How much does cancer treatment cost in India?

It depends on the cancer type and stage. Chemotherapy often starts near $400 per cycle, a full radiation course from about $3,000, and bone marrow transplant from around $18,000. A written estimate follows the oncologist's review.

Can I get a second opinion before travelling?

Yes. Share your biopsy report, PET-CT or CT scans and current protocol, and a senior oncologist will give a written opinion at no cost.

How long is a cancer treatment stay in India?

Surgery alone is usually 2 to 3 weeks. Chemotherapy or radiation courses run 4 to 8 weeks; some patients complete part of the treatment at home between cycles.

Is immunotherapy available in India?

Yes. Approved checkpoint inhibitors and targeted therapies are available at major Delhi NCR cancer centres, usually at a much lower price than in Western markets.

Oncology

Oncology Treatment in India — Cancer Hospitals & Specialists

Medical, surgical and radiation oncology with tumour boards, immunotherapy, bone marrow transplant and CyberKnife at India's leading cancer hospitals.

Oncology hospitals in India offer the full cancer pathway under one roof — PET-CT and molecular diagnostics, a multidisciplinary tumour board, cancer surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, advanced radiation and bone marrow transplant. BLK-Max, Dharamshila Narayana, Medanta, Max and Apollo run dedicated cancer blocks in Delhi NCR.

Chemotherapy cost in India is typically 70–80% lower than in the US or UK, and the same molecules and protocols are followed. For patients travelling from Africa, the Middle East and CIS countries this often means starting treatment within a week instead of waiting months.

Procedures & Services

Chemotherapy

Per-cycle chemotherapy with day-care infusion suites.

Indicative cost: from $400 per cycle

Cancer Surgery

Open, laparoscopic and robotic tumour resection.

Radiation Therapy

IMRT, IGRT and VMAT courses.

Indicative cost: from $3,000

CyberKnife / Gamma Knife

Stereotactic radiosurgery for brain and body tumours.

Immunotherapy

Checkpoint inhibitors and targeted biologic therapy.

Bone Marrow Transplant

Autologous and allogeneic transplant programmes.

Indicative cost: from $18,000

Why choose India

Chemotherapy and radiation at 70–80% lower cost than the US, UK or Gulf.
Dedicated cancer hospitals with tumour boards and molecular diagnostics.
PET-CT, robotic cancer surgery, CyberKnife and BMT available in Delhi NCR.
Treatment usually starts within a week of arrival — critical in oncology.
Second opinions on an existing protocol are available before you travel.
Treatment can usually begin within days — no long waiting lists.
English-speaking teams plus interpreters in Arabic, French, Russian and more.
Medical visa invitation letter, airport pickup, stay and follow-up handled by BharatDr.

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