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 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 | USD 1350 to USD 1650 |
Colon Cancer Treatment | USD 6750 to USD 8250 |
Skin Cancer | USD 5400 to USD 6600 |
Cervical Cancer Treatment | USD 4050 to USD 4950 |
Metastatic Tumors Treatment | USD 11736 to USD 14344 |
Immunotherapy | USD 1800 to USD 2200 |
Esophagus Cancer Treatment | USD 8100 to USD 9900 |
Hodgkin Disease Treatment | USD 9000 to USD 11000 |
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) Treatment | USD 8550 to USD 10450 |
Osteosarcoma (OS) Treatment | USD 6300 to USD 7700 |
Retinoblastoma (RB) Treatment | USD 19800 to USD 24200 |
Soft Tissue Sarcoma Treatment | USD 4500 to USD 5500 |
Stomach Cancer Treatment | USD 7200 to USD 8800 |
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.
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:
The right doctor for chemotherapy is a Medical Oncologist.
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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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