Which hospitals and doctors are reputed for the treatment of stage 4 lung cancer in India?

Q: Is India good at cancer treatment?

India is at par with developed nations when it comes to cancer treatment. The country has experienced oncologists and cutting-edge technology to cater to the needs of several cancer patients from across the world. The medical facilities have a stellar reputation and are amongst the best cancer hospitals in the world. Thousands of patients from India and abroad avail satisfied cancer treatment in India every year. It is one of the leading medical destinations that is treating all forms of cancer.

Q: Is chemotherapy-free in India?

There are many hospitals in India that provide free cancer treatment, including chemotherapy to people who are not financially stable. The Government of India has launched several schemes and initiatives to help people from poor economic backgrounds in their cancer treatment. The chemotherapy cost in Indian government hospitals is much lower than in private institutions. Given below are a few hospitals that offer free chemotherapy in India: Regional Cancer Center, Thiruvananthapuram TATA Memorial Hospital, Mumbai Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore

Q: What is the success rate of cancer treatments in India?

The success rate of treatment for cancer depends on the stage of the cancer at which the patient undergoes treatment. According to Onco Surgeon and Vice Chairman of Asian Cancer Institute Ramakant Deshpande, patients who approach medical help in the first stage of cancer most often have an 85% chance of cure. Likewise, many Indian and international patients have received treatment for cancer in India. The country has ample skilled oncologists, is proficient in medical science and treatment costs are also very affordable. All these forces combined make India a leading destination to cure cancer.

Q: What are the different types of urological cancers?

The types of urological cancers are: Bladder cancer: This type of cancer sees abnormal cell growth along the line of the urinary bladder or the small sac that collects urine for excretion. Renal (kidney) cancer: This type of cancer forms in the small tubes that clean the blood of the kidneys. This rare form of cancer occurs in the part of the kidney that connects to the bladder. Testicular cancer: This is another rare form of cancer that occurs in either of the testicles. Penile Cancer: This cancer is rare and affects the penis - the reproductive organ of men. Urethral cancer: This type of cancer occurs in the urethra, the tube that conducts urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. Urethral cancer is rare, and it occurs more often in men than in women.

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Q: What are the causes of stomach cancer?

A genetic mutation (change) in the stomach cells is the major cause of stomach cancer, which causes the cells to grow fast and eventually form tumors. The following are risk factors that might raise a person's chances of developing stomach cancer: Family background Smoking Overweight from Smoking Human pathogen (H. gastric) bacterium disease A salt-heavy diet A diet that is lacking in fruits and veggies

Q: How can stomach cancer be cured?

Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation are the major treatments for stomach cancer. You might get one or a combination of these treatments. You could need chemotherapy before surgery if it's suggested. If the tumor is in the upper region of your stomach, including the oesophagus-stomach junction, you may need radiation before surgery. Chemotherapy and radiation are usually used after surgery. The primary goal of treatment is to eradicate the tumor and any other cancerous cells in your body as completely as possible. A cure is believed to be achievable in 20 to 30 percent of stomach cancer patients.

I am writing for my father's treatment. He has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in April 2018. He had gone through 6 cycles of of Alimta and carboplatin till October and then two cylces of Alimta only till December 2018. Up to October, he was doing great, had no side effects and his tumor size went down. After that he became very fatigued and also his tumor size increased significantly. In January 2019, Doctor put him on Docetaxel and so far he is doing good with no side effect. But, we would like to continue his treatment in your reputed hospital. I have attached his initial PET scan (April 2018) and recent PET scan (January 2019) along with few other CT scan. I appreciate if you could suggest me the doctor for his treatment and help me getting the appointments. Also, it would be very helpful if you can give me idea about the expenses. Since he will be coming from Bangladesh, it will take time to get visa and arrange rest of the stuff. Currently I am in Canada and planning to join him during his initial treatment at your hospital, preferably in March.

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Pankaj Kamble

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Answered on 1st Sept '24

Hello, You can bring him to India for treatment given that Bangladesh has a dearth of good hospitals. You can visit any major metropolitan city in India for Lung Cancer treatment. Given it is in Stage 4, only Chemotherapy will be administered. In case of Chemotherapy, the prices depend on the drug prices, the number of cycles the drug is administered and whether you get your father treated in a Government/ Charitable Hospital or a Private Hospital.

