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10 Best Cancer Hospitals in India 2026 for International Patients

10 Best Cancer Hospitals in India 2026 for International Patients

5 min read Oncology/Cancer Treatment

India treats more international cancer patients than any other country in Asia. That volume is why India's oncology specialists have a depth of clinical experience that is genuinely difficult to match elsewhere.

Cancer treatment costs between USD 3,000 and USD 35,000, depending on type, stage, and hospital.

That is 60% to 80% less than equivalent treatment in the UK or USA. India's top cancer hospitals now include proton therapy, CAR-T cell therapy, and genomic-guided treatment, and appear in Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals 2026.

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Each hospital was selected based on four criteria:

  • International accreditation (JCI or NABH)
  • Case volume
  • Technology available
  • Quality of international patient infrastructure
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Cancer Treatment Cost in India 2026: What to Expect

Costs vary by cancer type, stage, treatment protocol, and hospital. These ranges do not include flights, accommodation, or companion expenses.

Cancer Treatment TypeCost Range (USD)StayDuration
Chemotherapy (per cycle)USD 500 – 2,500Day procedure1 day per cycle
Radiation therapy (full course)USD 3,000 – 8,000Outpatient4–7 weeks
Proton therapy (full course)USD 15,000 – 35,000Outpatient4–8 weeks
Breast cancer surgery + reconstructionUSD 4,000 – 12,0003–5 days2–4 weeks total
Lung cancer surgery (VATS/robotic)USD 6,000 – 15,0005–7 days2–3 weeks total
Colorectal cancer surgeryUSD 5,000 – 14,0005–8 days2–4 weeks total
Bone marrow transplant (autologous)USD 18,000 – 30,00030–45 days6–8 weeks
Bone marrow transplant (allogeneic)USD 25,000 – 40,00045–60 days8–12 weeks
CAR-T cell therapyUSD 25,000 – 45,0004–6 weeks6–10 weeks
Immunotherapy (per cycle)USD 1,500 – 5,000Day procedureOngoing
Head and neck cancer surgeryUSD 5,000 – 16,0007–10 days3–5 weeks total
Liver cancer resection/ablationUSD 6,000 – 18,0005–10 days2–4 weeks total

All figures in USD. 2026 indicative ranges. Final cost depends on cancer type, stage, treatment duration, and room category. A 40% foreign national surcharge applies at some hospitals.

Get a personalised cost estimate for your cancer treatment in India

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10 Best Cancer Hospitals in India: Quick Comparison

HospitalKey StrengthsCost Range (USD)
Apollo Proton, ChennaiOnly proton therapy centre in South Asia, JCI-accreditedUSD 8,000 – 35,000
Kokilaben, MumbaiRadixact radiation, 500-gene genomics, JCI, NABH, CAP, NABLUSD 5,000 – 35,000
Medanta, GurugramBMT, CAR-T, genomic oncology, haploidentical transplantsUSD 6,000 – 38,000
HCG Hospitals, BangaloreCancer-only network, 100,000+ patients, 500-gene NGSUSD 3,500 – 25,000
Fortis, Delhi NCRGamma Knife Esprit, MR-LINAC, CAR-T, first in South AsiaUSD 6,000 – 45,000
Manipal, BangaloreHaploidentical BMT, 20+ years experience, multi-specialty ICUUSD 5,000 – 32,000
Yashoda, HyderabadPrecision radiation, BMT, 15–20% lower cost, Swahili/ArabicUSD 4,000 – 28,000
Rainbow, HyderabadPaediatric oncology and BMT, 95% Hodgkin lymphoma survivalUSD 5,000 – 35,000
Gleneagles, MumbaiJCI and NABH, IHH group, pre-travel video consultationsUSD 5,000 – 28,000
Artemis, GurugramNABH surgical oncology, 10km from IGI Airport, lower costUSD 4,500 – 22,000

1. Apollo Proton Cancer Centre in Chennai, India

The Only Proton Therapy Centre in South Asia. JCI-Accredited.

View hospital profile: Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai

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AccreditationJCI, the only dedicated cancer centre in India to hold JCI
Countries served147, with dedicated coordinators in Nigeria, Kenya, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and UK
Proton therapy sessions1,250+
Proton therapy control rates85–90% for brain tumours and chordomas
Cancer surgeries (Apollo network)200,000+
Bone marrow transplants2,500+ (Apollo network)

If you are looking for the most precise radiation available, there is only one centre in the whole of South Asia that can provide it. Apollo Proton Cancer Centre in Chennai is that facility.

