Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy in India is listed from US$5,500 to US$6,500 at 11 hospitals. The operation takes 10 to 30 minutes. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Prices last updated May 2010
Cost of Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy in India
Table of prices by type of procedure, in US$. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
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Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy
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Price starting from $5,500 up to $6,500 · last updated May 2010.Final prices are quoted by each hospital
Hospitals and clinics offering Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy in India
Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy is listed by 11 hospitals in India. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
SevenHills Group of Hospitals (SHHL) has been delivering Healthcare services at the highest level, since past 25 years. SevenHills Hospital, Mumbai, is a world class integrated Healthcare Delivery System, that provides comprehensive Healthcare...
DoctorsIADr. Indoo AmbulkarCSDr. Chetan ShahView all 3
PricesIntensity Modulated Radiation Therapy upon request
Apollo Specialty Cancer Hospital is an exclusive and well established hospital for Cancer care with an Oncology team that consists of the most renowned specialists and a well trained team of medical and paramedical professionals who are exclusively trained in cancer care.
DoctorsRProf. RajasundaramDDDr. Debnarayan DuttaView all 19
PricesIntensity Modulated Radiation Therapy upon request
The Department of Medical Oncology at Gleneagles Global Hospitals is known for its superior patient care and clinical outcomes. Medical oncologists work together with the surgeons and radiotherapists in deciding the treatment and delivering it.
DoctorsJXDr. Julius Xavier Scott
PricesIntensity Modulated Radiation Therapy upon request
A conglomeration of hospitals in one campus, including: the Sparsh Hospital for Orthopedics & Trauma, the Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Center, the Narayana Hrudayalaya Heart Hospital, the Narayana Nethralaya Eye Hospital, as well as a full fledged multi specialty hospital.
DoctorsAPProf. Anthony PaisPNDr. Prasad NarayananView all 21
PricesIntensity Modulated Radiation Therapy upon request
Located near Delhi, Fortis Hospital Noida is a Centre of Excellence for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences with a focus on Cardiac Sciences, Minimally Invasive Surgeries and Oncology.
PricesIntensity Modulated Radiation Therapy upon request
Rockland Hospital Qutab offers choice of selecting from economy rooms to most luxurious single rooms. It is well recognized and credited for its services. The hospital attracts more than 1500 international patients for their specialized medical care needs in a year.
DoctorsAKDr. Arun Kumar Giri
PricesIntensity Modulated Radiation Therapy upon request
Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital is a Centre of Excellence for Cardiac Sciences, Renal Sciences, Diabetology, Pulmonology and Thoracic Sciences and a specialty center for Joint Replacement, Genito-urinary, Cosmetic Surgery and Dental care.
PricesIntensity Modulated Radiation Therapy upon request
Apollo Oncology Team brings together the brightest minds in surgical, medical & radiation oncology, along with a complete range of high-end ancillary experts.
PricesIntensity Modulated Radiation Therapy upon request
To the thousands of patients who visit for cancer treatment in India, the Apollo Hospitals Cancer Institute symbolizes hope that Cancer is Conquerable. The Cancer care system at Apollo Hospitals involves over 125 surgical and radiation Oncology specialists.
PricesIntensity Modulated Radiation Therapy upon request
Description of Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy:
What is Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)?
Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) is an advanced radiation therapy that uses high precision techniques for reducing the damage to healthy tissues. A computerized plan is organized by the doctor to determine the accurate amount of radiation to be aimed at the cancer growth. The computer helps in determining the exact location, size, and shape of the cancer in order to determine the amount of radiation required to eliminate the cancer cells. A high dose of radiation is used on the cancer cells, while radiation to the healthy cells is minimized.
Since high and effective radiation can be delivered to cancer tumors without causing harm to normal tissues, the side effects of IMRT are minimised compared to conventional radiotherapy methods.
What types of cancer are treated by IMRT?
IMRT is mostly used in the treatment of cancers of the prostate, head and neck, and central nervous system.
Additionally, IMRT is also used in some cases of lung, breast, thyroid, gynecologic, and gastrointestinal malignancies along with several kinds of sarcomas.
How to Prepare for IMRT?
The patient’s physical evaluation and review of medical history will be performed.
A treatment simulation session will be conducted a week before the IMRT session. During simulation, CT scans will be performed. With this procedure a three-dimensional shape of the tumor and normal tissues are specified.
The information derived from the CT scan is used to design the beams used in the IMRT treatment.
Some patients may require a special device to help the patient retain an accurate position during the IMRT procedure. For this a treatment preparation session may be required.
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) may also be required to determine the exact location of the tumor.
Colored ink markings are made on the patient’s skin to aid the alignment and target of the IMRT machine.
How is IMRT Performed?
The patient needs to lie down on the treatment table.
Marks made on the patient’s skin will help to determine the location where the treatment is required.
Special shields may be used to block the machine from certain body parts, which help in protecting the healthy tissues.
The patient is required to stay still during the IMRT to ensure the accuracy of the radiation.
The radiation machine is operated from another area near the treatment room.
The radiation therapist will observe the patient on a display monitor or through a window.
The machine will move around the patient’s body to give radiation from different angles.
The patient may need to change the position from time to time during the procedure.
About Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
Each IMRT session lasts for 10 to 30 minutes.
Number of sessions required
The number of sessions required depends upon the size of the cancer and the general health of the patient.
The sessions are usually done five days a week, for four to eight weeks.
Days admitted
IMRT is performed as an outpatient procedure.
Recovery
- The patient can perform regular activities after the treatment sessions.
- IMRT does not cause a patient to become radioactive, therefore precautionary measures to maintain distance from other people are not required.
Risks
There are early and late side effects. Early side effects occur immediately after the treatment and last for a few weeks.
The early side effects are as follows:
- Fatigue
- Skin sensitivity, redness, irritation or swelling
- Skin dryness, peeling, itching and blistering
- Hair loss
- Problems while swallowing
- Difficulty in eating and digestion
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Headaches
- Urinary problems
- Swelling and soreness at the treatment site
Late side effects are rare and occur months or years after the IMRT procedure. They are as follows:
- Problems related to the brain, spinal cord, lungs, kidney, colon, rectum, joints and mouth
- Infertility
- Lyphedema
- Secondary cancer
After care
The patient should contact the doctor if the following symptoms occur:
- Pain that does not become less
- Lumps or swelling in the body
- Unusual weight loss
- Fever and cough that does not cure
- Diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and appetite loss
- Rashes and bruises
- Any other symptoms of sickness
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