How Much Can radiation therapy cost?

The average cost of radiation therapy in India is usually between Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 20,00,000 depending on which type of radiation technique that is recommended. However, the prices may vary depending upon the hospitals in different cities.

How much does cancer radiation cost?

The cost of radiation therapy was estimated from Medicare reimbursements. The median cost for a course of radiation therapy per patient was $8600 (interquartile range [IQR], $7300 to $10300) for breast cancer, $9000 (IQR, $7500 to $11,100) for lung cancer, and $18,000 (IQR, $11,300 to $25,500) for prostate cancer.

What is the cost of IGRT treatment?

The cost of radiotherapy per patient varied from INR 17,896 (USD 293) using a cobalt machine to INR 163,728 (USD 2683) using IGRT machine.

What radiotherapy is and how it works?

Radiotherapy works by destroying cancer cells in the area that’s being treated by damaging the DNA. Normal cells can also be damaged by radiotherapy, which may cause side effects. Cancer cells cannot repair themselves after radiotherapy, but normal cells are better at repairing.

How much does a cancer treatment cost?

At an average total of $150,000, cancer treatment costs are more than four times higher than treatment for other common health conditions.

How much does chemotherapy and radiation cost?

Depending on the drug and type of cancer it treats, the average monthly cost of chemo drugs can range from $1,000 to $12,000. If a cancer patient requires four chemo sessions a year, it could cost them up to $48,000 total, which is beyond the average annual income.

How much does a lung lobectomy cost?

Average costs ranged from $22,050 for low volume surgeons to $18,133 for high volume surgeons. For open lobectomies, cost differences by surgeon experience were not significant and both levels were estimated at $21,000. These data suggest that economic impact is magnified as the surgeon’s experience increases.