The cost of Chemotherapy are as follows:
Government Hospital: Here they provide affordable/free treatment depending on your economic condition but the waiting period can be long. The approximate cost per cycle is 200 USD - 500 USD (14,300 INR - 35600 INR)
Private Hospitals: Here the treatment would come at a premium, but you will not have to wait. The approximate cost per cycle is 1200 USD - 1500 USD (85,300 INR - 107,000 INR)

Hope my answer helps you out! You can find hospitals for lung cancer on this page - Lung Cancer Treatment Hospitals in India.

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Dr. Sandeep Nayak

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Answered on 23rd May '24

He will have to consult medical oncologist to make a treatment plan. everything will have to be looked into in detail before advising a plan. I suggest you to continue Docetaxel until that time.

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Hello, I want to know if breasts are removed in Breast Cancer surgeries, or are there any other methods in which there is no need of removing the whole breasts?

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The biology and behavior of breast cancer will be considered for planning the treatment of breast cancer. Treatment options also depends on several factors like the tumor subtype, hormone receptor status, stage of the tumor, patient's age, general health, menopausal status, and preferences. The presence of known mutations in inherited breast cancer genes, such as BRCA1 or BRCA2. There are some general steps commonly preferred for treating early-stage and locally advanced breast cancer. Doctors generally recommend surgery to remove the tumor in breast. Though the goal of surgery is to remove all the cancer which is visible but microscopic cells sometimes remain behind. Therefore another surgery may be required. For cancers which are large or are rapidly growing, the clinician suggest systemic treatment with chemotherapy or hormonal therapy before surgery. This is called neo-adjuvant therapy. This helps in shrinking the tumor which is easy to operate; also breast can be preserved in some cases. After surgery it is important to check for recurrence. Then adjuvant therapy is advised. Adjuvant therapies may include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and/or hormonal therapy When surgery to remove the cancer is not possible, it is called inoperable, and then Chemotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy, and/or hormonal therapy may be given to shrink the cancer. For recurrent cancer, treatment options depend on how the cancer was first treated and the characteristics of the cancer. What will be the line of treatment in your case will depend on your clinical condition. You can take one more opinion to a clear understanding of your concerns. Consult Cancer Treatment doctors in Mumbai, or any other city you find convenient.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Diabetic 2 full body swelling edema weakness blood cancer how to relief

Male | 60

A patient suffering from diabetes type 2 as well as full body swelling, weakness, and edema might point out several serious conditions A symptom of blood cancer may be the cause of these symptoms. The build-up of blood cancer can also cause the water to get absorbed in your body and cause you to feel weak. See an oncologist immediately to get proper treatment for these symptoms. Blood cancer treatment can also help relieve these symptoms and improve your quality of life.

Answered on 10th Sept '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

One of my relatives is suffering from cancer can chemotherapy completely cure his cancer.

As per my understanding you want to know if chemotherapy can cure cancer completely. Treatment of cancer to a great extent depends on type of cancer, stage of Cancer, location of the cancer, general condition of patient, associated comorbidities and weighing benefits over risk for advising a particular line of treatment. Consult an oncologist, who on evaluation will guide through the necessary treatment. This page might help - 10 Best Oncologist In India.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Cervical cancer treated at Global gleneagles health hospital, chennai with 6 chemotherapy,21 days radiation, PETCT scan taken yesterday, still not happy with health issues,call me for final treatment where to take

Depending on the stage of cervical cancer.. chemotherapy and radiation therapy is the treatment choice. Need details of treatment to decide the further management of the condition at Global gleneagles.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. deepak ramraj

One of relative is suffering from jaundice and liver enlargement Is that a liver cancer or something else. They don't have money for treatment Tell me what we can do?

Further Investigation to be done under guidance of Expert Oncologist

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Dr Deepa Bandgar

Hello , my mother 52 y/o was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma . She underwent operation 6 months back for that and received 30 radiation therapies . Due to this , she developed osteradionecrosis . Does ayurveda holds cure to it without surgery ?

Female | 52

Osteoradionecrosis is a serious condition that occurs after radiation therapy, and while Ayurveda offers supportive care to improve overall health, it may not fully cure this condition without surgery. It's essential to consult with a maxillofacial surgeon or an oncologist who can provide the best treatment options based on your mother's specific condition.