Proton therapy deposits its energy at a precise depth inside the body. The beam stops at the tumour. Healthy tissue behind the target receives almost no radiation at all.

That distinction matters most when the tumour is close to the brain stem, spinal cord, optic nerve, or a major cardiac structure, where exit dose from conventional radiation causes lasting damage.

Published outcomes show control rates of 85–90% for brain tumours and chordomas treated with proton therapy at APCC.

Cancers for which proton therapy at APCC is most indicated

  • Brain and spinal cord tumours
  • Skull base cancers: chordoma and chondrosarcoma
  • Head and neck cancers near the optic nerve, spinal cord, or brain stem
  • Paediatric solid tumours, where reducing long-term radiation exposure is most critical
  • Hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer)
  • Lung cancer, where conventional radiation carries a high cardiac or pulmonary dose risk
  • Re-irradiation: patients who have already received a full radiation course elsewhere
Cancer TypeProton Therapy Cost (USD)
Brain tumoursUSD 20,000 – 35,000
Head and neck cancersUSD 18,000 – 30,000
Prostate cancerUSD 15,000 – 25,000
Paediatric solid tumoursUSD 18,000 – 35,000
Liver cancerUSD 18,000 – 30,000
Lung cancerUSD 18,000 – 32,000

Beyond proton therapy, APCC offers CAR-T cell therapy, BMT, TrueBeam STx, CyberKnife, IMRT, IGRT, robotic surgery, and immunotherapy across the Apollo Cancer network. Dedicated coordinators serve patients from 147 countries. Complimentary airport transfers and an international patient lounge are standard.

My 1Health submits cases directly to the APCC international patient team. Treatment plan within 2–7 working days.

Ask whether proton therapy is right for your case at APCC Chennai

Further reading: 5 cancers best treated with proton therapy

2. Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai

Ranked No. 5 in India, Newsweek 2026. All Four Major Accreditations.

View hospital profile: Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai

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AccreditationsJCI, NABH, CAP (College of American Pathology), NABL
Newsweek rankingNo. 5 in India, 2026. 7 consecutive years, 2020 to 2026
Complex cancer surgeries21,022+
Oncology specialists300+
Cancer surgeries/year3,500
Airport distance9km from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

Kokilaben is the only hospital in Western India to hold all 4 major accreditations at once: JCI, NABH, CAP laboratory certification, and NABL.

The CAP accreditation matters for patients receiving a biopsy or genomic analysis because it means the lab results are produced under the same standards used by top international cancer centres.

Seven consecutive Newsweek rankings from 2020 through 2026 are the product of peer review, patient surveys, and quality data, not self-reported figures.

Advanced Tech

  • Radixact radiation delivers real-time CT imaging during every session.
  • Synchrony technology adjusts the beam automatically for breathing movement, which matters most for lung, liver, and abdominal tumours.
  • A 500-gene somatic genomics panel means treatment is built on your tumour's actual genetic profile.

For international patients:

  • 300+ oncology sub-specialists covering every major cancer type
  • ESMO-designated palliative and integrative oncology programme
  • Video consultations from USD 39.77 before you travel
  • Dedicated international patient unit with case managers
  • No international insurance accepted. A 40% foreign national surcharge applies.

Get a treatment plan and cost estimate at Kokilaben Mumbai

3. Medanta Hospital, Gurugram

Delhi NCR's Highest-Volume BMT Centre. CAR-T. Genomic Oncology.

View hospital profile: Medanta Hospital, Gurugram

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AccreditationsNABH, JCI
Cancer specialists100+ dedicated oncologists
BMT typesAutologous, allogeneic, haploidentical
CAR-T remissionUp to 80% in relapsed B-cell ALL
Airport distance12km from Indira Gandhi International Airport

Medanta's bone marrow transplant programme covers AML, ALL, multiple myeloma, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, MDS, and aplastic anaemia, with all 3 transplant types available, including haploidentical.

A haploidentical transplant uses a partially matched family member as a donor. For patients for whom finding a fully matched unrelated donor through international registries is difficult, this is a real and evidence-based route to transplant.

CAR-T cell therapy via the indigenous NexCAR19 platform achieves remission in up to 80% of relapsed B-cell ALL cases.

NGS and a molecular tumour board match each patient's cancer profile to targeted therapies and clinical trials.

