Lung Cancer Treatment Cost In India
What is Lung Cancer?
The cancerous growth or cancer arising in the tissue of the lungs is known as lung cancer.
It has the highest mortality rate among cancer deaths. People who smoke are at high risk of having lung cancer.
There are mainly two types of small cell lung cancer and non-small cell cancer.
Symptoms are nonspecific until the advanced stage is reached. The common symptoms are
- wheezing
- Coughing blood
- Chest pain
- Undefined weight loss
How is the Procedure Performed?
Treatment of lung cancer depends mainly on cancer's stage and location and the patient's age.
For early-diagnosed cases, we can do surgical removals like
- Pulmonary lobectomy
- Wedge resection
- Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.
In advanced cases, Pneumonectomy is done, which means the removal of entire lungs. Surgery is followed by -
- Targeted drug therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Palliative care is vital as the patient's breathing has to be supported superficially
Who is the Right Doctor for Lung Cancer Treatment?
A team of Pulmonologists, Cardiothoracic Surgeons and medical and radiation oncologists are required for the complete diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer.
What tests are required?
Imagining tests for initial investigations are x-ray and Ct-scan, which can reveal the abnormal mass and lung growth.
For the specification of lung cancer, we need to study the sputum cytology and biopsy. Other tests required are bronchoscopy and FNAC.
What is the Usual Success Rate for this Procedure?
The five-year survival rate for lung cancer cases is around 20%, as most chronic smoking cases cannot be treated well.
Lungs being spongy organ, has more chances of metastasis.
The cost of Lung Cancer includes:
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Preoperative diagnostic tests cost may include [Blood tests, X-rays, sputum cytology, etc.]
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Surgery cost (Depends upon the type and size of the tumour and the extent to which the tumour 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
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 to know the status of the disease during the course of treatment
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An extended stay at the Hospital
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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 Lung Cancer Treatment in India
Treatment name | Cost range |
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Lung Cancer Treatment | Rs.355200 to Rs.473600 |
Chemotherapy | Rs.44400 to Rs.59200 |
Lung Transplant | Rs.1776000 to Rs.2368000 |
Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatment | Rs.88800 to Rs.118400 |
Bronchoscopy | Rs.44400 to Rs.59200 |
Adenocarcinoma - Glandular Cancer Treatment | Rs.510600 to Rs.680800 |
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Top hospitals and doctors for Lung Cancer 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.

- Brand Fortis was established in 1996 and now has over 55 facilities in line to offer health facilities within India and abroad.
- It is an NABH accredited multi-specialty tertiary care hospital.
- Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI) had ranked second in a global study of the 30 most technologically advanced hospitals in the world conducted by ‘topmastersinhealthcare.com.
- The Institute is known to be the 'Mecca of Healthcare' for Asia Pacific region.
- Fields of expertise include Cardiac Sciences, Neurosciences, Emergency & Trauma, Bone & Joint, Renal Sciences, Gastro Sciences, Critical Care and Organ Transplants.

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This was the first oncology hospital in India and the first hospital in Chennai to be accredited by NABH.
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It was also the first hospital to have the proton cancer center in East Asia.
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Each case is addressed and discussed in the tumor board, which consists of a panel of medical, surgical and radiation oncologists.
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Several complex surgical procedures are routinely performed such as liver resection, extensive resection lung tumors, limb conserving surgery in bone tumors, laparoscopic surgery, reconstruction of flaps etc
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Apollo Chennai, is consistently ranked in the list of best cancer hospital in India
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It is one of the best hospitals in India having all the latest techniques of radiotherapy such as True Beam STX.
Lung Cancer Treatment Cost - Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lung Cancer cost in different cities in India?
The price for Lung Cancer in different cities in India is approximately in the range of:
- New Delhi: Rs.300144 to Rs.469456
- Gurgaon: Rs.307840 to Rs.461760
- Noida: Rs.288600 to Rs.481000
- Chennai: Rs.307840 to Rs.442520
- Mumbai: Rs.315536 to Rs.469456
- Bangalore: Rs.300144 to Rs.454064
- Kolkata: Rs.288600 to Rs.434824
- Jaipur: Rs.269360 to Rs.430976
- Mohali: Rs.277056 to Rs.654160
- Ahmedabad: Rs.257816 to Rs.427128
- Hyderabad: Rs.296296 to Rs.450216
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What is the price of Lung Cancer in other countries, compared to India?
Approximate price of Lung Cancer in other countries compared to India is:
- Turkey, USD 29200 to USD 43800, approximately 356% higher than India
- Thailand, USD 17600 to USD 26400, approximately 175% higher than India
- Germany, USD 16000 to USD 24000, approximately 150% higher than India
- Malaysia, USD 12800 to USD 19200, approximately 100% higher than India