Cost Varies by Cancer Type
Breast cancer surgery + chemo: $5,000–$12,000. Colorectal cancer: $8,000–$18,000. Head and neck cancer: $6,000–$15,000. Leukaemia with BMT: $25,000–$45,000. Medical Tours India provides diagnosis-specific estimates.
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Cancer Treatment Cost in India — Oncology Price Guide for International Patients
Full cancer treatment programmes in India cost $7,000–$20,000 — compared to $150,000+ in the USA and £90,000+ in the UK, with proton therapy available at select centres.
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Cost at a Glance
Cancer treatment cost in India ranges from $7,000–$20,000 for a full treatment programme (surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation) at accredited oncology centres — 85–90% less than the $150,000+ typical cost in the USA.
Cancer treatment in India offers international patients access to comprehensive oncology care — surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and bone marrow transplant — at 85–90% lower cost than the USA, UK, or UAE private hospitals.
Hospitals like Tata Memorial (Mumbai), Apollo Proton (Chennai), and HCG Oncology (Bangalore) provide multidisciplinary tumour board review and advanced treatments including proton beam therapy.
Save up to 88% vs USATypical stay: 2–8 weeks depending on treatment protocol
Cost Comparison — India vs USA vs UK
Indicative costs at NABH/JCI-accredited hospitals. Medical Tours India provides exact estimates within 48 hours.
| Procedure | India | USA | UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Cancer Programme (surgery + chemo + radiation) | $7,000–$20,000 | $150,000+ | £90,000+ |
| Chemotherapy (per cycle) | $500–$2,000 | $10,000+ | £5,000+ |
| Radiation Therapy (full course) | $3,000–$8,000 | $50,000+ | £30,000+ |
| Immunotherapy (per cycle) | $1,500–$4,000 | $15,000+ | £10,000+ |
| Bone Marrow Transplant | $25,000–$45,000 | $200,000+ | £150,000+ |
What Is Included in the Package?
Typical all-inclusive package at NABH/JCI-accredited hospitals in India:
- Multidisciplinary tumour board review
- Oncology surgeon and medical oncologist fees
- Chemotherapy or radiation as per protocol
- Hospital stay for surgery
- PET-CT staging (where required)
- Oncology nurse navigator support
Key Highlights
Proton Therapy in India
Proton beam therapy — available at only ~100 centres worldwide — is accessible in India at $15,000–$30,000 per course vs $150,000+ in the USA.
Insurance and Payment
Most international insurance does not cover elective treatment abroad. Indian hospitals accept USD wire transfers and credit cards. Medical Tours India provides clear payment schedules before treatment begins.
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FAQs — Cancer Treatment Cost India
Common questions from international patients.
Chemotherapy in India costs $500–$2,000 per cycle depending on the drug protocol — compared to $10,000+ per cycle in the USA. A full course of 6 cycles costs $3,000–$12,000 in India.
India's top oncology centres use the same NCCN and ESMO treatment protocols as US cancer centres. Many Indian oncologists are US/UK trained. JCI-accredited hospitals meet the same international standards.
Breast cancer treatment in India (surgery + chemotherapy ± radiation) typically costs $5,000–$12,000 all-inclusive — compared to $50,000–$150,000 in the USA depending on stage and protocol.
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