IGRT - Image-guided radiation therapy Cost in India

The cost of image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) in India typically ranges from $500 to $6,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) uses scans or X-rays before each session to check the tumour's position. This allows more precise radiotherapy. The cost depends on:

• Imaging method: cone-beam CT, X-rays or markers.
• Number of sessions
• Combined technique: often with IMRT or VMAT.
• Cancer type

Cancer Research UK describes IGRT as using scans and X-rays to confirm your position for each treatment. Organs such as the prostate and lungs can move between sessions, and IGRT helps keep the radiation on target.

IGRT is often used for prostate, lung, head and neck and other cancers near sensitive organs. It allows tighter margins, which may reduce side effects.

Each session takes a few minutes longer for imaging. External radiotherapy does not make you radioactive, according to the NHS. Side effects depend on the area treated.