Radiation Therapy Cost in India

All You Need To Know About Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy, or radiotherapy, is a cancer treatment that uses heavy energy beams to directly eliminate cancerous cells without harming the adjacent tissues. Radiologists sometimes use radiation therapy to cure non-cancerous conditions with benign tumours.

Yashoda Hospital’s oncology institute offers a fully equipped daycare ward with experienced oncologists and specialized nurses who work closely with the radiology, pathology, and other departments for comprehensive cancer care. They are trained in monitoring and utilising our state-of-the-art linear accelerator machines and ensure that the treatment causes minimal damage to the healthy surrounding cells and that the patient recovers quickly.

How Much does a Radiation Therapy Cost in India?

The average cost of radiation therapy in India is usually between Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 20,00,000 depending on which type of radiation technique that is recommended. However, the prices may vary depending upon the hospitals in different cities.

What is the Average Cost of Radiation Therapy in Hyderabad?

The cost of radiation therapy in Hyderabad starts from Rs. 1,90,000. Yet, it depends upon multiple factors.

Types Of Radiation Therapy

Internal Radiation Therapy: This therapy is also known as brachytherapy. The cost of this therapy is dependent on the type of cancer and the techniques used.

It is mostly suitable for cancers of the prostate, head, neck, skin, breast, gallbladder, lung, rectum, uterine, vagina, or eye. In general, the cost for cancers of prostate, head and neck, the skin is higher as compared to eye or rectal cancers.

External Beam Radiation Therapy:

There are various types of this therapy such as

• Three Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy (3D CRT): It is mostly suitable for brain, head & neck, liver, lung, and prostate cancer.
• Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT): It is mostly suitable for tumors of the prostate, urinary bladder, lungs, and gynecological cancers.
• Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT): It is mostly suitable for cancers of the head & neck, brain, lungs, lymphomas, and gynecological cancers.
• Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT): It is the latest and advanced technique of external radiation therapy.
• 2D conventional technique (2D CT): It is the most basic external radiation therapy. It is used in a metastatic palliative treatment along with other treatments such as surgery and chemotherapy.
• Gamma Knife: It is used for benign tumors of the brain and malignant tumors.

In addition to these techniques, MR Linac is a revolutionary advancement in radiation therapy. It combines real-time imaging and precise radiation delivery, offering enhanced accuracy and improved treatment outcomes for a wide range of cancers.

Understanding Pre And Post-Radiation Treatment Costs

Pre-Surgical Care:

• Inform the surgeon about any ongoing prescription, supplement intake, and active allergies.
• The surgeon may advise against certain medications, especially blood thinners, and instruct their patients to fast for a few hours before the surgery.
• Restrain from nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol consumption.
• The surgeon may lead you towards a few preoperative tests, such as a complete physical evaluation and imaging scans.
• Avoid lotion, perfumes, deodorants, and prolonged sun exposure before the treatment begins.

Post-Surgical Care

• Wash the treated area with lukewarm water.
• Keep the area clean and dry.
• Protect the skin from heat, cold, and friction.
• Protect the skin from sunlight, and use moisturiser as prescribed by the surgeon.