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Cost<\/a>Overview<\/a>Procedure<\/a>Success Rate<\/a>Hospitals<\/a>Doctor<\/a>Safety<\/a>FAQ<\/a><\/div>rnrn

Looking for affordable, quality, and safe cancer treatment? Get cancer treatment abroad<\/strong> to fight the life-threatening disease.<\/p>\n

Find internationally accredited hospitals<\/strong> and skilled oncologists<\/strong> globally.<\/p>\n

Read more!<\/p>\n<\/div>rnrn\n

Which Are the Best Countries To Get Cancer Treatment Abroad?<\/h2>\n rnrnIndia, Turkey, and Mexico<\/strong> are some of the top countries for cancer treatment abroad.rnrnThis is possible due to precision technology, expert oncologists, safe treatment plans, and a multidisciplinary approach to fighting cancer.rnrn\n

What Is the Cost of Cancer Treatment Abroad?<\/h2>\n rnrnThe cost of cancer treatment in countries like India and Turkey ranges from USD $7000 – $11,000\n

National Library of Medicine<\/p>\n

Economic burden of lung cancer in Turkey: a cost of illness study from payer perspective<\/strong><\/p>\n

'Total per patient annual direct medical cost related to management of NSCLC was calculated to be u20ac10,167.07'<\/em><\/p>\n View in Article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \">[1]<\/sup><\/span>,<\/strong> compared to the US, where the cost can go well over $100,000\n

National Cancer Institute<\/p>\n

Financial Burden of Cancer Care<\/strong><\/p>\n

'Continuing phases (medical services: $109,727, $43,516, and $5,518, and oral prescription drugs: $4,372, $1,874, $1,041, respectively)'<\/em><\/p>\n View in Article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \">[2]<\/sup><\/span>.<\/strong>rnrnCosts vary depending on the type of cancer treatment. Here is a breakdown comparison chart to show some popular cancer treatments and their costs in different countries.rn<\/p>\n\nrn<\/p>\nrn<\/p>\nrn<\/p>\nrn<\/p>\nrn<\/p>\nrn<\/p>\nrn<\/p>\nrn<\/p>\nrn<\/p>\nrn<\/p>\nrn<\/p>\nrn<\/p>\nrn<\/p>\nrn<\/p>\nrn<\/p>\nrn<\/p>\nrn<\/p>\nrn<\/p>\n
Cost Comparison for Cancer Treatment<\/caption>\n

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Cancer Treatment<\/td>\n

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Cost<\/td>\n

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Chemotherapy<\/td>\n

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India<\/td>\n

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$4000 – $5000<\/td>\n

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Turkey<\/td>\n

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$6000-$13000<\/td>\n

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Mexico<\/td>\n

rn<\/p>\n

$11,000\n

National Library of Medicine<\/p>\n

Costs of breast cancer care in Mexico: analysis of two insurance coverage scenarios<\/strong><\/p>\n

' Costs differentiated by the type of intervention will be diagnosis US$ 774, surgical procedure US$ 722, chemotherapy US$ 11,698'<\/em><\/p>\n View in Article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \">[3]<\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n

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US<\/td>\n

rn<\/p>\n

Starts at $17000\n

Healthcare Cost Institute<\/p>\n

Rising Share of Chemotherapy Services Provided in Outpatient Departments is Associated with Higher Costs for Patients and Payers<\/strong><\/p>\n

'Chemotherapy grew close to 80% from 2014 to 2020, from just under $10,000 to $17,493'<\/em><\/p>\n View in Article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \">[4]<\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n

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Radiation Therapy<\/td>\n

rn<\/p>\n

India<\/td>\n

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5000 – 7000<\/td>\n

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Turkey<\/td>\n

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$6000- $9000<\/td>\n

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Mexico<\/td>\n

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Approx $9000\n

National Library of Medicine<\/p>\n

Costs of breast cancer care in Mexico: analysis of two insurance coverage scenarios<\/strong><\/p>\n

'The annual average direct medical cost per patient in the u2018currentu2019 scenario was 8557 US$, while the cost in the u2018idealu2019 scenario was 4554 US$.'<\/em><\/p>\n View in Article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \">[5]<\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n

