Brain Tumor Treatment Cost In India
What is Brain Tumor?
All cancerous and non-cancerous abnormal growth of cells is collectively known as a brain tumor. They include some lesions found in the spinal cord as well.
These are mainly originated in the brain or maybe spread through connective tissue like blood or lymph. Symptoms mainly increasing headaches, blurry vision, loss of balance, confusion, and seizures. there are few cases of the asymptomatic tumours as well.
How is the Procedure Performed?
Treatment of brain tumor includes surgical removal of the cancerous part, either by microsurgery or craniotomy.
Post-surgery if some tissues are left then radiation therapy, chemotherapy or a combination of both is given strategically to clear out the cancer cells and prevent its reoccurrence.
Post-treatment palliative care is required for the management of symptoms and brain functioning.
Who is the Right Doctor for Brain Tumor Treatment?
The right doctor for treating a case of brain tumor is a neurologist, neurosurgeon, head and neck surgeon, and Oncologist.
What tests are required?
Tests that can properly diagnose brain tumors are imagining tests like Ct scan, MRI, and PET scan. however, in a few cases, we might need a brain biopsy to evaluate the type of cancerous growth.
What is the Usual Success Rate for this Procedure?
In terms of five-year survival rate, the percentage of people who lives more than five years is 36%, and in the case of 10 year-survival rate, It is 31%. there are few cancers of the brain which are slow-growing and don't really need intervention throughout life.
The Cost of a Brain Tumor Includes:
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Preoperative diagnostic tests cost, which may include [CT Scan or MRI]
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Surgery cost (Depends upon the type and size of the tumor and the extent to which the tumor has spread)
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Post-Operative cost (there might be a need for Chemotherapy or Radiotherapy before or post-surgery)
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Medicines
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Patient's hospital stay
Note - The patient will be required to visit the surgeon a week after the surgery to assess and remove any staples or stitches.
The overall cost of the procedure also varies based on the patient's condition and preferences. Some of these factors are:
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Type of hospital and room opted (General, Twin sharing or single room)
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The stage and type of cancer
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Patients may require repeated investigation through PET CT and related tests Post-surgery / Chemotherapy / Radiation Therapy.
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Any additional tests may be required, such as ECG or blood tests.
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An extended stay at the Hospital (Generally, the stay is around 3-10 days)
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Cost of Accommodation during follow-ups, in case the patient is not a local resident [may take longer duration in case of chemotherapy or radiotherapy sessions]
Cost related to Brain Tumor Treatment in India
Treatment name | Cost range |
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Brain Tumor Surgery | Rs.177600 to Rs.236800 |
Radiotherapy | Rs.186480 to Rs.248640 |
Gamma Knife for AVM or Brain Tumor | Rs.275280 to Rs.367040 |
Craniotomy Surgery | Rs.293040 to Rs.390720 |
Gliomas Treatment | Rs.266400 to Rs.355200 |
PEDIATRIC BRAIN SURGERY | Rs.310800 to Rs.414400 |
Stereotactic Radio Surgery | Rs.284160 to Rs.378880 |
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Top hospitals and doctors for Brain Tumor Treatment in India
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- Established in 1996, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital is NABL and JCI accredited.
- Apollo Group offers 10,000 beds across 64 hospitals, more than 2,200 pharmacies, over 100 primary care & diagnostic clinics and 115 telemedicine units across 9 countries.
- Indraprastha Apollo Hospital has 52 specialties under one roof.
- Major specialities of the hospital include Anaesthesia, Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Cancer, Paediatrics, Critical Care, Emergency Care, Fetal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Interventional Radiology, IVF, Liver and Kidney Transplant, Nuclear Medicine, Nephrology, Neurosciences, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otolaryngology (ENT), Paediatrics, Pediatric Surgery, Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Respiratory & Sleep Medicine, Rheumatology, Spine Surgery, Urology and Andrology and Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.
- First hospital in India to perform a Paediatric Liver Transplant in 1998.
- The hospital ranked first in Neurosciences, Renal Sciences, Oncology, Paediatrics, Gynaecology and Obstetrics & Emergency in The Times Of India Healthcare Survey 2016.
- It has also ranked the 6th Best Private Hospital in India for Cardiology by The WEEK in the Best Hospital Survey 2013 conducted by A C Nielsen.
- Awarded a Special Commendation for the Golden Peacock Environment Management Award by a jury chaired by Justice P. N. Bhagwati and Former Chief Justice of India for the hospital's environmental practices.

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The neurosurgical experts deliver the superlative degree of clinical care with a focus on using minimally invasive techniques whenever possible.
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The team is highly skilled in treating conditions such as a cerebral aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformations, Subarachnoid Haemorrhage, Metastatic Spinal Column Tumours etc
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The neurosurgery is well-armed with the modern equipment to perform deep brain stimulation, brain aneurysm coiling, brain and spinal arteriovenous malformations embolization, intracranial angioplasty and stenting and many more.
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Presently, the latest neuro intervention implants are being deployed such as Flow diverters, Liquid embolization agents like Squid and Phil, low profile intracranial stents and newer intracranial balloons.
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Approximately 250-300 neurointerventional procedures are conducted each year.
