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Lung Cancer Treatment in India

Lung cancer treatment depends on whether the cancer is non-small cell or small cell, its stage, tumour location, overall health and molecular biomarkers. Treatment may include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy.

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  • Personalised treatment planning
  • Advanced treatment options
  • International patient support
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About Lung Cancer

Lung cancer has two main categories: non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer. Symptoms can include persistent cough, coughing up blood, chest discomfort, breathlessness, recurrent chest infections and unexplained weight loss. Treatment differs significantly between tumour types and stages.

Important factors in treatment planning

  • Cancer type
  • Molecular biomarkers

Common signs and symptoms

  • Persistent cough — A new or changing cough is a common symptom.
  • Breathlessness or chest symptoms — Breathlessness, chest pain or coughing blood require assessment.

How Is Lung Cancer Diagnosed?

Evaluation may include CT imaging, PET-CT, bronchoscopy or image-guided biopsy and pathology. Molecular and biomarker testing is particularly important in many patients with non-small cell lung cancer.

  1. STEP 1

    1. Imaging

    • Chest CT
  2. STEP 2

    2. Staging

    • PET-CT
  3. STEP 3

    3. Confirmation

    • Bronchoscopy or Image-Guided Biopsy
  4. STEP 4

    4. Pathology

    • Histopathology
  5. STEP 5

    5. Biomarkers

    • Molecular / Biomarker Testing

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Lung Cancer Treatment Options in India

Advanced Lung Cancer Treatment Options

Advanced options may include minimally invasive or robotic thoracic surgery in suitable patients, SBRT for selected localised tumours, precision radiation, molecularly targeted treatments and immunotherapy.

  • 01

    Robotic / Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery

    Less invasive lung resection may be possible in selected surgical candidates.

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  • 02

    SBRT for Lung Cancer

    Highly focused radiation can treat selected small localised lung tumours.

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  • 03

    Comprehensive Molecular Profiling

    Identifies actionable mutations and biomarkers that can guide treatment.

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Lung Cancer Treatment Cost in India

The total cost of lung cancer treatment in India depends on the diagnosis and combination of treatments required. A final estimate should be based on specialist review of medical records.

What affects treatment cost?

  • Stage
  • molecular testing
  • surgery
  • radiation technique
  • chemotherapy
  • targeted drugs
  • immunotherapy
  • treatment duration

All costs are indicative only. Final treatment cost depends on the confirmed diagnosis, treatment plan, implant/drug choice, hospital requirements and complications.

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How Long Will Lung Cancer Treatment Take?

Surgery may involve several days in hospital followed by recovery. SBRT can be delivered over a short course, while chemotherapy, targeted treatment or immunotherapy can continue for months.

  1. 1

    Surgery

    Thoracic surgery usually requires several days in hospital and recovery before long-haul travel.

  2. 2

    SBRT / Radiation

    Selected radiation courses may be delivered over days to several weeks.

  3. 3

    Systemic Therapy

    Chemotherapy, targeted therapy or immunotherapy can continue over months.

Planning Your Stay

  1. Specialist review
  2. Treatment plan
  3. Expected hospital stay
  4. Recovery
  5. Safe travel
  6. Follow-up at home

Knowing the expected treatment schedule before travelling helps patients from Ethiopia, Uganda and other countries plan accommodation, travel and time away from home.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lung Cancer Treatment

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Speak With a Lung Cancer Specialist

Have your reports, imaging and previous treatment records reviewed by a specialist before you travel.

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Patients can begin the consultation process before travelling to India.

A specialist consultation can help you understand:

  • the type and stage of your condition
  • whether additional investigations are required
  • available treatment options
  • whether advanced treatments may be suitable
  • expected treatment duration
  • indicative treatment cost
  • how to plan treatment and travel to India
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