Chemotherapy cost in India for Indian Patients is between USD 600 to USD 800. Cost for International patients is between USD 900 to USD 1100.
Patient has to stay in the hospital for 1 days and outside the hospital for 10 days. The total cost of the treatment depends on the diagnosis and facilities opted by the patient.The process of using powerful chemicals and anti-cancer drugs to kill cancer cells is known as chemotherapy.
It may be given for curative purposes or reducing symptoms and prolong life.
A lot of chemotherapy drugs are available, which are either used alone or in combination.
Chemotherapy is an effective way of treating cancer, but it has many side effects, such as-
The chemotherapy process is a little complex. First, a device is surgically inserted into the body before any intravenous chemotherapy. These devices can be a catheter, port, or pump.
Then there are pre-investigative tests to ensure your body is ready for chemotherapy. Every aspect and side effect planning and management is done.
For the chemotherapy drug to be given to the body, there are many routes -
The right doctor for chemotherapy is a Medical Oncologist.
The cost of Chemotherapy includes:
Before starting chemotherapy, a few diagnostic tests may be done, such as Blood tests, X-rays, MRI, CT, PET, or ultrasound.
Chemotherapy session cost (depends on the number of sessions required)
Medicines
Patient's hospital stay (only in case of high-dose chemotherapy)
The overall cost of the procedure also varies based on the patient's condition and preferences. Some of these factors are:
The stage and type of cancer
Post-surgery / Chemotherapy / Radiation Therapy.
Any additional tests may be required to know the status of the disease during the course of treatment.
An extended stay at the Hospital
Listing approximate price of Chemotherapy and some related procedures. The prices may change depending upon the centers and condition of the patient.
Treatment name | Min. Cost | Max. Cost |
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Cervical Cancer Treatment | Rs.213120 | Rs.284160 |
Chemotherapy | Rs.44400 | Rs.59200 |
Colon Cancer Treatment | Rs.288600 | Rs.384800 |
Esophagus Cancer Treatment | Rs.186480 | Rs.248640 |
Hodgkin Disease Treatment | Rs.88800 | Rs.118400 |
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) Treatment | Rs.310800 | Rs.414400 |
Skin Cancer | Rs.222000 | Rs.296000 |
Stomach Cancer Treatment | Rs.244200 | Rs.325600 |
Metastatic Tumors Treatment | Rs.177600 | Rs.236800 |
Anal Cancer Treatment | Rs.66600 | Rs.88800 |
Bile Duct Cancer Treatment | Rs.199800 | Rs.266400 |
Fallopian Tube Cancer | Rs.288600 | Rs.384800 |
The price varies across the cities. Tier 1 Cities are usualy more expencive thane tier 2 cities. The price for Chemotherapy in different cities in India is approximately in the range of:
Cities | Min. Cost | Max Cost |
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New Delhi | Rs.37518 | Rs.58682 |
Gurgaon | Rs.38480 | Rs.57720 |
Noida | Rs.36075 | Rs.60125 |
Chennai | Rs.38480 | Rs.55315 |
Mumbai | Rs.39442 | Rs.58682 |
Bangalore | Rs.37518 | Rs.56758 |
Kolkata | Rs.36075 | Rs.54353 |
Jaipur | Rs.33670 | Rs.53872 |
Mohali | Rs.34632 | Rs.81770 |
Ahmedabad | Rs.32227 | Rs.53391 |
Hyderabad | Rs.37037 | Rs.56277 |
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For patients planning to travel abroad it is useful to know the price in destinations popular with medical travellers. The price for Chemotherapy in different countries is approximately:
Countries | Min. Cost | Max. Cost |
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Turkey | USD 1200 | USD 1800 |
Thailand | USD 1200 | USD 1800 |
Germany | USD 1600 | USD 2400 |
Israel | USD 560 | USD 840 |
Singapore | USD 1200 | USD 1800 |
Malaysia | USD 1600 | USD 2400 |
If we talk specifically about the five-year survival rate of chemotherapy, it is around 40-50% depending on the case.
However, chemotherapy is given in combination with other therapy.
Tests before chemotherapy include blood tests, MRI, ECG, chest X-ray, etc., 10-15% of the total procedure cost is involved in medical tests related to the procedure. The treatment package contains the cost of the tests too.
The medical bills are included in the package when the patient is in the hospital. On the other hand, if the patient buys medicines outside the hospital, they are not included in the package.
If you have been given high-dose chemotherapy treatments then you might need to stay in the hospital for longer, perhaps a few weeks. If that’s not the case you may have to wait 30 to 45 minutes after the chemotherapy is done to make certain that you don't have any reactions to the medications.
When the patient gets discharged from the hospital, they can return to their normal life after a few weeks. A patient may also switch from chemotherapy to another type of treatment, such as immunotherapy or targeted therapy to get the best outcome. These therapies cost extra.
A health insurance plan only covers the cost of hospitalization and it will not be able to meet the high costs of chemotherapy or radiation therapy, However, some insurance plans help cover the cost of diagnosis, hospitalization, treatment, and surgery, if needed. Please check with your provider to get the best-suited plan.
There are several alternative cancer treatments to chemotherapy, including laser therapy, immunotherapy, and photodynamic therapy, which cost slightly cheaper.
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