Answered on 1st Aug '24

Dr. Donald Babu

Hello, I'm a 22 year old recently visited a breast clinic in Bhopal. It's almost a month now I am having breast pain, swelling, and my left nipple was inverted more than usual. After the ultrasound I was just given a leaflet about fibroadenoma and she didn't explain. My left nipple has become much more inverted and sunken in and it takes a long time to emerge. Is this something that happens with cancer? I've been worried for months now that this could be cancer even though my doctor didn't seem concerned that it was. Because I am quite young and have no such family history of cancer maybe she overlooked the situation.

Swelling or lump in breast, inverted nipple, pain in breast and lumps in axilla should always be checked thoroughly. These are very common signs which can be seen in Fibroadenoma and also early stage breast cancers. Regular Mammography and biopsy is very important to assess the exact nature of disease. So we would suggest you to undergo a biopsy and visit oncologist to know the exact nature of swelling and it's treatment plan.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari

My husband was diagnosed with cancer four months ago. Doctors initially assumed it was bone cancer, but after the pathology report came, we came to know that it's stage 4 kidney cancer. Some of our known people suggested immunotherapy as chemotherapy doesn't go for kidney cancer. We want an expert opinion on whether this is true and in that case what we should do now.

In case of Cancer involving Kidneys and has spread to other parts of body requires chemotherapy or immunotherapy. The exact plan for treatment can be decided after studying the involvement of disease and its effects on the normal functioning of the body. So if you can share all your reports with oncologist near you. He will be able to guide you towards the exact treatment plan.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari

My mom is cancer patient..what medicine I give.she has pain in nerves neck area for this pain she didn't sleep in night

Female | 64

Please consult your mother's oncologist. As she is already under cancer treatment, only her doctor can say better what medication will be suitable in this case

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

My mother is a lymphoma patient since 5 yrs and already checkup in this hospital. Now she is quite ok but she wants to take covid vaccine. So, sir i need your suggestion please. Can she take covid vaccine or not with this disease. Please sir kindly reply.

Female | 75

5 years is a good follow up after treatment is over. You may consider her cured, and go ahead with the vaccination. However, continue to be regular with your annual follow ups.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shubham Jain

My father is diagnosed with brain tumor recently. What is the best and affordable way to treat him.

Male | 70

ThErE ArE NoT chEAP WAys.. SURGERY, RADIATION, ANd CHEmO ArE OptIONs..consulT with your doctor as sson as poOssible to get the bEST treatment plant for your father and they can help you with the brain tumour treatment cost accordingly

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

Hi I am Nehal. My brother is 48 years old and we are from Rajkot. He was not well for the last few weeks so we consulted with our family doctor. After a CT scan and a few other tests on Friday, he was diagnosed with a couple of specks on one lung. It's size is 3.9 cm and the biopsy report says it's cancerous. Please refer us to a good place to treat him. We are not so strong financially. Is there any way to save him and treat him from Rajkot only?

Please consult, so that I may be able to guide you appropriately. Lung Cancer in early stages may be cured by a surgery.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shubham Jain

Hi, I am Anil Choudhary, Male, 58 yrs. It is a case of Oral Cancer: CA RT BM+ LEFT BM SUSPICIOUS VERRUCOUS LESION. The doctors have suggested surgeries on both left and right side. Other Ailments: Diabetic since 15yrs. (On Gluconorm PG2 and Lantus 10 units) What would be the approx operation estimate in Kokilaben Hospital Mumbai? What would be the ideal operation cost considering there will be free flap on both the sides without involving any bone reconstruction?

Male | 58

please send me your ct face & ct neck scans at the earliest, we at Casa Dentique Navi Mumbai are equipped with onco cases with full mouth rehabilitation after radiotherapy

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Parth Shah

Asalm o alaikum sir I am from Pakistan My sister has neuroendocrine cancer in lungs and beside and abdoman and now in grade 2 please best way to treat and if you want test reports I will send to you throw what's app or as you want pleas reply thanks

Homeopathic Treatment is Best

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Dr Deepa Bandgar

Why Is radioactive iodine necessary after a thyroidectomy?