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US<\/td>\n

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17000\n

Science Direct<\/p>\n

The cost effectiveness of 3D conformal radiation therapy compared with conventional techniques for patients with clinically localized prostate cancer<\/strong><\/p>\n

'CRT patients to $17,259.00 to $24,250.38 for the 3DCRT patients.'<\/em><\/p>\n View in Article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \">[6]<\/sup><\/span> – 25000\n

Value Based Cancer Care<\/p>\n

CyberKnife Cost-Effective in the Long-Term<\/strong><\/p>\n

'Total lifetime costs from a payer perspective were - $25,904 for CyberKnife'<\/em><\/p>\n View in Article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \">[7]<\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n

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Cancer Surgery<\/td>\n

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India<\/td>\n

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$7000 – $9000<\/td>\n

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Turkey<\/td>\n

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CONTACT US TO KNOW<\/td>\n

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Mexico<\/td>\n

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CONTACT US TO KNOW<\/td>\n

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US<\/td>\n

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$29000\n

Jama Network<\/p>\n

Assessment of Out-of-Pocket Costs for Robotic Cancer Surgery in US Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n

'for radical prostatectomy Pu2009<u2009.001 u2013$29u202f640.69'<\/em><\/p>\n View in Article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \">[8]<\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n

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Advanced Immunotherapy like T-cell Therapy<\/td>\n

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India<\/td>\n

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$50,000 – $85000<\/td>\n

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Turkey<\/td>\n

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CONTACT US TO KNOW<\/td>\n

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Mexico<\/td>\n

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CONTACT US TO KNOW<\/td>\n

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US<\/td>\n

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400,000\n

American Society of Clinical Oncology<\/p>\n

High Cost of Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cells: Challenges and Solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n

'The high cost of CAR T-cell therapiesu2014typically over $400,000 USD '<\/em><\/p>\n View in Article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \">[9]<\/sup><\/span> – 700,000\n

National Library of Medicine<\/p>\n

The future of affordable cancer immunotherapy<\/strong><\/p>\n

'CAR-T-cell therapies to treat B-cell lymphoma is $373,000, a new study by Prime Therapeutics of real-world data found that the total cost averages more than $700,000 '<\/em><\/p>\n View in Article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \">[10]<\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n

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rnAs seen above, India is one of the most economical destinations<\/strong> to get cancer treatment abroad.rnrnTravel to India for affordable treatments such as:rnrnsurgery for breast cancer, <\/a>u00a0immunotherapy for lung cancer,<\/a> Surgery for oral cancer<\/a>, immunotherapy for prostate cancer<\/a>rnrn

Get affordable cancer treatment<\/h2>

Let's fight cancer together<\/h3>Contact us<\/a><\/div>rnrn\n

Overview of Cancer Treatment Abroad<\/h2>\n rnrnCancer is among the leading causes of death worldwide. In 2022<\/strong>, there were 9.7<\/strong>\n

National Cancer Institute<\/p>\n

Cancer Statistics<\/strong><\/p>\n

'In 2022, there were almost 20 million new cases and 9.7 million cancer-related deaths worldwide. '<\/em><\/p>\n View in Article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \">[11]<\/sup><\/span> million cancer-related deaths worldwide.rnrnAs per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/strong>, some of the most common procedures that people undergo on medical tourism trips include cancer treatment.\n

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/p>\n

Medical Tourism: Travel to Another Country for Medical Care<\/strong><\/p>\n

'The most common procedures that people undergo on medical tourism trips include dental care, cosmetic surgery, fertility treatments, organ and tissue transplantation, and cancer treatment.'<\/em><\/p>\n View in Article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \">[12]<\/sup><\/span>rn<\/p>\n

Global Perspective on Cancer Treatment Abroad<\/h3>\n

rnMore and more international patients are traveling abroad to get cancer treatment, with reasons ranging from exorbitant costs to high waiting periods to a lack of proper healthcare infrastructure in some African countries.rnrnIn a recent article published by Business Standard, more than 600,000\n

Business Standard<\/p>\n

Rising Interest of International Patients for Cancer Treatment in India<\/strong><\/p>\n

