How much does cancer treatment cost in India?

Our best cancer hospitals in India is focused on providing cutting edge healthcare for cancer using the most advanced medical technology available anywhere in the World. Specialized team of oncologists and paramedics offer best cancer treatment to the patients so that they can also lead a healthy life after a proper treatment. The multi-disciplinary cancer care treatment, with a human touch is offered to international patients. In India,  oncology hospital has the unique advantage of having the entire treatment modalities under one roof- Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Nuclear Medicine and Bone Marrow Transplant & Haemato Oncology.

Treatment Modalities

All treatments of site specific:

Surgical - is ideal for treating early stage cancer, wherein the tumor can be removed completely with fewer chances of recurrence.

Chemotherapy- on other hand acts on phase of the cell life-cycle. It stops tumor development and prevents their growth.

Radiation Treatment- goes a step further. Through advanced technology can kill cancer cells are Available.

Hospitals in India adapted to other medical advances and world-class technology innovation in oncology treatment.

Site Specific Clinics

A Radiation, Medical and Site Specific Surgical oncologists see the patient collectively and formulate a treatment plan. Hospital has site specific surgeons for Head and Neck Cancers | Thoracic Cancers | Gastrointestinal Cancers | Breast Cancers | Musculoskeletal Cancers | Hepatobiliary Cancers | Soft Tissue Sarcomas | Gynaecologic Cancers | Oncoreconstruction

Multi-Disciplinary Tumor Board Discussions

We treat every case exclusively. Every patient diagnosed with cancer here is discussed in the Tumor Board, imperatively, twice a week and a comprehensive treatment plan is agreed upon.

Under One Roof

Super Speciality Centers of Excellence for all specialities are available under the same roof.

Services

Medical Oncology- Chemotherapy | Targeted Therapy

Surgical Oncology (Organ Specific)- Head and Neck | Breast | Gynaecological | Thoracic | Urology | Neuro & Musculoskeletal | Reconstructive Surgery

Radiation Oncology- IMRT | IGRT | Brachytherapy | Stereotactic Radiotherapy | Respiratory Gating & Electron Treatment | M6 CyberKnife

Nuclear Imaging- Gamma Scintigraphy | PET-CT Scan | Metabolic Biopsies | SPECT/CT System 'Symbia Intevo', with xSPECT technology

Hemato Oncology- Thalassemia | Sickle Cell Anemia | Pure Red Cell Aplasia | Hemolytic Anemias | Hemoglobinopathies | Inherited Bone Marrow Failure Disorders | ITP | Hemophilia | Bleeding Disorders

Bone Marrow Transplant- Autologous Transplantation | Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation

How to Doctors Diagnosis Cancer?

Cancer treatment relies on a thorough diagnosis. Oncologists not only confirm the presence of cancer, but they also identify its type and the different stage is at. Various diagnostic procedures like Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC), true-cut needle biopsy, CT scan, MRI scan, Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan, endoscopy, and colonoscopy are useful in the process.

Once cancer is properly & accurately defined, further treatment can be given accordingly.

What are the different stages of cancer?

Carcinoma in situ is also called in situ cancer, is different from invasive carcinoma and refers to a group of abnormal cells that exist only on the first layer of cells. They may spread out develop into cancer.

The chances of successfully treating cancer decreases with the progression of stages, while stage 1 cancer that occurs in a localized area has 90% success, stage 4 or metastatic cancer has less than 10% success rate.

The stage of cancer are crucial to successfully & effectively treat it.

What is the cost of cancer treatment in India?

The overall cost will depend on the stage, type, and location & severity of cancer. If it requires only a small surgery, treatment may be lesser. However, it is important to note that treatment may often involve other modes such as chemotherapy , targeted therapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, etc.

Since several cycles of chemotherapy may be required to treat cancer effectively , the cost may increase. In the case of other modalities like radiation , High-end radiation technologies like IMRT or Cyberknife tend to cost more than conventional radiation packages.

Always ask the doctors or the billing department for an approximate cost of the treatment and ensure the provision of funds.

Cancer Diet and Precautions During Cancer Treatment

If you have recently undergo cancer treatment then there are various precaution to be followed in order to ensure your good health while recovery.
Doctors recommend consuming whole foods rather than processed foods. Also cautions patient against consuming unwashed raw fruits and veggies, which could cause infections due to the patient low immunity.
Also, note if you are sick and have about of fever, nausea etc They recommends consulting a doctor immediately to treat it properly.

Role of Friends and Family in Cancer Care:

There are several ways to support your loved ones and friends with cancer. You can help by listening, understanding, preparing nutritious and hygienic food or take care of medicines.
To ensure good health of the patients family, friends and community support and encourage are essential during cancer treatments and recovery phase. Find ways to show your empathy and extend a hand of friendship by helping them out in little ways. Supportive family and friends are important to good health. Most importantly always remember that cancer is non-contagious diseases, and therefore, it is completely safe to extend a helping hand to cancer patient.

*** Cancer Evaluation Package in India starting from US-$ 1000 that includes Blood Tests, PET Scan, Block Review, Dietary Consultation and Specialist Doctor Review.