growing ground-glass nodule on follow-up CT
- Early lung cancer staged for surgery
- A nodule needing bronchoscopy or EBUS sampling
- A second look before committing to surgery at home
This list describes who this coordination is arranged around — it is not a diagnosis. Whether any procedure suits your condition is decided with your treating physician; MedicCN coordinates the care around it.
US vs China · reported
Reported treatment costs
Side by side: what the procedure is reported to cost a self-pay patient in the United States versus China, and how long each system typically makes you wait. Every figure links its source.
| Metric | United States | China |
|---|---|---|
| Self-pay price | US$45,080 mean 90-day episode cost, VATS lobectomy (insured cohort) Ann Thorac Surg cohort ↗ | ≈US$5,250 thoracoscopic lung-cancer surgery (posted price) PKU First Hospital (official) ↗ |
| · EBUS bronchoscopy | US$6,816 mean PMC (cost analysis) ↗ | ≈US$420–705 (¥3,000–5,000) Baidu Health ↗ |
| · Low-dose CT follow-up | US$99–418 cash per scan MDsave ↗ | ≈US$28–42 (¥200–300 per scan) 支修益科普（呼吸家） ↗ |
| Typical wait | Median 98 days from nodule identification to resection (IQR 66–139) Ann Thorac Surg cohort ↗ | Timing confirmed by the hospital after review |
Third-party reference figures, not personal quotes. US cash prices are not your out-of-pocket cost after insurance or a UK/European price benchmark. Add MedicCN’s fixed USD 200–500 service fee (including visa fees, airport and hotel transfers, and 24-hour mobile Wi-Fi), the 10–25% medical coordination and bilingual accompaniment fee, accommodation, meals, flights, insurance and possible return visits. Confirm the total in your written plan. The rate depends on treatment type and accompaniment level and is confirmed in writing.
Planning your visit to China
Before booking travel, confirm the hospital appointment, written cost scope and required documents. These guides explain the practical arrangements around your care.
Start with your visit and cost questions
Tell us what you need help arranging for Lung-nodule & early lung-cancer care. We reply within 24 hours, including weekends, with the information needed, fee structure and next step. The initial conversation is free, by email or WhatsApp.