'Every year, More than 600,000 International patients travel to India for advanced care for Cancer'<\/em><\/p>\n View in Article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \">[13]<\/sup><\/span> International patients traveled to India<\/strong> for advanced cancer care and other cardiac, orthopedic, or transplant-related treatments.rnrnPatients from Pacific islands, African countries, Eurasian planes, and former Soviet Union (CIS), collectively representing around 21%\n

International Journal of Radiation Oncology<\/p>\n

Analysis of Medical Tourism of Cancer Patients in Asia-Africa-Oceania Region and Financial Toxicity due to Migration<\/strong><\/p>\n

'Patients come from Pacific islands, African countries, Eurasian planes, former Soviet Union (CIS) collectively representing z21% of world population'<\/em><\/p>\n View in Article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \">[14]<\/sup><\/span> of the world’s population, are looking towards India as an ideal destination for cancer treatments.rnrnAs of a report from 2024\n

National Cancer Institute<\/p>\n

Cancer Statistics<\/strong><\/p>\n

'Estimated 48%of all cancers diagnosed in men in 2024. For women, the three most common cancers are breast, lung, and colorectal, and they will account for an estimated 51% of all new cancer diagnoses in women in 2024.'<\/em><\/p>\n View in Article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \">[15]<\/sup><\/span>, here are the most common types of cancers affecting people based on their gender.rnrn rn<\/p>\n\nrn<\/p>\nrn<\/p>\nrn<\/p>\nrn<\/p>\nrn<\/p>\nrn<\/p>\nrn<\/p>\nrn<\/p>\nrn<\/p>\nrn<\/p>\nrn<\/p>\n
Cancers Affecting People<\/caption>\n

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Top 3 Cancer Affecting Men<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Type of Cancer<\/td>\n

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Percentage<\/td>\n

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Prostate<\/td>\n

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48%<\/td>\n

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Lung<\/td>\n

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Colorectal<\/td>\n

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Top 3 Cancers Affecting Women<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Type of Cancer<\/td>\n

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Percentage<\/td>\n

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Breast<\/td>\n

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51%<\/td>\n

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Lung<\/td>\n

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Colorectal<\/td>\n

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rnRead our article and learn all about advanced treatments like Immunotherapy for Breast Cancer in India and Immunotherapy for Lung Cancer in India.rnrnTurkey is also emerging as a destination for international patients for cancer treatment.<\/strong> Evidence has indicated that there has been a huge rise in advanced cancer care in terms of early detection, microscopic confirmation of negative margins, and widespread use of new drugs.rnrnThis has reduced local recurrence of deadly cancers such as breast cancer by at least 50%\n

American Society of Clinical Oncology<\/p>\n

Surgical Trends in Breast Cancer in Turkey: An Increase in Breast-Conserving Surgery<\/strong><\/p>\n

'New drugs has reduced local recurrence rates by at least 50%, and breast-conserving surgery (BCS) rates reached 75%'<\/em><\/p>\n View in Article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \">[16]<\/sup><\/span>, and breast-conserving surgery (BCS) has shown success of over 75% in Turkey.<\/strong>rn<\/p>\n

Types of Cancer Treatment Abroad<\/b><\/h3>\n

rnThe field of oncology is a multi-disciplinary one. Cancer patients are given treatment per their treatment plan, which can involve one or more therapies.rnrnIn a study, it was roughly seen that doctors recommend administering chemotherapy (87.0%), radiotherapy (28%), and surgery (21.0%). 4% of patients also get bone marrow transplantation to treat blood cancers.\n

National Library of Medicine<\/p>\n

Understanding and comparing the medical tourism cancer patient with the locally managed patient: A case control study<\/strong><\/p>\n

'Chemotherapy, 221 -87.0%, radiotherapy, 72- 28%, surgery 53- 21.0%, 10 - 4% bone marrow transplantation. '<\/em><\/p>\n View in Article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \">[17]<\/sup><\/span><\/strong>rnrnGeneral Surgery<\/b>rnrnGeneral surgery to treat cancer is to remove the cancerous tumor from the body part affected surgically.<\/strong>rnUsually, oncologists and surgeons perform open surgery, where they make a large incision or a cut and take out the cancerous tumor. In these cases, other affected organs are also removed if the cancer spreads to nearby areas.rnNow, there are other minimally invasive techniques that are being used by doctors, likern<\/p>\n