Lung Cancer Treatment Cost In Malaysia

Lung Cancer Treatment cost in Malaysia is between USD 14400 to USD 17600. Patient has to stay in the hospital for 5 days and outside the hospital for 20 days.

To start with the process, a chest x-ray is the first test that will be done to check any abnormal areas in the lungs. After that, A CT scan is done to reveal any small lesions in lungs that may not have been detected on an X-ray. Generally, a sputum cytology is also done if you are producing sputum due to cough to check the presence of lung cancer cells. The package typically doesn’t include the cost of these tests.

The chemotherapy drugs taken post liver transplant are not a part of the package and cost extra. The most common ones include bevacizumab in combination with chemotherapy and atezolizumab, which is an immunotherapy drug. In the case of targeted therapy and immunotherapy related medicines, the are not a part of the package.

You need to take the medicines prescribed by your doctor in case you experience pain. The medicines are not covered in the package. You may also be at a higher risk for getting another lung cancer or any other types of cancer. To avoid this, it is recommended to go for post-treatment management to check an early detection of any recurrences that might be cured at an early stage, this is also not a part of the procedure cost.

For lung cancer if the patient is treated surgically, the hospital stay is usually 20 to 75 days depending on the case, which is covered in the package. Since the patient will be at risk of getting infections for a few weeks after the treatment, it is best to stay at a medically induced location, which the patient has to incur on their own.

Though most health insurance plans available cover lung cancer, some insurances generally pay only for inpatient hospitalization and treatment at hospitals. They do not cover the entire cost of treatment. Please check with your provider before selecting a treatment plan.

Procedure like radiation therapy, chemotherapy, Stereotactic body radiotherapy, Targeted drug therapy, Immunotherapy, etc., are slightly cheaper than getting surgery. However, it is best to consult your doctor to get the best treatment plan.