For A Patient From INDIA
Lung Cancer TreatmentStarts From USD 6800
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No. of Travellers1 |
Days in Hospital5 |
Days Outside Hospital20 |
Total Days In India25 |
USD 61
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USD 203-Star
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USD 100Near Hospital, 2 Beds, Air-Conditioned, Attached Bathroom, TV,
FREE Wi-Fi and Breakfast. Kitchen for Self-Cooking.
Near Hospital, 2 Beds, Air-Conditioned, Attached Bathroom, TV,
Round the Clock Room Service, FREE Wi-Fi and Daily Breakfast. Kitchen available for self-cooking.
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( 4,584 Indian Rupee )
(Includes Cost of Treatment, Visa, Return Airfare, Hotel, Food, Daily Commute, Miscellaneous)
Broadly classified into two types based upon microscopic examination of cells
It is the most aggressive and rapidly growing
SCLC is strongly associated with cigarette smoking.
It has high metastatic potential i.e. it usually metastasize to other organs
The most common type
It has 3 types depending on the cells found in the tumor
Ironically in most cases, lung cancer has no signs and symptoms in initial stages
Signs and symptoms are mostly seen when the diseases have progressed to an advanced stage.
Diagnosis has three pillars
Detailed patient history- which includes sign, symptoms and associated risk factors discussed above
Physical examination- Complete clinical respiratory examination along with an examination of other systems.
Laboratory investigations- These include:
Cancers are tagged into different stages depending upon the location, extent, and degree of metastatic involvement
STAGE |
DESCRIPTION |
TREATMENT OPTIONS |
Stage Ia-Ib |
Tumor localized in the lung |
Surgical resection |
Stage IIa IIb |
Tumor spread to local lymph nodes |
Surgical resection |
Stage IIIa |
Tumor spread to regional lymph nodes in trachea, chest |
Chemotherapy followed by surgery or radiation |
Stage IIIb |
Tumor spread to contralateral lymph nodes |
Combination of chemotherapy & radiation |
Stage IV |
Tumor metastasis to organs outside the chest |
Chemotherapy & or palliative care |
The treatment options for lung cancer depend on the type of lung cancer you have.
Treatment Modalities :
1. Surgery: If cancer is in stage 1 and stage 2, with no metastasis then surgery is the best treatment approach with good prognosis
Types of surgery
2. Chemotherapy: In this treatment modality drugs/ chemicals are utilized that interfere with cell divisions process, damages protein or DNA which results in the death of cancer cells. Side effects associated with chemotherapy are as follows:
3. Radiation Therapy: In this modality, high energy rays are focused on the tumor resulting in shrinkage or destruction of malignant cells. These high energy gamma rays are emitted from metals such as radium or a special machine. Side effects associated with radiation therapy are as follows:
Q. What is the life expectancy of a lung cancer patient?
Unfortunately, it is diagnosed in the last stages or until it has metastasized, in those cases life expectancy of the patient is around 5 years.
Q. Can lung cancer develop in non-smokers?
Majorly, Lung cancer death is caused by tobacco, but ironically lung cancer can develop in non-smokers too.
Q. Can X-ray detect lung cancer?
The x-ray can be used to detect abnormal growth, but confirmation about the presence of lung cancer can be done via other investigations.
Q. The time required for lung cancer cells grow and develop?
Small-cell lung cancer grows rapidly, it usually takes 90 days or less from the development of symptoms of SCLC to diagnosis.
Q. How many Radiotherapy sessions are needed for lung cancer patients?
It usually takes 3-10 treatment sessions, again varies case to case.
Q. Can a lung cancer patient travel via air during treatment?
There is no restriction of air travel for a lung cancer patient in general or if you are undergoing treatment. However, cancer patients, in general, are at greater risk for developing deep vein thrombosis, hence your doctor would advise or restrict air travel depending upon individual patient’s condition.
Q. What are the survival rates of lung cancer?
It depends upon which stage lung cancer has been diagnosed. If it has been diagnosed in early stages then survival chances are high.
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