What international patients can access:

  • Full haematological oncology from leukaemia through to myeloma and lymphoma
  • Robotic surgery via da Vinci: prostatectomy, nephrectomy, cystectomy, hysterectomy, colectomy
  • HIPEC for ovarian cancer and colorectal peritoneal spread
  • Visa coordination, airport pickup, and 24-hour helpline
  • 12km from IGI Airport with direct flights from Lagos, Nairobi, Dhaka, and GCC
TreatmentCost Range (USD)
Bone marrow transplant (autologous)USD 20,000 – 32,000
Bone marrow transplant (allogeneic)USD 28,000 – 42,000
CAR-T cell therapyUSD 28,000 – 48,000
Robotic cancer surgeryUSD 8,000 – 20,000
HIPECUSD 10,000 – 18,000

Ask about BMT or cancer treatment at Medanta Gurugram

4. HCG Hospitals, Bangalore

India's Largest Cancer-Only Network. 25+ Centres. 100,000+ Patients.

View hospital profile: HCG Hospitals, Bangalore

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Network25+ dedicated cancer centres across India
Patients treated100,000+
AccreditationNABH across multiple centres
Genomics500-gene NGS panel, liquid biopsy, PET-CT diagnostics
FocusCancer-only, no general admissions

Every bed at HCG is an oncology bed. Every specialist is an oncologist. That depth of focus produces case volumes in haematology, head and neck, gynaecological, and hepatobiliary cancers that generalist hospitals cannot match.

For patients, HCG Bangalore's oncology team has direct experience managing hepatocellular carcinoma arising from a hepatitis B background.

What international patients particularly value:

  • Cancer-only accredited hospital with no competing clinical priorities
  • 500-gene NGS genomic panel and liquid biopsy at the Bangalore Centre of Excellence
  • Full treatment spectrum: chemotherapy, targeted therapy across EGFR, HER2, VEGF, CDK4/6 and PARP pathways, immunotherapy, CAR-T at select centres, robotic surgery, HIPEC
  • Established African patient corridor with experience in HBV-related hepatocellular carcinoma
  • International patient coordination at Bangalore main centre: visa letters, interpreter, and accommodation

Connect with HCG Hospitals Bangalore for a treatment plan and cost estimate

5. Fortis Hospitals, Delhi NCR

First in South Asia: Gamma Knife Esprit, MR-LINAC, and CAR-T Therapy.

View hospital profile: Fortis Hospitals, Delhi NCR

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AccreditationsNABH, JCI (select campuses)
Cancer specialists250+ across Fortis Cancer Institute
International patients200,000+ from 175+ countries
TechnologiesGamma Knife Esprit and MR-LINAC, both first in South Asia, Gurugram only
CAR-T remissionUp to 80% in relapsed B-cell ALL

Gamma Knife Esprit, first in South Asia

192 cobalt-60 sources converge on a sub-millimetre target in a single session.

Brain tumours, metastatic brain lesions, and skull base cancers are treated without craniotomy.

Available only at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram.

MR-LINAC, first in South Asia

Real-time 1.5-tesla MRI runs during every radiation session.

The beam adapts to the tumour's exact position at the moment of delivery.

Clinically significant for prostate, pancreatic, lung, and bladder tumours that shift with breathing. Available only at Fortis Gurugram.

CAR-T cell therapy

Up to 80% remission in relapsed B-cell ALL. The indigenous NexCAR19 platform makes CAR-T accessible in India at a fraction of Western pricing, from approximately USD 36,000.

International patient services at Fortis Gurugram:

  • Dedicated guest relations officer for every international admission
  • IGI Airport facilitation counter in the arrival lounge
  • Multilingual interpreters, including Arabic, French, and Swahili
  • Medical visa letters within 48 hours, airport transfers, and telemedicine before travel

Direct flight connections from Lagos, Nairobi, Dhaka, and GCC cities land at IGI Airport, 8km from Fortis Gurugram. My 1Health coordinates cases for patients from all four corridors regularly.

Enquire about cancer treatment at Fortis Delhi NCR; CAR-T, Gamma Knife, or MR-LINAC

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6. Manipal Hospital, Bangalore

South India's Most Established BMT Programme. 20 Years. Haploidentical Transplants.

View hospital profile: Manipal Hospital, Bangalore

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AccreditationNABH (multiple campuses)
NetworkBangalore, Delhi, Kolkata, Goa, Mangalore
BMT typesAutologous, allogeneic, haploidentical
BMT experience20+ years
On-campus specialistsCardiology, nephrology, hepatology

Manipal Bangalore has been performing bone marrow transplants for over 20 years.

