CANCER TREATMENT IN INDIA
Cancer treatment in India
India’s leading cancer centres offer surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and newer therapies under one roof. We share your reports with experienced oncology teams in Delhi NCR and get you a free treatment plan and estimate before you travel.
Medical recommendations come from your qualified treating clinicians.
Why patients choose cancer treatment in India
Patients from Africa, the Middle East and beyond travel to India for cancer care because the major cancer centres bring surgical, medical and radiation oncologists together, and treatment can usually start within days of arrival.
Your case is normally discussed by a tumour board, a team of specialists who agree the plan together. Many centres in Delhi NCR offer robotic surgery, advanced radiation such as IMRT, IGRT and stereotactic radiotherapy, PET-CT scanning and bone marrow transplant units.
Cancers treated and procedures available
Oncology teams in India treat most adult and childhood cancers, including breast, lung, prostate, head and neck, colorectal, liver, cervical and blood cancers. Options include:
- Surgery to remove tumours, including minimally invasive and robotic surgery
- Chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy
- Radiation therapy, including IMRT, IGRT and stereotactic radiotherapy
- CAR-T cell therapy for selected blood cancers
- Bone marrow (stem cell) transplant for blood cancers
- PET-CT and other scans to stage or restage the cancer
Choosing a cancer hospital and oncologist
Look for a hospital that treats many patients with your type of cancer, has a tumour board, and offers every part of your plan (surgery, chemotherapy and radiation) in one place. Ask who will lead your care and how follow-up will work once you are home.
How Orvica helps
We share your reports, with your consent, with suitable oncology teams in Delhi NCR and send you their opinion, a proposed treatment plan and a written estimate. If you would like to speak to the specialist first, we arrange a video consultation on request. Once you choose, we arrange your medical visa letter, free airport pickup and drop, interpreters if needed and help finding accommodation near the hospital.
Reports to send for a free case review
Your coordinator confirms the exact list after your enquiry. Usually it includes:
- Biopsy or histopathology report
- Recent CT, MRI or PET-CT scans and reports
- Blood test results
- Details of any treatment you've already had
Costs and length of stay
Costs depend on the cancer type, stage and treatment plan, so we don't quote a fixed price. Surgery may need two to four weeks in India; radiation runs for several weeks; chemotherapy is given in cycles, and some can continue at home. See our cancer treatment cost guide for what shapes the estimate.
Procedures and cost guides
Frequently asked questions
Is cancer treatment in India good quality?⌄
Leading Indian cancer centres use the same treatment protocols, drugs and radiation technology as centres in the UK and USA, and many are JCI or NABH accredited. The right centre depends on your cancer type and stage.
Can I get a second opinion on my cancer diagnosis?⌄
Yes. As part of our free case review, Indian oncologists can review your reports and suggest a treatment plan.
Do I need a biopsy before travelling?⌄
Usually a biopsy report is needed for a reliable plan. If you don’t have one, the hospital can advise whether to do it at home or in India.
Can treatment continue at home?⌄
Sometimes. Your oncologist decides whether some cycles can safely continue with your local doctor.
How soon can treatment start?⌄
Once the hospital has reviewed your reports and you arrive, tests and treatment usually start within a few days.
WHEN YOU’RE READY
Take the next step
at your own pace.
Start with a short enquiry. A coordinator can help you understand what information may be useful next.