Breast Cancer Treatment Cost in India depends on the type of treatment required, your medical condition, facility and the city where you choose to get the treatment done. You may need either surgery or chemotherapy, or may need both; or a combination of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery. The cost would thus change accordingly.
Typical costs for Breast Cancer Treatment in India looks like:
| Procedure | Cost (Range in US $) |
|---|---|
| Investigations | 500-1000 |
| Chemotherapy | 500-2000 per cycle |
| Radiotherapy | 3500-5500 |
| Lumpectomy | 3000 |
| Radical Mastectomy | 5500 |
| Total Mastectomy | 6500 |
An important expense when it comes to your breast cancer treatment in India is going to be your oncologist's fees. IndiCure recommends highly experienced, skilled, board-certified surgeons who are capable of delivering successful surgeries. Although the charges may vary depending on the experience of the surgeon, you can be assured that you are in safe and skilled hands when you choose cancer treatment in India with IndiCure.
Many times, the best option might include more than one type of treatment. Surgery, alone or with other treatments, is used to treat most breast cancers. The cost associated with each type of treatment is different. IndiCure recommends you to understand the options by consulting our expert oncologists.
The overall breast cancer treatment cost depends on the number of chemotherapy or radiation therapy cycles that a patient has to undergo. In some patients, the doctors might advise giving more than a couple of cycles of chemotherapy or radiation therapy to kill the cancerous cells.
Having your treatment for breast cancer in an accredited surgical facility by skilled and qualified medical staff is a critical factor. Moreover, the geographical location of this facility in India also affects the quote. But, IndiCure provides you with a projected estimate that will be all inclusive and affordable.
The pre-surgical/treatment expenses are associated with the stage of the cancer and medical condition of the patient and thus the number and type of investigations and treatment required. Post-treatment expenses may include prescription medications and follow-up consultations.
We at IndiCure, understand that you travel with a budget in mind and do not like to be greeted by surprises after arrival in India. We thus club all these expenses and give you the package cost that is inclusive and affordable at the same time.
Your case manager shall give you an estimated cost of your surgery after discussing your medical reports with the surgeon. The final cost, however, shall be confirmed after your consultation with the surgeon.
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Chennai
The Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC) is South Asia's and the Middle East's first and only proton therapy centre, as well as India's first JCI-accredited cancer hospital. The APCC includes a completely integrated treatment suite that provides the most advanced surgical, radiation, and medical procedures available. The Centre brings together a remarkable team of clinicians renowned globally in cancer care, in keeping with the Apollo Pillars of Expertise and Excellence.
Bangalore
HCG- HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd, is the specialized chain of hospitals in cancer care headquartered in Bangalore. Founded by Dr. Ajaikumar, a renowned medical and radiation oncologist with 40 years of experience, HCG has 26 centres across India with its largest facility in Bangalore.
HCG Hospital Bangalore is not only the most advanced facility for cancer care in India, it is a Centre of Excellence for most advanced cancer care and research.
Chennai
The Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC) is South Asia's and the Middle East's first and only proton therapy centre, as well as India's first JCI-accredited cancer hospital. The APCC includes a completely integrated treatment suite that provides the most advanced surgical, radiation, and medical procedures available. The Centre brings together a remarkable team of clinicians renowned globally in cancer care, in keeping with the Apollo Pillars of Expertise and Excellence.
Bangalore
HCG- HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd, is the specialized chain of hospitals in cancer care headquartered in Bangalore. Founded by Dr. Ajaikumar, a renowned medical and radiation oncologist with 40 years of experience, HCG has 26 centres across India with its largest facility in Bangalore.
HCG Hospital Bangalore is not only the most advanced facility for cancer care in India, it is a Centre of Excellence for most advanced cancer care and research.
Breast cancer is the most leading and life threatening cancer originating in breast tissue that affects most women worldwide. It is the principal cause of mortality in women across the world. Breast cancer in its early stage is very difficult to diagnose as it does not cause any symptoms and usually the pain and discomfort in the breast is absent. Any of the following changes in the breast may indicate the risk of presence of breast cancer:
Breast cancer like other cancers can spread and invade the adjacent breast and it also has a tendency to spread and grow in other different parts of the body through metastasis. Breast cancer is considered as the second leading cause of death in women in their 30s and 50s.
Stage 0: The disease is localized to milk ducts.
Stage 1: Cancer is less than 2 inches in size and is not spread anywhere with no involvement of lymph nodes
Stage 2: Cancer is:
Stage 3: Cancer at this stage is called locally advanced breast cancer. Tumor is of any size and has spread to lymph nodes (stage 3A), spread to skin, chest wall or internal mammary lymph nodes that are located beneath the breast (stage 3B) Stage 4: Cancer is defined as a tumor irrespective of size that has spread to other areas away from the breast like bones, liver, lungs or brain.
Following are the risk factors that can develop breast cancer in women:
The treatment for breast cancer is usually recommended after analyzing some key factors like the size and site of tumor, the extent to which it is spread, lab investigation results, stage of the breast cancer and the generalized health and age of the patient.
Treatment options for breast cancer includes:
If you have been suffering from above mentioned symptoms, and if the reports of your laboratory tests are indicating the signs of breast cancer or if you are diagnosed with breast cancer, then you should undergo the treatment at the earliest.
Lumpectomy (also called breast conserving surgery, partial mastectomy or wide excision):
The surgeon makes an incision (cut) in the breast and removes the tumor, along with a small rim of normal tissue around it.
The surgeon closes the skin with stitches, trying to keep the breast looking as much as possible like it did before surgery.
The surgeon may also remove some lymph nodes in the underarm area. The tissue removed during surgery is sent to a pathologist for testing.
Mastectomy or Breast Removal Surgery:
A mastectomy is performed under general anesthesia. So, you are asleep during the surgery.
The surgeon removes all of the breast tissue. In most, but not all cases, the nipple and areola are also removed.
The surgeon closes the skin with stitches and puts in 1-2 tubes (surgical drains) so fluid from the wound can drain out (see image below). The drain(s) stays in for about a week to 10 days after surgery.
After the surgery, the patient is shifted to the recovery room where she will be under observation until awake. 1-2 days of hospitalization is required after the surgery. However, less extensive surgeries like breast conserving surgery needs a short stay.
There might be some pain and pinching sensation in the axillary region which will go off gradually. The patient is given instructions on self-care from the health care team.
One can resume daily activities within a period of 2 weeks after breast conservation surgery. However, following total mastectomy, complete recovery takes around 4 weeks. Recovery time is further extended if the patient chooses reconstruction surgery as well.
Most women feel the skin of the chest or axilla a little tight and stiff for some time, but these things improve as the time passes.
The results of breast cancer surgery depend upon the stage of the disease. If detected early, breast cancer can be completely treated and one can lead a normal life after breast cancer treatment.
We at IndiCure completely understand your concerns and it is always our endeavor to provide the best outcome for every patient. Following is the list of questions you must ask before you embark on your journey for Breast Cancer Treatment in India.
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