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Oncology Treatment Cost in India

Indicative ranges below are for information only and can vary by city, hospital category, and clinical plan.

Cost Overview

India offers high-quality cancer care at competitive prices. Typical spend depends on the mix of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery, plus diagnostics and hospital stay.

Treatment Type Indian Residents (INR) Typical Duration Hospital Stay
Chemotherapy (per cycle) ₹80,000 – ₹2,00,000 1–3 weeks between cycles Day Care / Outpatient
Radiation Therapy (full course) ₹1,50,000 – ₹3,50,000 5–7 weeks (25–35 fractions) Outpatient
Cancer Surgery (major) ₹2,00,000 – ₹6,50,000 3–6 hours (procedure dependent) 3–7 days

Add-on costs: PET-CT, MRI/CT, biopsies, central lines/ports, ICU, targeted/immuno drugs if indicated.

Cancer Treatment Packages for International Patients (USD)

All-inclusive package estimates for international patients at accredited private hospitals, compiled in September 2026 from published hospital and facilitator price lists (converted at about ₹96 per US dollar). Packages usually cover the procedure, surgeon and anaesthesia fees, a standard room and routine medicines; your final quote is confirmed after a specialist reviews your reports.

ProcedurePackage estimate (USD)Approx. INRNotes
Breast Cancer Treatment$3,000–$12,000₹2,90,000–₹12,00,000surgery $2,000-6,000; stage II-III with chemo/radiation $6,000-11,000; chemo $600-2,500 per cycle
Lung Cancer Treatment$5,000–$12,000₹4,80,000–₹12,00,000lobectomy INR 2.5-5 lakh domestic
Colon Cancer Treatment$6,000–$12,000₹5,80,000–₹12,00,000colectomy $6,500-8,000; APR $9,000-12,000
Stomach Cancer Treatment$5,000–$9,000₹4,80,000–₹8,60,000gastrectomy
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment$7,000–$12,000₹6,70,000–₹12,00,000Whipple procedure
Liver Cancer Treatment$6,000–$10,000₹5,80,000–₹9,60,000liver resection; TACE $3,500-6,000 per session; transplant $25,000-40,000
Esophageal Cancer Treatment$6,000–$10,500₹5,80,000–₹10,00,000esophagectomy
Prostate Cancer Treatment$6,500–$12,000₹6,20,000–₹12,00,000robotic radical prostatectomy
Kidney Cancer Treatment$3,500–$7,500₹3,40,000–₹7,20,000partial or radical nephrectomy
Ovarian Cancer Treatment$5,000–$8,000₹4,80,000–₹7,70,000cytoreductive surgery; HIPEC and chemo extra
Cervical Cancer Treatment$3,500–$8,500₹3,40,000–₹8,20,000radical hysterectomy $4,700-7,400; chemoradiation $3,600-7,200
Oral Cancer Treatment$3,500–$7,000₹3,40,000–₹6,70,000
Bone Cancer Treatment$6,000–$15,000₹5,80,000–₹14,00,000limb-salvage surgery $6,000-10,000; full treatment with chemo $10,000-15,000
Radiation Therapy$3,000–$7,500₹2,90,000–₹7,20,000full IMRT/IGRT course of 25-30 fractions
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)$4,000–$8,000₹3,80,000–₹7,70,000
Non-Invasive CyberKnife Therapy$4,500–$8,000₹4,30,000–₹7,70,000
Proton Beam Therapy$21,500–$70,000₹21,00,000–₹67,00,000Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, non-SAARC international: USD 21,500 (1-5 fractions) to 69,900 (25-33 fractions); SAARC USD 12,000-49,900
Immunotherapy$1,500–$4,500 per cycle₹1,40,000–₹4,30,000pembrolizumab INR 2.5-4.5 lakh per dose; nivolumab INR 1.5-3 lakh
Targeted Therapy$150–$1,600 per month (drug only)₹10,000–₹1,50,000generic osimertinib INR 8,000-25,000/month; branded INR 1.3-1.5 lakh/month; trastuzumab 440 mg ceiling price INR 54,725 per vial (NPPA)
Chemoembolization (TACE) Therapy$3,500–$6,000 per session₹3,40,000–₹5,80,000
Radioembolization (TARE) Therapy$9,000–$15,000₹8,60,000–₹14,00,000
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Therapy$2,000–$5,000₹1,90,000–₹4,80,000
Lu-177 PSMA Therapy$800–$7,200 per cycle₹80,000–₹6,90,000Indian-sourced isotope about INR 75,000 per cycle; German-sourced INR 5.85-6.5 lakh; 4-6 cycles; therapy fee only
PRRT (Lu-177 DOTATATE)$4,000–$7,000 per cycle₹3,80,000–₹6,70,0004-cycle course about $16,000-28,000 therapy fee; one Gurugram centre quotes USD 6,333 per cycle / 25,300 per course for international patients
CAR T-Cell Therapy$35,000–$50,000₹34,00,000–₹48,00,000NexCAR19 about INR 30-42 lakh
Bone Marrow Transplant$12,000–$40,000₹12,00,000–₹38,00,000autologous $12,000-20,000; matched allogeneic $22,000-30,000; haploidentical $30,000-40,000

