Cancer Treatment Cost in India

Cost of Cancer Treatment in India: Detailed Overview



Any uncontrolled, abnormal growth of cells in the body which is causing damage to body tissue is termed cancer.

In the past decade, cancer cases have risen to the top ranks of death-causing diseases. With a better diagnosis, we can understand its occurrence and growth in a better manner.

It has a separate department for itself as it comprises many types and grades and can practically involve any body part.


We have many options like surgery, medication, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy to treat, shrink, or reduce cancerous growth.

As there are a variety of cancers so the treatment regime would be different for every patient depending on the type, size, location, and stage of cancer.

Complete treatment may comprise primary treatment aiming to remove cancerous growth or kill cancer cells—for example, Surgical intervention.

Adjuvant treatment focuses on leftover cancer parts and prevents the reoccurrence of cancer, for example - 

  • Radiation
  • Chemotherapy
  • Hormone Therapy

Palliative treatment is given to overcome the side effects of cancer and other therapies.

Inclusions in the package

The cost of Cancer Treatment includes:

  • Preoperative diagnostic tests cost, which may include X-rays, CT scans, Biopsy, Tumor Marker, PET Scans, etc.
  • Surgery/Chemo/Radio/CTRT cost (Depends upon the type and size of the tumor and the extent to which cancer has spread)
  • Post-operative cost (there might be a need for Chemotherapy or Radiotherapy before or post-surgery)
  • Medication cost
  • Patient's hospital stay 

Note: The patient must visit the surgeon a week after the surgery to assess and remove any staples or stitches.

Factors affecting cost of Cancer Treatment

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]

Cost related to Cancer Treatment in India

Listing approximate price of Cancer Treatment and some related procedures. The prices may change depending upon the centers and condition of the patient.

Treatment nameMin. CostMax. Cost
Breast CancerRs.133200Rs.177600
Cervical Cancer TreatmentRs.213120Rs.284160
ChemotherapyRs.44400Rs.59200
Colon Cancer TreatmentRs.288600Rs.384800
Lung Cancer TreatmentRs.355200Rs.473600
PET ScanRs.22200Rs.29600
Kidney Cancer TreatmentRs.133200Rs.177600
Liver CancerRs.199800Rs.266400
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) TreatmentRs.310800Rs.414400
Oral Cancer - SurgicalRs.142080Rs.189440
Pancreatic CancerRs.333000Rs.444000
Penile Cancer TreatmentRs.222000Rs.296000
Prostate Cancer-SurgicalRs.222000Rs.296000
Skin CancerRs.222000Rs.296000
Stomach Cancer TreatmentRs.244200Rs.325600
Thyroid Cancer TreatmentRs.155400Rs.207200
Metastatic Tumors TreatmentRs.177600Rs.236800
Nasopharyngeal Cancer TreatmentRs.133200Rs.177600
Vaginal Cancer TreatmentRs.133200Rs.177600
Anal Cancer TreatmentRs.66600Rs.88800
Bladder Cancer TreatmentRs.133200Rs.177600
CyberKnife TreatmentRs.310800Rs.414400
Gallbladder Cancer TreatmentRs.310800Rs.414400
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