Oral Cancer, also known as Mouth Cancer, develops in the tissues of the mouth or throat.
Symptoms of Oral Cancer may include -
Surgery is the primary treatment of Oral Cancer.
If cancer has not spread beyond the mouth or the part of your throat at the back of your mouth (oropharynx), complete treatment can be achieved with surgery alone.
If the cancer tissue is significant or has spread to your neck, a combination of surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy may be needed.
Oral Cancer Treatment cost in Thailand is between USD 5400 to USD 6600. Patient has to stay in the hospital for 4 days and outside the hospital for 15 days. The total cost of the treatment depends on the diagnosis and facilities opted by the patient.The cost of Oral Cancer includes:
Preoperative diagnostic tests cost, which may include X-rays, CT scans, Biopsy, etc.
Surgery cost (Depends upon the type and size of the tumour and the extent to which the tumour has spread)
Post-Operative cost (there might be a need for Chemotherapy or Radiotherapy before or post-surgery)
Medicines
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:
Type of hospital and room opted (General, Twin sharing, or single room)
The stage and type of cancer
Patients may require repeated investigation through PET CT and related tests Post-surgery / Chemotherapy / Radiation Therapy.
Any additional tests may be required, such as ECG or blood tests.
An extended stay at the Hospital (Generally, the stay is around 3-4 days)
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]
Listing approximate price of Oral Cancer Treatment 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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Oral Cancer - Surgical | USD 5400 to USD 6600 |
Chemotherapy | USD 1350 to USD 1650 |
Oral cancer surgery tests include X-rays, CT scans, MRI, and PET scans. The overall cost of therapy and medical testing for surgery is determined by the patient's diagnosis and facilities.
The price of the oral cancer surgery implant varies according to the type of treatment, such as a laryngectomy or chemotherapy, and the stage of the illness. A dental implant typically requires four to six months to recover.
While the patient is in the hospital, the cost of medicine and pharmacy services is included in the package; however, prescriptions acquired outside of the hospital are not covered by the package.
For patients planning to travel abroad it is useful to know the price in destinations popular with medical travellers. The price for Oral Cancer in different countries is approximately:
The right doctor to consult for the treatment of oral cancer is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.
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