The programme covers all three transplant types, including haploidentical, where a partially HLA-matched family member serves as donor.

For patients where sourcing a fully matched unrelated donor through international registries is difficult, a haploidentical transplant opens a pathway that would otherwise not exist.

Transplant complications involving the heart, kidneys, or liver are managed by on-campus specialists without patient transfer.

That matters during the most vulnerable weeks of recovery. Oncoplastic breast surgery (cancer removal with reconstruction in one procedure) is available to EUSOMA evidence-based standards.

Key capabilities at Manipal Bangalore:

  • All major blood cancers: AML, ALL, CML, CLL, myeloma, lymphoma, MDS, aplastic anaemia
  • Haploidentical BMT for patients where matched unrelated donors are unavailable
  • Robotic surgery via da Vinci: prostatectomy, nephrectomy, hysterectomy, colectomy
  • Medical oncology: chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy
  • Radiation oncology: IMRT, IGRT, VMAT, SBRT
  • International patient support: visa letters, interpreter, and accommodation coordination

Ask about BMT or cancer treatment at Manipal Hospital, Bangalore

7. Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad

Full Oncology Care in Hyderabad. Direct Flights From Nairobi and Lagos.

View hospital profile: Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad

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AccreditationNABH
Cost position15–20% lower than comparable Mumbai or Delhi hospitals
Language supportSwahili, Arabic
AirportRajiv Gandhi International, direct flights to Nairobi, Lagos, GCC
BMTAutologous and allogeneic, with dedicated BMT ICU

Yashoda delivers full oncology care in Hyderabad at costs consistently 15–20% lower than comparable hospitals in Mumbai or Delhi. The clinical quality across standard oncology procedures is not the trade-off for that difference.

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has direct or one-stop connections to Nairobi, Lagos, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Doha. For patients from East Africa, West Africa, and the Gulf, this often means shorter total travel time than routing through Delhi or Mumbai.

Why this hospital is a strong choice for African and Middle Eastern patients:

  • NABH-accredited across all treatment areas
  • Full radiation suite: IMRT, IGRT, VMAT, SBRT, SRS
  • BMT unit with a dedicated BMT ICU for autologous and allogeneic transplants
  • Surgical oncology, including robotic procedures and HIPEC
  • Swahili and Arabic language support in the international patient department
  • Oncology team with established experience managing HBV-related hepatocellular carcinoma
  • Active patient corridors from Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE

Ask about treatment options and costs at Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad

8. Rainbow Children's Hospital, Hyderabad

India's Leading Paediatric Cancer Hospital. 90% Leukaemia Survival.

View hospital profile: Rainbow Children's Hospital, Hyderabad

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AccreditationNABH
NetworkHyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Chennai, Visakhapatnam
PICUDedicated, 24-hour paediatric intensivist cover
Leukaemia survival (5-year)90%
Hodgkin lymphoma survival (5-year)95%
BMTPaediatric HSCT including thalassaemia, sickle cell, SCID

Rainbow is built specifically for children. Every protocol, every dose calculation, every recovery environment is designed for a paediatric patient.

The oncology programme treats acute leukaemias, lymphomas, brain tumours, neuroblastoma, Wilms tumour, retinoblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, and osteosarcoma.

The BMT unit performs paediatric HSCT for blood cancers, thalassaemia, sickle cell disease, aplastic anaemia, and SCID. The dedicated PICU operates with 24-hour intensivist cover. For families travelling internationally with a sick child, having paediatric critical care immediately on-site changes the safety profile of the trip significantly.

Published 5-year paediatric cancer survival rates at Rainbow

Cancer Type5-Year Survival
Leukaemia90%
Hodgkin lymphoma95%
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma86%
Wilms tumour88%
Neuroblastoma74%
Rhabdomyosarcoma68%
Brain and nervous system71%
Osteosarcoma70%

Individual outcomes depend on cancer type, stage, and the child's overall health.

My 1Health has coordinated paediatric oncology cases for families from Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Bangladesh. Send your child's details, and we will connect you with the specialist team directly.

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9. Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai

JCI-Accredited. IHH Group. Pre-Travel Video Consultations as Standard.

