All You Need To Know About Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy, also known as radiotherapy, is a procedure in which ionizing radiation is used as a part of cancer treatment to inhibit or kill the malignant cells in the body.
How much does a Radiation Therapy cost in India?
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.Â
What is the average cost of Radiation Therapy in Hyderabad?
The cost of radiation therapy in Hyderabad starts from Rs.1,90,000. Yet, it depends upon multiple factors.Â
Types Of Radiation Therapy
Internal Radiation Therapy: This therapy is also known as brachytherapy. The cost of this therapy is dependent on the type of cancer and the techniques used.Â
It is mostly suitable for cancers of the prostate, head, neck, skin, breast, gallbladder, lung, rectum, uterine, vagina, or eye. In general, the cost for cancers of prostate, head and neck, the skin is higher as compared to eye or rectal cancers.
External Beam Radiation Therapy:Â
There are various types of this therapy such as
- Three Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy (3D CRT): It is mostly suitable for brain, head & neck, liver, lung, and prostate cancer.
- Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT): It is mostly suitable for tumors of the prostate, urinary bladder, lungs, and gynecological cancers.
- Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT): It is mostly suitable for cancers of the head & neck, brain, lungs, lymphomas, and gynecological cancers.
- Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT): It is the latest and advanced technique of external radiation therapy.
- 2D conventional technique (2D CT): It is the most basic external radiation therapy. It is used in a metastatic palliative treatment along with other treatments such as surgery and chemotherapy.
- Gamma Knife: It is used for benign tumors of the brain and malignant tumors.
In addition to these techniques, MR Linac is a revolutionary advancement in radiation therapy. It combines real-time imaging and precise radiation delivery, offering enhanced accuracy and improved treatment outcomes for a wide range of cancers.
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The differences in radiation therapy costs for various techniques can be attributed to the following factors:
- Treatment package: Radiation therapy price is dependent on the doses, length of treatment for the patient.Â
- Type of cancer: Therapies of certain cancers are likely to cost more than other cancers.
- Cost of the machine: Depending on the technique used, the cost of the machine also contributes to the cost.
- Stage of cancer: Depending on the stage of cancer in the body, the costs may increase.
- Miscellaneous costs: Include hospital room rent, nursing charges, food, etc.Â
Understanding Pre And Post-Radiation Treatment Costs
There are many costs that occur before or after the therapy, and which directly contribute to the radiation therapy costs in Hyderabad. Some of these costs are:
- Doctor consultation
- Biopsy
- PET scan
- CT scan
- MRI scanÂ
- Endoscopy
Additional treatments
In some cases, a patient may require multiple treatment procedures if the tumor is too big or other such factors, all of which contribute to additional costs to the total radiation therapy cost at Yashoda Hospitals such as chemotherapy, surgery, etc.
What is Radiation Therapy cost at Yashoda Hospitals?
Our cancer treatment team at Yashoda Hospitals comprises a few of the top radiation oncologists and oncology experts, who work are trained in monitoring and using our state-of-the-art linear accelerator machines. They ensure that the treatment is done with minimal damage done to the healthy surrounding cells, and that the patient recovers quickly. We are one of the best Radiation Therapy hospital in Hyderabad. To know more about the cost of Radiation Therapy. Click on enquire now.
Frequently Asked Questions about Radiation Therapy
What are the side effects of radiation?
The side effects of radiation are changes in skin texture, fatigue, hair loss, nausea, vomiting, headache, blurry vision, and difficulty with memory retention.
How long does radiation therapy take?
The length of the therapy is based on the type of condition it is being operated for and the end goal of the therapy to be reached. It can be done in three instances, such as palliative care, curing cancer, and relieving symptoms.
Is radiation treatment painful?
Unlike any therapy, the patient might feel a bit of discomfort or sometimes temporary pain, just like external radiation therapy, internal radiation therapy, or brachytherapy, which doesn’t cause severe pain. However, there are some side effects to it, such as a sore throat, skin blisters, mouth sores, tooth decay, stiffness of the jaw, dry mouth, infections of gums and teeth, or tongue.
Can you live a normal life with radiotherapy?
A patient’s life may return to normal following radiation therapy, depending on the kinds of side effects they encounter and their ability to work.
What not to eat after radiation?
After radiation therapy, the radiologists may advise avoiding certain raw foods; foods that are rich in sugar, gas-producing, acidic, or dry food items.
Does radiation cause weight loss?
Radiation therapy does cause weight loss, yet it comes with a few temporary side effects, including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. It can also cause minor mouth problems, such as changes in the sense of taste, mouth sores, and difficulty eating, thus leading to loss of appetite.