Breakdown by Treatment Type

Chemotherapy

Pricing varies by drug protocol (generic vs branded), number of cycles, pre-medication, and supportive care.

Range: ₹80,000 – ₹2,00,000 per cycle

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Radiation Therapy

Technique (3D-CRT, IMRT, IGRT), planning complexity, and fractions determine the overall price.

Range: ₹1,50,000 – ₹3,50,000 per course

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Cancer Surgery

Cost depends on organ/site, minimally invasive vs open, surgeon fee, OT time, and hospital stay.

Range: ₹2,00,000 – ₹6,50,000

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Targeted & Immunotherapy

Drug costs vary widely by molecule and cycles; financial counseling and access programs are recommended.

Range: Protocol-dependent (request a plan)

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Factors Affecting Oncology Treatment Cost

  • Diagnosis & stage (staging workup, tumor board plan)
  • Treatment mix (chemo, radiation, surgery, targeted drugs)
  • Hospital category (NABH/JCI, room type)
  • Length of stay & ICU
  • Consumables & devices (ports, staplers, meshes)
  • City differentials (metro vs tier-2)

City-wise Cost Comparison

City Chemotherapy (per cycle) Radiation (course) Cancer Surgery (major)
Mumbai ₹1,00,000 – ₹2,00,000 ₹1,80,000 – ₹3,50,000 ₹2,50,000 – ₹6,50,000
Delhi NCR ₹90,000 – ₹1,90,000 ₹1,70,000 – ₹3,40,000 ₹2,30,000 – ₹6,20,000
Bengaluru ₹85,000 – ₹1,80,000 ₹1,60,000 – ₹3,20,000 ₹2,20,000 – ₹5,80,000
Chennai ₹80,000 – ₹1,70,000 ₹1,55,000 – ₹3,10,000 ₹2,10,000 – ₹5,60,000

Ranges reflect private multispecialty hospitals; government/charitable centers may be lower.

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How We Estimate Costs

Domestic ranges reflect typical published tariffs for Indian residents. International package estimates are compiled from published hospital and facilitator price lists (September 2026). Final quotes follow clinical evaluation and device or implant selection.

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FAQs on Oncology Costs

Why do costs vary so much between patients?

Tumor biology, stage, protocols, and comorbidities change the plan and resource use.

Can I get a fixed-price package?

Some procedures offer bundles; add-ons (ICU, extra OT time, high-cost drugs) are billed separately.

How soon can I get an estimate?

Share reports (biopsy, imaging) and a doctor can issue a plan with a cost estimate in 24–48 hours.

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