Female | 44

Yes, it's necessary to destroy any remaining thyroid tissue or cancer cells and to monitor the effectiveness of treatment.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

I am writing for my father's treatment. He has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in April 2018. He had gone through 6 cycles of of Alimta and carboplatin till October and then two cylces of Alimta only till December 2018. Up to October, he was doing great, had no side effects and his tumor size went down. After that he became very fatigued and also his tumor size increased significantly. In January 2019, Doctor put him on Docetaxel and so far he is doing good with no side effect. But, we would like to continue his treatment in your reputed hospital. I have attached his initial PET scan (April 2018) and recent PET scan (January 2019) along with few other CT scan. I appreciate if you could suggest me the doctor for his treatment and help me getting the appointments. Also, it would be very helpful if you can give me idea about the expenses. Since he will be coming from Bangladesh, it will take time to get visa and arrange rest of the stuff. Currently I am in Canada and planning to join him during his initial treatment at your hospital, preferably in March.

He will have to consult medical oncologist to make a treatment plan. everything will have to be looked into in detail before advising a plan. I suggest you to continue Docetaxel until that time.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sandeep Nayak

My bade papa has been detected having a cancer in gall bladder 4th stage

Male | 64

I'm sorry to know that.. At this stage, treatment options may be limited, and the focus often shifts towards palliative care to manage symptoms and improve quality of life.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

How long is chemotherapy for colon cancer

Duration of Chemotherapy is decided after the biopsy report. Usually Chemotherapy for stage 2-3 colon cancer is generally 3-6 months.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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My father had to go through prostate gland surgery two times. First time in 2016 in Siliguri and 2nd one is from Amri Hospital, Mukundapur, Kolkata in 2021. Both the biopsy reports came negative. But the doctor said it might happen again. My question is if we had to operate another time, would it be cancerous?

Many a time prostate gland increases in size without any cancerous component called as Benign prostate hypertrophy which occurs due to age factor. Every time the surgery is done, some tissue is always sent for histopathological investigation which shows whether the disease is cancerous or not.

After any cancer surgery and chemotherapy sessions it is mandatory to have regular follow up visits with an oncologist to check any signs of disease. There are many side effects of surgery and chemotherapy which also has to be dealt with, that is the reason why even though cancer free but regular follow up is mandatory.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari

Is cancer treatment in ayurveda? Stage 2,3rd jaws infected

Male | 37

Ayurveda offers supportive care for cancer, including natural remedies to boost immunity and reduce side effects, but it is not a substitute for conventional cancer treatment. For stage 2 or 3 jaw cancer, it is essential to consult an oncologist or a specialized oncologist for appropriate treatment options like surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. Always rely on expert medical advice and treatments.

Answered on 1st Aug '24

Dr. Donald Babu

Which hospitals and doctors are reputed for the treatment of stage 4 lung cancer in India?

Pankaj Kamble

He will have to consult medical oncologist to make a treatment plan. everything will have to be looked into in detail before advising a plan. I suggest you to continue Docetaxel until that time.

Questions & Answers on "Cancer" (357)

Hello, I want to know if breasts are removed in Breast Cancer surgeries, or are there any other methods in which there is no need of removing the whole breasts?

Diabetic 2 full body swelling edema weakness blood cancer how to relief

One of my relatives is suffering from cancer can chemotherapy completely cure his cancer.

Cervical cancer treated at Global gleneagles health hospital, chennai with 6 chemotherapy,21 days radiation, PETCT scan taken yesterday, still not happy with health issues,call me for final treatment where to take

One of relative is suffering from jaundice and liver enlargement Is that a liver cancer or something else. They don't have money for treatment Tell me what we can do?

Hello , my mother 52 y/o was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma . She underwent operation 6 months back for that and received 30 radiation therapies . Due to this , she developed osteradionecrosis . Does ayurveda holds cure to it without surgery ?

My mom is cancer patient..what medicine I give.she has pain in nerves neck area for this pain she didn't sleep in night

My mother is a lymphoma patient since 5 yrs and already checkup in this hospital. Now she is quite ok but she wants to take covid vaccine. So, sir i need your suggestion please. Can she take covid vaccine or not with this disease. Please sir kindly reply.

My father is diagnosed with brain tumor recently. What is the best and affordable way to treat him.

Asalm o alaikum sir I am from Pakistan My sister has neuroendocrine cancer in lungs and beside and abdoman and now in grade 2 please best way to treat and if you want test reports I will send to you throw what's app or as you want pleas reply thanks

Why Is radioactive iodine necessary after a thyroidectomy?

My bade papa has been detected having a cancer in gall bladder 4th stage

How long is chemotherapy for colon cancer

Is cancer treatment in ayurveda? Stage 2,3rd jaws infected

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