View hospital profile: Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai

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AccreditationsJCI, NABH
Hospital groupIHH Healthcare, operating in Singapore, Malaysia, Turkey, India, and Middle East
Airport distanceApprox. 8km from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Pre-travel serviceVideo consultations with oncologist before you fly
Tumour boardWeekly multidisciplinary review of all complex cases

Gleneagles earns its place on this list for two reasons. First, JCI and NABH accreditation alongside IHH group membership brings internationally audited quality standards built across hospitals in Singapore, Malaysia, Turkey, and the Middle East. This is not a single-site operation. Second, Gleneagles treats international patients as the primary patient population, not a secondary one.

Pre-travel video consultations with the treating oncologist are available as a standard service, not a special request. Patients from Nigeria, Kenya, and the GCC who have used both Gleneagles and other Mumbai hospitals consistently report that Gleneagles required significantly less personal navigation during treatment. The pre-arrival coordination covers documentation, visa letters, airport transfers, accommodation, and language support as a structured end-to-end process.

Oncology at Gleneagles covers:

  • Medical oncology: chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, including PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors
  • Surgical oncology: robotic surgery via da Vinci, liver resections, HIPEC, oncoplastic breast surgery
  • Radiation oncology: IMRT, IGRT, VMAT, SBRT, brachytherapy
  • Haematology: autologous and allogeneic bone marrow transplant
  • Weekly MDT tumour board for every complex case
  • Post-discharge follow-up and remote monitoring coordination

Ask about cancer treatment at Gleneagles Mumbai or book a video consultation

10. Artemis Hospital, Gurugram

NABH-Accredited Surgical Oncology. 10km from the IGI Airport.

View hospital profile: Artemis Hospital, Gurugram

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AccreditationNABH
LocationGurugram, Delhi NCR, 10km from Indira Gandhi International Airport
Surgical teamFellowship-trained oncosurgeons, robotic procedures available
Cost position20–30% below larger Delhi NCR hospitals for standard procedures
Tumour boardMultidisciplinary review for every complex case

Artemis is NABH-accredited, 10km from IGI Airport, and a capable surgical oncology destination in Delhi NCR. The fellowship-trained oncosurgery team covers breast, colorectal, urological, head and neck, and gynaecological cancers with robotic-assisted procedures available for prostatectomy, nephrectomy, hysterectomy, and colectomy. A multidisciplinary tumour board reviews every complex case.

Cancers treated at Artemis:

  • Breast cancer: lumpectomy, mastectomy, oncoplastic reconstruction, sentinel node biopsy
  • Colorectal cancer: laparoscopic and robotic colectomy, rectal surgery, HIPEC
  • Prostate cancer: robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy
  • Head and neck cancers: surgical oncology with flap reconstruction
  • Gynaecological oncology: hysterectomy, ovarian surgery, HIPEC
  • Urological cancers: nephrectomy, cystectomy, adrenalectomy
  • Radiation oncology: IMRT, IGRT, VMAT, SBRT
  • Haematology: chemotherapy, targeted therapy, bone marrow biopsy

International patient services include visa invitation letters, airport transfers, interpreter support, and accommodation coordination. My 1Health manages these for patients from Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East.

Ask about cancer treatment at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram; costs and appointments

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Hidden Costs of Cancer Treatment in India: Full Budget Guide

Hospital quotes cover the procedure. The rest of the trip budget is your responsibility to plan. Here is what most patients do not account for.

Cost ItemTypical Range (USD)Notes
Pre-treatment diagnosticsUSD 250 – 2,600PET-CT USD 250–600; NGS genomic profiling USD 500–2,000
AccommodationUSD 30 – 80 per nightNear major hospitals. A BMT stay of 45–60 days adds USD 2,000–5,000
Companion costsRoughly doubles non-medical budgetFlights, accommodation, food, and local transport for one companion
FlightsUSD 300 – 1,400 returnLagos to Mumbai USD 700–1,400. Nairobi to India USD 600–1,200. Dhaka to India USD 300–600
Local transportUSD 10 – 30 per dayFor radiation or chemotherapy over a multi-week outpatient stay
Post-discharge medicationsUSD 500 – 3,00030–90 days post-discharge, especially for BMT or targeted therapy
Contingency20% of total estimated costRecommended for all international patients

Use the free My 1Health health cost calculator for a full trip budget covering procedure, accommodation, transport, and daily costs.

Get a full cost breakdown for cancer treatment in India, including travel and accommodation

How to Get Cancer Treatment in India: Step-by-Step Guide

Here is exactly what happens when you contact My 1Health.

Step 1. Contact us with your diagnosis

Share your diagnosis, scan reports, biopsy results, previous treatment history, and budget via WhatsApp or email [email protected]. You do not need everything in order.

