Types of Cancers or Tumours Treated by Proton Beam Therapy
Tumours that cannot be surgically removed or that would be difficult or even fatal to operate on because of where they are in the body can be destroyed using proton beam therapy. Proton beam treatment is used to treat various malignancies and tumours, including those of the brain, head and neck, lung, central nervous system, prostate, and breast. This medication is also used to treat pediatric tumours in children.
Proton Beam Therapy Cost in India and Other Countries
India has some Hospitals that provide proton beam therapy to patients. This is an expensive therapy and not every city or hospital can afford to provide this therapy.
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India
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$16,500 - $24,000
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United States
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$1,50,000 - $2,00,000
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United Kingdom
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$1,20,000 - $1,80,000
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Singapore
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$84,000 - $1,25,000
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Germany
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$1,45,000 - $1,85,000
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The prices mentioned in the table above are estimated and the actual costs might differ from person to person.
Cost of Proton Beam Therapy in Major Cities of India
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City
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Cost Range(INR)
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Cost (USD)
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Delhi NCR
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1,400,000 - 1,800,000
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$16,800 - $21,600
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Mumbai
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1,600,000 - 2,000,000
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$19,200 - $24,000
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Bangalore
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1,500,000 - 1,900,000
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$18,030 - $22,600
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Chennai
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1,600,000 - 2,000,000
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$19,250 - $24,000
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Kolkata
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1,300,000 - 1,700,000
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$15,600 - $20,200
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