Chat 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 -
What is Chemotherapy?
Before and after images for chemotherapy.
How Chemotherapy Treatment works?
How Chemotherapy Infusion is Done?
Side Effects of Chemotherapy.
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 |
|---|---|
| Chemotherapy | USD 1600 to USD 2400 |
| Colon Cancer Treatment | USD 10400 to USD 15600 |
| Skin Cancer | USD 8000 to USD 12000 |
| Cervical Cancer Treatment | USD 7680 to USD 11520 |
| Metastatic Tumors Treatment | USD 6400 to USD 9600 |
| Esophagus Cancer Treatment | USD 6720 to USD 10080 |
| Hodgkin Disease Treatment | USD 3200 to USD 4800 |
| Fallopian Tube Cancer | USD 10400 to USD 15600 |
| Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) Treatment | USD 11200 to USD 16800 |
| Stomach Cancer Treatment | USD 8800 to USD 13200 |
| Anal Cancer Treatment | USD 2400 to USD 3600 |
| Bile Duct Cancer Treatment | USD 7200 to USD 10800 |
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:
Popular Cities in Malaysia for Chemotherapy are:
The right doctor for chemotherapy is a Medical Oncologist.
Listing popular specialists:
Consultant, 15 years of experience
Subang Jaya Medical Centre, Subang Jaya Breast cancer, Lung cancer, Gynaecological cancer, Colorectal cancer, Head and Neck cancer, Genitourinary cancer.
Consultant, 42 years of experience
Gleneagles Hospital Kota Kinabalu Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Targeted therapy
Senior Consultant, 40 years of experience
Gleneagles Hospital, Penang Oncology and Radiotherapy.
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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