Cancer Treatment in India

Yes. India has specialist cancer hospitals and oncology centres providing medical, surgical and radiation oncology services. Share your medical records for an initial review and guidance on suitable treatment options.

There is no single cost for cancer treatment. It depends on the type and stage of cancer, treatment plan, medicines, number of cycles and hospital. Indicative treatment costs can range from a few thousand dollars for individual procedures to significantly higher amounts for complex or advanced therapies.

An indicative range is $300–$1,800 per cycle, depending on the medicines, treatment protocol and hospital. The total cost depends on how many cycles are required.

An indicative range is approximately $1,500–$7,000 depending on the radiation technique and treatment plan.

For minor or minimally invasive cancer surgery, international patients may typically need around 1 to 2 weeks in India. Major cancer surgery may require approximately 2 to 3 weeks, including hospitalization, initial recovery and follow-up. Complex cases may require a longer stay.

Recovery varies depending on the type and extent of surgery. Minor or minimally invasive procedures may require around 2 to 4 weeks for recovery, while major cancer surgery may take 6 to 8 weeks or longer.

Chemotherapy is often given in cycles. Some cycles can be administered as day-care treatment, so an overnight hospital stay may not be required. However, international patients may need to remain in India for a defined treatment phase depending on the chemotherapy schedule, side effects and the oncologist's recommendations.

Radiation treatment is usually delivered over multiple sessions rather than during one hospital admission. Depending on the cancer and radiation technique, treatment may take several weeks, so international patients may need to stay in India locally for the duration of the planned treatment.

Sometimes, but this depends entirely on the treatment schedule and the treating oncologist. For patients travelling internationally, the doctor may recommend completing a defined treatment phase in India before returning home.

Yes. Immunotherapy is available for selected cancers where it is medically appropriate. Eligibility depends on the cancer type, stage, biomarkers and treatment plan.

Yes. You can share pathology reports, scans and previous treatment records for specialist review and a second opinion.

Yes. Pathology and biopsy reports are particularly important when reviewing a cancer case. You can also share relevant scans and previous treatment records.

Yes. We can help coordinate specialist review for complex and advanced cancer cases and identify suitable treatment centres based on the patient's condition.

Yes. Lagom can help identify suitable oncology centres and coordinate treatment planning, hospital arrangements and the broader medical-travel journey.

We provide an indicative estimate after medical and hospital review. The final treatment plan and cost are confirmed by the treating hospital.

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Your care does not end when you return home. Before you leave India, Lagom will help you understand your discharge instructions, medications, follow-up schedule and whom to contact for any post-treatment concerns. If you develop a problem after returning home, you can contact the Lagom care team, who can coordinate with your treating hospital or specialist in India and guide you on the next steps. Depending on the situation, this may include arranging a remote consultation, reviewing new reports or test results, coordinating with your treating doctor, or advising you to seek immediate medical attention locally. For any serious or emergency symptoms, you should seek care at the nearest emergency facility in your home country immediately rather than waiting for a response from Lagom.