Cost of breast cancer treatment In India

Breast cancer if detected early or even in the 3rd stage can be totally cured. Sometimes breast cancer treatment can be done locally, i.e without effecting any other part of the body. Most of the time surgery is required to remove the tumor from the breast. Sometimes entire breast is removed if the tumor has grown bigger and to larger part of the breast. Patient might need other types of treatment as well, either before or after surgery, or sometimes both. Complete treatment of breast cancer includes surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapy, hormone therapy & immunotherapy.

Breast cancer surgery

Most women with breast cancer requires surgery. Depending upon the stage of disease, extent, patient condition and situation different types of breast surgeries are planned. For example surgery may be done to :

• Remove as much of the cancer as possible (breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy)
• Find out whether the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes under the arm (sentinel lymph node biopsy or axillary lymph node dissection)
• Restore the breast’s shape after the cancer is removed (breast reconstruction)
• Relieve symptoms of advanced cancer

A specialist breast cancer surgeon decides on what kind of surgery will be required.

Mainly there are two types of breast surgery :

1. Breast conservation surgery – (also called a lumpectomy, quadrantectomy, partial mastectomy, or segmental mastectomy) is a surgery in which only the part of the breast containing the cancer is removed.
2. Mastectomy – is a surgery in which the entire breast is removed, including all of the breast tissue and sometimes other nearby tissues.

Breast reconstruction after surgery

Many woman having surgery for breast cancer might have the option of breast reconstruction. A woman having a mastectomy might want to consider having the breast mound rebuilt to restore the breast’s appearance after surgery. In some breast-conserving surgeries, a woman may consider having fat grafted into the affected breast to correct any dimples left from the surgery. The options will depend on each woman’s situation.

Advance stage breast cancer / Stage 4 breast cancer treatment

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FAQ’s on breast cancer treatment in India

Q: What is the cost of breast cancer treatment in India?

A: Cost of breast cancer treatment in India starts from $ 3000 and goes up to $ 12,000 USD. Cost depends upon stage of breast cancer, hospital and doctor chosen for the treatment.

Q: Is breast cancer curable in India?

A: If detected and treated early breast cancer has very high rate of cure.

Q: Is stage 2 breast cancer curable in India?

A: Stage II breast cancers are curable with current multi-modality treatment consisting of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and hormonal therapy. Effective treatment of stage II breast cancer requires both local and systemic therapy.

Q: Which stage of breast cancer is curable?

A: Because stage 3 breast cancer has spread outside the breast, it’s harder to treat than early stage breast cancer. With aggressive treatment, stage 3 breast cancer is curable, but the risk that the cancer will grow back after treatment is high.

Q: How many days I have to stay in India for breast cancer treatment?

A: For breast cancer surgery you need to stay for 7-10 days in India. For complete treatment involving chemotherapy & radiotherapy you may be required to stay up to 6 months in India.

Q: Can I take chemotherapy at my home country after my surgery?

A: Yes, our doctor can prescribe you a chemotherapy plan and the same plan you can take in your home country.

Q: Where can I stay in India outside hospital?

A: Many hospitals in India have guest houses in the hospital premises where international patients are allowed to stay. Cost of these guest houses ranges between $30-100 USD per day. There are guest houses and hotels near to the hospital in the same range.

Q: Can my attendant stay with me during my hospital stay?

A: Yes, one attendant is allowed to stay with the patient during hospital stay.

Q: What kind of food is served in the hospital?

A: Hospital provides all kinds and variety of food in India. A dedicated dietitian will be there to help you out with your choice of food.

Q: How can I take doctor appointment?

A: CancerFax will arrange for your doctor appointment. You need not worry about this.

Q: Which are the best hospitals for breast cancer treatment in India?

A: Check below the list of top hospitals for breast cancer treatment in India.

Q: Who are the best doctor’s for breast cancer treatment in India?

A: Check below the list of top doctor’s for breast cancer treatment in India.

Q: Can I live normal life after breast cancer treatment?

A: Studies have shown that breast cancer patients, after completion of therapy, seek to move on and return to a “normal way of life.” Studies show that a desire for “normality” is a key factor in coping with breast cancer.

Q: Will my breast cancer come back?

A: Breast cancer can recur at any time or not at all, but most recurrences happen in the first 5 years after breast cancer treatment. Breast cancer can come back as a local recurrence (meaning in the treated breast or near the mastectomy scar) or somewhere else in the body.

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