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Dr.Vijay K Dixit, one of the best neurosurgeons in India, works with the hospital has an experience of about 18 years.
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So far, he has performed about 10,000 spinal and neural angiograms, 2000 neuro-intervention procedures and more than 1400 aneurysm coiling procedures.

- Established in 1991, Manipal Hospital is the third largest healthcare network in India.
- It is NABH and NABL (ISQUA) accredited.
- It is also ISO 9001:2008 certified for all comprehensive protocols including clinical, nursing, diagnostics and allied areas.
- Manipal Hospitals have 5 branches in Bangalore: Whitefield, Brookefield, Old Airport Road, Malleshwaram and Jayanagar.
- Offers more than 60 specialties under one roof.
- Manipal Hospital Whitefield is 284-bedded inpatient facility.
- It is also accredited with the AAHRPP Accreditation (Association for the Accreditation of the Human Research Protection Programs)
- The hospital is rated the Most Patient Recommended Hospital in India by the Consumer Voice.
- It is ranked as the Best Hospital in Bangalore for the past 8 years by The Week Magazine.
- Ranked among the top 5 hospitals in “INDIA’S MOST CARING HOSPITALS” survey.
- Won the prestigious Golden Peacock National Quality Award 2005 in the Service category.
Brain Tumor Treatment Cost - Frequently Asked Questions
Before Brain Tumor Treatment - Most Frequently Asked Questions
Craniotomy is the most common type of surgery to remove brain tumor. In this procedure an incision is being made in the scalp and bone pieces are being removed from the skull. After wards the tumor is being excised.
Yes, brain tumor surgery is risky, it always carries some risks such as infection and bleeding. Some other risk of the procedure depends on the part where your brain tumor is located.
Yes, brain tumor can be successfully removed with surgery and do not grow back. It also depends on some factors such as if the surgeon is safely able to remove all of the tumor. If some tumor is being left it can be treated with radiotherapy.
Yes, brain tumour surgery is successful some people are able to recover easily after brain surgery while some people may have long term difficulties. The problem also depends on the area where brain tumor was located.
Brain tumors are very serious they can put some pressure on some healthy part of the brain or spreads to those areas. They causes some problem in backflow of fluid around the brain which can result in increase in pressure inside the skull.
During the Brain Tumor Treatment - Most Frequently Asked Questions
It will take around three to five hours to perform craniotomy but if you are undergoing awake craniotomy it will take around 5-7 years.
Brain tumour surgery is being done by a neurosurgeon under general anaesthesia. The complete procedure can take up to three to five hours if you are undergoing regular craniotomy.
Brain Tumour surgery is being done by following methods:
- Craniotomy-The most common type of surgery to remove a brain tumor is a craniotomy. This procedure involves making an incision in the scalp and removing a piece of bone from the skull to give the neurosurgeon access to the tumor.
- MRI-Guided Laser Ablation -MRI-guided laser ablation is a minimally invasive neurosurgical technique for a number of diseases, including brain tumors. The treatment uses lasers to target and destroy the tumor.
- Endoscopic Brain Tumor Surgery (Neuroendoscopy)- Neuroendoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which the neurosurgeon removes the tumor through small holes (about the size of a dime) in the skull or through the mouth or nose.
After Brain Tumor Treatment - Most Frequently Asked Questions
Usually hospital stay after brain tumor surgery is two to five days. An MRI or CT scan will be performed the day after surgery to benchmark the success of the treatment. The exact length of stay depends on many factors, such as the type of surgery performed and whether there were any complications that require further treatment.
Pain is very minimum after surgery, you may have some headache and tenderness in the area affected. Some medicines are given for pain relief, you will be given medicines intravenously till you are not able to take pills.
If you experiencing any of the symptoms such as fever more than 101, weakness in arms or legs, change of mental status, any seizure, worsening headache, increased swelling/ redness at the incision site.
How much does Brain Tumor cost in different cities in India?
The price for Brain Tumor in different cities in India is approximately in the range of:
- New Delhi: Rs.150072 to Rs.234728
- Gurgaon: Rs.153920 to Rs.230880
- Noida: Rs.144300 to Rs.240500
- Chennai: Rs.153920 to Rs.221260
- Mumbai: Rs.157768 to Rs.234728
- Bangalore: Rs.150072 to Rs.227032
- Kolkata: Rs.144300 to Rs.217412
- Jaipur: Rs.134680 to Rs.215488
- Mohali: Rs.138528 to Rs.327080
- Ahmedabad: Rs.128908 to Rs.213564
- Hyderabad: Rs.148148 to Rs.225108
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What is the price of Brain Tumor in other countries, compared to India?
Approximate price of Brain Tumor in other countries compared to India is:
- Turkey, USD 9200 to USD 13800, approximately 188% higher than India
- Thailand, USD 10800 to USD 16200, approximately 238% higher than India
- Germany, USD 8400 to USD 12600, approximately 163% higher than India
- Israel, USD 25600 to USD 38400, approximately 700% higher than India
- Singapore, USD 33600 to USD 50400, approximately 950% higher than India
- Malaysia, USD 6400 to USD 9600, approximately 100% higher than India