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 -
Chemotherapy cost in India for Indian Patients is between Rs.44400 to Rs.59200. Cost for International patients is between USD 900 to USD 1100.
Patient has to stay in the hospital for 2 days and outside the hospital for 40 days. The total cost of the treatment depends on the diagnosis and facilities opted by the patient.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 | Cost range |
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Chemotherapy | Rs.44400 to Rs.59200 |
Colon Cancer Treatment | Rs.288600 to Rs.384800 |
Skin Cancer | Rs.222000 to Rs.296000 |
Ovarian Cancer Surgery | Rs.288600 to Rs.384800 |
Cervical Cancer Treatment | Rs.213120 to Rs.284160 |
Metastatic Tumors Treatment | Rs.177600 to Rs.236800 |
HIPEC | Rs.222000 to Rs.296000 |
Immunotherapy | Rs.177600 to Rs.236800 |
Esophagus Cancer Treatment | Rs.186480 to Rs.248640 |
Hodgkin Disease Treatment | Rs.88800 to Rs.118400 |
Fallopian Tube Cancer | Rs.288600 to Rs.384800 |
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) Treatment | Rs.310800 to Rs.414400 |
Soft Tissue Sarcoma Treatment | Rs.53280 to Rs.71040 |
Stomach Cancer Treatment | Rs.244200 to Rs.325600 |
Adrenal Cancer Treatment | Rs.266400 to Rs.355200 |
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.
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:
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:
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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.
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