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BREAST CANCER TREATMENT PROGRAM IN INDIA
Breast cancer has become the number one cancer amongst women in the world. If diagnosed early and treated right, the outcomes of breast cancer are excellent. Indian Healthcare has all the facilities to offer world class treatment for breast cancer at affordable cost. Multidisciplinary treatment approach is discussed in Tumor Board lies at the core of our services and clinical outcomes include both treatment outcomes and also long term quality of life.
Breast Cancer Department in Indian Hospitals – An overview
It is our constant endeavor to offer the best possible treatment to patients diagnosed with breast cancer. We have a comprehensive multidisciplinary set up which caters to all the medical and rehabilitation needs of the patient. Then we have, medical oncologist services we have excellent team of day care services, then we have state – of the art radiation technology as far as treatment goes we have a immunotherapy , targeted therapy you name it and we have it here in India. We have the expertise to take care of all the needs of breast cancer from diagnosis to treatment to rehabilitation, in a multidisciplinary manner!
What is Breast Conservative and Oncoplastic Surgery in India
Surgical treatment of breast cancer has undergone a huge change from what it used to be about 40 years ago. Those patients, who are suitable for breast conservation surgery upfront or become suitable for the same after chemotherapy +/- targeted treatment, can opt for the same after a clear discussion with their surgeon.
What has made breast conservation surgery even better is Oncoplastic surgery, which allows us to restore shape to the breast after removing a part of it. While breast conservation surgery improves quality of life, improves body image and restores patients’ confidence, it has also shown to improve survival. One must, however, remember that breast conservation surgery has to be always accompanied by radiation therapy.
For women who are not keen on conservation and want to have the breast removed surgically, they can opt for breast reconstruction with their own tissue from the abdomen or back or have a silicon implant assisted reconstruction.
What is Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy – New technique to avoid swollen arms after surgery?
The other advancement in surgery of breast cancer that has benefited a large number of patients is Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB). Earlier, all lymph nodes in the armpit were removed as part of surgery, even in those who were clinically node negative. This procedure leads to the problem of arm swelling (lymphedema) in 20-25% patients. This can be quite distressing in about 10% of patients who develop this problem. With the advent of SLNB, which involves removing only those lymph nodes to which the disease is likely to spread first, in women with uninvolved nodes clinically, the incidence of arm swelling is less than 6%.
Top doctors in India offering breast cancer treatment in India
- Dr Ramesh Sarin working as senior consultant at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital New Delhi, experience 40 years.
- Dr Kanchan Kaur, working as Head breast Oncoplastic surgery unit at Medanta the Medicity, experience 15 years.
- Dr Mandeep Singh Malhotra, Director Breast and Head & Neck Cancer Surgery at CK Birla Hospital, experience 20 years
- Dr Geeta Kedayaprath, HOD Breast Oncoplastic surgery unit at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Experience 22 years.
Top hospitals in India Offering Breast Cancer Treatment
- Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
- Medanta The Medicity
- Artemis Hospital
- Max Super Speciality Hospital
- Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram
Factors that Affect Breast Cancer Treatment Costs in India
Breast cancer occurs when the healthy cells of breast tissue change and may begin to grow out of control which can appear as a lump or mass within the breast tissue.
If you want to get the treatment of Breast Cancer in India, here are some of the factors affecting the cost of the treatment:
Type of Hospital: The cost of breast cancer treatment in India increases if:
- The hospital is JCI-accredited
- The hospital has advanced oncological facilities
- The brand image of the hospital (Indraprastha Apollo, Fortis Hospital, etc.)
- Hospital is private or government
Location of the Hospital: Location of the hospital plays a crucial role in deciding overall cost of the breast cancer treatment in India. The cost will be more in the metro cities of India like Mumbai or Delhi.
Type and Stage of Cancer: The type and the stage of the cancer significantly impacts the overall cost of the surgery. Early stage cancer requires less aggressive treatment as compared to advanced stage cancer. The more advanced the stage of the cancer is, the more are the costs.
Experience of the surgeon: The surgeon’s expertise and skill performing the surgery also affect the overall cost of breast cancer treatment in India. Surgeons who are board-certified and have a high success rate in the same field charge more.
Diagnostic Tests: Breast cancer evaluation requires several diagnostic tests like biopsy, FISH analysis, mammograms, ultrasounds, and genetic testing. The cost of these tests vary on their complexity and the labs in which they are performed.
Type of Treatment: Many times, the best option for breast cancer treatment involves more than one type of treatment. The average cost of these treatments vary from hospital to hospital.
| Treatment Type | Cost |
| Lumpectomy | 3500$ |
| Mastectomy | 4000$ |
| Partial Mastectomy with LD with Flap Reconstruction | 5500$ |
| Partial Mastectomy with TRAM Flap | 7500$ |
| Bilateral Breast Conservative Surgery without implant using patients own tissues. | 9000$ |
| Bilateral Breast Conservative Surgery with silicone implants | 8500$ |
- Radiotherapy will cost a patient USD 4500
- Cost of chemotherapy depends on the FISH analysis report (ER,PR and HER2Neu status.
- Adjuvant chemotherapy if ER , PR positive (6 cycles @ every 21 days ) one cycle will cost 450 USD.
- Targeted therapy if HER2Neu positive ( 17 cycles in one year ).One cycle will cost 1200 USD
- Hormonal therapy will cost 50 USD on monthly basis to be continued for 5 – 10 years
Hospital Stay and Room Selected: The cost of breast cancer treatment in India will also depend on the number of days you stay in the hospital and the type of room you choose to stay in.
Post treatment Expenses
- Medications prescribed according to the stage of the cancer
- Complications if any
- Follow up check ups with the doctor
Your Package Will Cover
| Package Inclusion | Package Exclusion |
| Pre-Operative Investigations | Stay beyond package days |
| Single / Private Room | Consultation with other speciality |
| Surgeons Fees | The complications that may occur |
| OT and Anesthesia Charges | An implant that is not part of the package will not be included in the Price |
| Rehabilitation during hospital stay | |
| Medication during the hospital stay | |
| The attendant stays with three times meals | |
| Hospital Stay
Chemotherapy & Radiotherapy – Day Care Surgery – 05 Days |
India Stay: Depends on treatment.
Success rate of the surgery: 99%
Breast Cancer Treatment: Service Cost
| Services | Cost |
| Hotel with kitchen | 20$ per day |
| Food | 10$ per day |
| Local Travelling (taxi) | Free of cost |
| Local SIM Card | Free of cost |
| Language Translator | Free of cost |
Cross Border Care is one of the best treatment consultants in India for all international patients. We are here to guide you in choosing the best doctor and hospital for your breast cancer treatment in India. With us, you will get
- 100% transparency
- Help to choose the best hospital and doctor
- Help to select the best treatment option
- High success rates of procedures with international standards.
Write to us today at infor@crossborderscare.com
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