People always ask how much does breast cancer treatment cost in India. Despite being a preferred destination for patients, India offers one of the most affordable breast cancer treatment facilities. 

The great infrastructure and the rise of private healthcare sector lead by big names like Max Hospitals India have put India on the global map as far as healthcare services are concerned. 

In this article, we will discuss about the cost of breast cancer surgery in India and will also briefly have a discussion on the types of breast cancer as well as the types of breast cancer surgeries. 

Breast Cancer is mainly of two types:

Ductal carcinoma- This type of cancer occurs in the milk ducts of the breast.

Lobular carcinoma- This type of cancer occurs in the milk secreting breast lobules

Breast cancer, usually, does not show any symptoms in the early stages. However, as the size of tumour grows, the patient might develop one or many of the following symptoms. 

·         Swelling in the armpit

·         Pain or tenderness in the breast

·         A lump in the breast

·         A noticeable flattening or indentation on the breast 

·         Any change in the contour, texture or temperature of the 

·         A change in the nipple, such as an indrawn or dimpled look, itching or    burning sensation

·         Unusual discharge from the nipple that may be clear, bloody or of another colour

The significant advancement in technology in the field of medicine and surgery in the past few decades has brought a paradigm shift in the way breast cancer is treated. 

Instead of just one or two options to choose from, now there is a wide range of sophisticated and highly precise options available to choose from.

The doctor will finally decide on which of the treatment to go for after assessing the stage if the cancer and the severity of its spread.

There are currently six types of standard procedures being used to treat breast cancer: 

·         Surgery

·         Sentinel lymph node biopsy followed by surgery

·         Radiation Therapy

·         Chemotherapy

·         Hormone Therapy

·         Targeted Therapy

India is one of the most preferred destinations for patients looking for an affordable breast cancer surgery. India has really made its name by providing world-class healthcare services at affordable prices. 

Big hospital chains like Apollo and Max Healthcare have built infrastructure which is at par with highest global standards and they host a team of highly qualified professionals who are expert in their respective fields.

The following table shows a comparative study between the prices at which breast cancer surgery is done in different countries. This clearly shows that the price of getting a surgery in India is much cheaper than that of any other developed nation.

 | Type | India | UK | USA | Thailand | Singapore
 | Limpectomy | 2,200 | 7,500 | 9,000 | 3,000 | 3,500
 | Partial Masectomy | 3,000 | 8,000 | 10,000 | 4,000 | 4,500
 | Total Masectomy | 4,000 | 12,000 | 15,000 | 5,000 | 6,000
 | Modified Rectal Masectomy | 3,700 | 9,500 | 12,000 | 4,500 | 5,500
 | Radical Masectomy | 4,500 | 15,000 | 20,000 | 5,500 | 6,500

 

*All the prices are in USD

*The price for the Breast Cancer Surgery / Treatment is an average collected from the 15 best corporate hospitals and 10 Top Oncology surgeons of India.

*The final prices offered to the patients is based on their medical reports and is dependent on the current medical condition of the patient, type of room, type of surgery, hospital brand and the surgeon's expertise.

Hence, breast cancer treatment is comparatively very affordable in India and also has one of the best doctors for breast cancer in India compared to the world.

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