Cancer Treatment at Kauvery Hospital in Chennai, India
Cancer treatment in India: Kauvery Hospital in Chennai treats all cancer types with 85-90% early-stage success rates
Why International Patients Choose Kauvery for Cancer Treatment in Chennai, India
One of South India's most trusted cancer centres with CAR-T therapy, surgical oncology and HIPEC available for international patients
Kauvery Hospital is one of South India's most trusted oncology centres for international patients. You receive a scan review and written cost estimate before committing to travel, with airport coordination and a patient liaison assigned from the moment you enquire.
- Dual JCI accreditation: Alwarpet and Vadapalani Chennai units.
- Cancer diagnosis confirmed within 5 working days of first visit.
- Tumour Board review for every patient before treatment begins.
- CAR-T cell therapy available in Kauvery Hospital, Chennai.
- Dedicated Paediatric Haemato-Oncology specialist, full time on staff.
- 60-80% cost saving versus UK or US private cancer care.
Cancer Treatment Technology at Kauvery Hospital in Chennai, India
The right technology means your cancer is staged accurately and your treatment targets only what needs to be treated.
- TrueBeam Linear Accelerator
- PET-CT Scanner
- IMRT Radiation System
- Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
- FISH Molecular Testing
- VATS Thoracoscopic System
- HIPEC Hyperthermic Equipment
- CAR-T Cellular Therapy Unit
Cancer Treatments for International Patients at Kauvery Hospital
Your treatment plan is built around your diagnosis, tumour type, and clinical history
CAR-T Cell Therapy
Re-engineers your own immune cells to locate and destroy blood cancer; available at Kauvery Hospital Chennai for ALL, DLBCL, mantle cell lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and refractory blood cancers.
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HIPEC
Delivers heated chemotherapy into the abdomen during surgery to destroy peritoneal cancer cells that systemic chemotherapy cannot reach as effectively.
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Chemotherapy
Uses medicines to destroy rapidly dividing cancer cells; molecular oncology and genetic mutation testing guide drug selection across adult and paediatric cancers.
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Targeted Therapy
Blocks the specific genetic signals driving cancer cell growth for lung, breast, colorectal, thyroid, and haematological cancers including EGFR-targeted therapy extending median survival to 5+ years.
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Immunotherapy
Activates the immune system to find and attack cancer cells for lung, melanoma, kidney, bladder, lymphoma, and head and neck cancers based on each patient's tumour biology and immune profile.
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Palliative care
Relieves pain, manages symptoms, and supports quality of life at every stage of cancer with a team including palliative care physicians, nutritionists, psychologists, and social workers.
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Care Journey for International Patients
Your cancer treatment journey made simple and stress-free in 5 easy steps
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Online inquiry & medical files upload Share your medical reports for review. It takes less than a minute.
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Doctor review & treatment plan Within 24hrs you will receive treatment options & a preliminary plan before travel.
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Travel coordination We arrange your visa, flights, and accommodation.
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Treatment phase Full care under a dedicated case manager.
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Start your treatment Begin treatment with full support from our care team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? Our support team is here to guide you through each step of your treatment journey with personal care and attention.How do I contact the international patient support team for cancer treatment at Kauvery Hospital?
All cancer treatment enquiries are coordinated through My 1Health.
- WhatsApp: +1 718 550 0880 | Telephone: +1 718 550 0880 | Email: [email protected]
The team arranges video consultations, scan reviews, written cost estimates, and full travel coordination. Your scans and reports are reviewed by Kauvery's oncology specialists, not the coordination team.
How long will I need to stay in India for cancer treatment?
Surgical oncology: 10-21 days. Chemotherapy: each cycle 1-5 days; many patients return home between cycles. Radiation (IMRT, TrueBeam): 4-6 weeks for a full course. CAR-T cell therapy: extended stay for cell collection, engineering, infusion, and monitoring. Kauvery provides visa extension documentation if required.
How much does cancer treatment cost at Kauvery Hospital?
No single fixed price. Cost depends on cancer type, stage, treatment approach, and length of stay. Cancer treatment in India costs 60-80% less than comparable private care in the UK, US, or Western Europe. The My 1Health team obtains a written cost estimate from Kauvery's oncology team based on your diagnosis before you travel.
What is the success rate for cancer treatment at Kauvery Hospital?
Early-stage cancers treated at Kauvery have a success rate of up to 85-90%, with advanced-stage cancers achieving approximately 65-75%, per Dr. D. Senguttuvan, Executive Director of Kauvery Hospitals Trichy. Every case is reviewed at a formal Tumour Board before treatment begins. Both Chennai campuses hold dual JCI 8th Edition accreditation.
What support does Kauvery Hospital provide when I arrive in Chennai?
Airport pickup at no extra cost. Dedicated patient liaison for appointments, tests, registration, and billing. 24/7 interpreters including Arabic. Accommodation recommendations near every campus. Full discharge pack including test reports, treatment summary, medication instructions, and your oncologist's direct contact details.
Will Kauvery Hospital review my scans and reports before I travel?
Yes. Share your diagnosis documents, pathology reports, scans, and biopsy results with the My 1Health team. These go directly to Kauvery's oncology specialists, who provide a written treatment recommendation and cost estimate before you book anything. Most reviews are completed within a few working days.
