Radiation Therapy for Cancer in India
India's cancer centres operate over 300 linear accelerators (LINACs), including the latest Varian TrueBeam and Elekta Versa HD systems. Advanced techniques including IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, SRS, and Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT) are available at all major centres.
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📋 Get Free Assessment| Cost Comparison | India | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Radiation Therapy | $3,000–$8,000 (full course) | $30,000–$80,000 (full course) |
| Savings | 60–80% less than USA | |
Conditions Treated with Radiation Therapy
- Head and neck cancers (IMRT + brachytherapy)
- Breast cancer (post-mastectomy, partial breast)
- Lung cancer (SBRT for early, chemoradiation for locally advanced)
- Prostate cancer (IMRT, SBRT, brachytherapy)
- Brain tumours (SRS, WBRT, fractionated)
- Cervical and endometrial cancer (EBRT + brachytherapy)
- Bone metastases (palliative radiation)
How Radiation Therapy Works (Step by Step)
- CT simulation and tumour volume delineation
- Dosimetric planning (treatment planning system)
- Patient-specific QA verification
- Image-guided treatment delivery (CBCT/kV verification)
- Daily fractions over 2–7 weeks (or 3–5 fractions for SBRT)
- Weekly review and toxicity management
- Post-radiation imaging and response assessment
Benefits of Radiation Therapy in India
- IMRT reduces dose to critical organs by 40–60% vs 3D-CRT
- SBRT delivers ablative doses in 3–5 sessions
- IGRT corrects positioning errors daily for millimetre precision
- Breathing-adapted (4D-CT) treatment for lung/liver
- MR-guided radiation (MRIdian) available at select centres
Best Hospitals for Radiation Therapy in India
- HCG Oncology, Bangalore (largest RT volume in India)
- Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
- Apollo Cancer Centre, Chennai
- Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram
- AIIMS, New Delhi
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much does radiation therapy cost in India vs USA?
A: A full IMRT course in India costs $4,000–$7,000 vs $30,000–$60,000 in the USA. SBRT (5 fractions) costs $3,000–$5,000 in India vs $25,000–$50,000 in the USA. Savings of 70–85% are typical.
Q: Is proton therapy available in India?
A: Yes. India has 3 proton therapy centres: Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (Chennai), Manipal Hospital (Bangalore), and HCG Oncology. Proton therapy in India costs $15,000–$25,000 vs $60,000–$120,000 in the USA.