Step 2. We match you to the right hospital and specialist

We match your case to the most appropriate hospital based on cancer type, stage, and treatment history. For brain metastases: APCC Chennai for proton therapy or Fortis Gurugram for Gamma Knife. For a child with leukaemia: Rainbow Hyderabad or Kokilaben Mumbai. The match is clinical, not commercial.

Step 3. Treatment plan within 48 hours

The hospital's multidisciplinary oncology board reviews your reports and sends a tailored treatment plan with cost estimate. The clinical assessment is done by the hospital's specialists, not by My 1Health.

Step 4. We arrange everything else

Medical visa invitation letter. Travel itinerary. Airport transfer. Accommodation. Language interpreter if required. We have done this for patients from 95+ countries.

Step 5. You focus on treatment

A dedicated My 1Health patient support specialist stays in contact throughout, before travel, during your stay, and after you return home.

Cost to you: Nothing. My 1Health is completely free for the patient. The hospital covers our coordination fee. You pay exactly what you would pay going directly.

Further reading: Medical tourism in India: step-by-step guide for international patients

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Frequently asked questions

How do I contact My 1Health about cancer treatment in India?

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Email: [email protected]. Available 24/7.

We arrange appointments, pre-travel video consultations, second opinions from hospital oncology boards, and full coordination. The hospital's specialist team reviews your case and provides a treatment plan and cost estimate. Completely free for you.

What is the success rate of cancer treatment in India?

Success rates depend on cancer type, stage, and treatment protocol. Published rates from hospitals on this list:

  • Kokilaben Mumbai: 80–85% 5-year survival for early breast cancer; 90% for paediatric leukaemia
  • Apollo Proton Cancer Centre: 85–90% control rate for brain tumours and chordomas with proton therapy
  • Rainbow Children's Hospital: 95% 5-year survival for paediatric Hodgkin lymphoma

Stage I cancer at a JCI-accredited Indian hospital carries outcomes comparable to leading Western centres. Stage IV outcomes vary by cancer type, regardless of country.

Which hospital in India is best for blood cancer and bone marrow transplant?

The three strongest options for BMT and blood cancers in India are:

  • Medanta Hospital, Gurugram: high BMT volumes, haploidentical transplants, CAR-T cell therapy
  • Manipal Hospital, Bangalore: 20+ years BMT experience, haploidentical transplants, multi-specialty ICU
  • Fortis Hospitals, Delhi NCR: CAR-T cell therapy, up to 80% remission in relapsed B-cell ALL

For children: Rainbow Children's Hospital, Hyderabad, with a dedicated paediatric BMT unit and 24-hour PICU.

How do I apply for a medical visa to India for cancer treatment?

Apply for a Medical Visa (type MED) at the Indian High Commission or embassy in your country. You need:

  • Official hospital invitation letter, coordinated by My 1Health on your behalf
  • Valid passport and photographs
  • Proof of sufficient funds

Medical visas can be extended inside India. Companions qualify for a Medical Attendant Visa (MEDX) valid for the same duration.

Full guidance: How to apply for a medical visa to India

Can I get a second opinion from an Indian cancer hospital before I travel?

Yes. All ten hospitals on this list offer remote second opinions. Share your pathology reports, DICOM imaging, and previous treatment history. The hospital's oncology board provides a written recommendation with a cost estimate. No travel required until you have reviewed and accepted the plan. My 1Health coordinates this at no charge.

How long do I need to stay in India for cancer treatment?

Length of stay depends on treatment type:

  • Surgery: 3–4 weeks total (5–10 days inpatient, 2–3 weeks outpatient follow-up)
  • Radiation therapy: 6–10 weeks (Monday to Friday, 20–40 sessions)
  • Bone marrow transplant: minimum 10–12 weeks (4–6 weeks inpatient, 4–6 weeks post-discharge before clearance to fly)
  • Chemotherapy: individual cycles are day procedures. My 1Health can plan 2 cycles in India and coordinate the rest at home
Is it safe to travel to India for cancer treatment?

India is a safe and well-established destination for international oncology patients. Hundreds of thousands of medical travellers arrive annually from Africa, South Asia, the GCC, and the UK. India's government issues dedicated Medical Visa (MED) categories specifically for medical travel.

Hospitals on this list hold JCI and NABH accreditation covering patient safety, infection control, and clinical quality. Practical considerations including food hygiene and water quality, are manageable with precautions we brief every patient on before travel.

For a broader view: Guide to cancer treatment globally

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