Cancer Treatment at Apollo Hospitals in India
India's largest cancer programme treating 2 million patients annually, with IBM Watson-guided diagnosis, Proton Therapy and CAR T Cell Therapy.
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India's first Proton Therapy centre and South Asia's only CAR T Cell Therapy programme.
- 90%+ survival rates for breast, cervical and blood cancers
- 2 million+ cancer patients treated annually
- IBM Watson for Oncology confirms treatment plan selection
- Proton Therapy: sub-millimetre accuracy, spares surrounding tissue
- CAR T Cell Therapy for relapsed leukaemia and lymphoma
- International patients from 150+ countries treated
Cancer Treatment Technology at Apollo Hospitals in India
- Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC)
- CAR T Cell Therapy Platform
- IBM Watson for Oncology
- Da Vinci Robotic Surgery System
- CyberKnife Radiosurgery (SRS/SBRT)
- HIPEC Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
- Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
- PET-CT and 7T MRI Imaging Suite
Cancer Treatments at Apollo Hospitals in India for International Patients
Your cancer treatment plan is personalised using IBM Watson for Oncology, matched to your biopsy results, molecular profile, and stage.
CAR T Cell Therapy
Proton Therapy
The only proton therapy centre in South Asia and the Middle East, treating brain, skull base, liver, prostate, and paediatric tumours from patients across 147 countries.
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Robotic Cancer Surgery
Removes tumours through small incisions with 10x magnified 3D vision across urology, gynaecology, GI, and thoracic oncology, with 4,000+ procedures completed.
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Chemotherapy
Anti-cancer medicines matched to the tumour's molecular profile, with 2 million+ treatments delivered and 301 cycles administered daily across the Apollo network.
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Bone Marrow Transplant
Replaces damaged marrow with healthy stem cells to restore normal blood production, with 3,500+ transplants and India's first Total Marrow Irradiation programme at Apollo Chennai.
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Immunotherapy
Restores the immune system's ability to recognise and destroy cancer cells, with pembrolizumab, nivolumab, atezolizumab, and ipilimumab all confirmed available.
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Targeted Therapy
Blocks the exact genetic signal driving cancer growth, guided by next-generation sequencing and IBM Watson for Oncology for drug selection.
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CyberKnife Radiosurgery
Delivers high-dose radiation with sub-millimetre accuracy without surgery or incisions, with 1,500 procedures completed and Synchrony Respiratory Tracking available.
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HIPEC
Delivers heated chemotherapy inside the abdomen immediately after tumour removal, targeting colorectal, gastric, ovarian, and peritoneal cancers.
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Ayurvedic Integrative Care
Supports cancer recovery through evidence-based Ayurvedic protocols alongside conventional treatment, recognised by insurers for cashless inpatient treatment.
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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.
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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.Can Apollo treat my cancer type, and which branch is right for me?
Apollo Cancer Centres treat over 100 cancer types across 26 centres in India. For most cases, several branches are equipped to treat you. For specific diagnoses:
- Proton therapy: Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai (South Asia's only facility)
- Women's cancers: Apollo Athenaa, New Delhi (Asia's first dedicated women's cancer centre)
- Paediatric cancer and BMT: Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai
- Blood cancers requiring CAR T: Indraprastha Apollo, New Delhi
- Bangladesh, Myanmar, Bhutan: Apollo Kolkata (JCI accredited, closest major centre)
Share your reports with My 1Health and the Apollo oncology team confirms the right match.
How do I get in touch with the international patient team for cancer treatment at Apollo Hospitals?
How long will I need to stay in India for cancer treatment?
Stay duration depends entirely on your treatment:
- Chemotherapy or targeted therapy assessment: 7 to 14 days
- Proton therapy course: 4 to 8 weeks (5 sessions per week)
- Cancer surgery (robotic or open): 10 to 21 days
- Bone marrow transplant: 6 to 8 weeks minimum
- CAR T cell therapy: 4 to 6 weeks
- CyberKnife radiosurgery: 1 to 2 weeks (1 to 5 sessions)
Apollo's international patient team provides a specific estimate once your treatment plan is confirmed.
What does cancer treatment at Apollo cost for international patients?
The cost varies by cancer type, stage, treatment required, hospital location, and length of stay.
Proton therapy, CAR T, BMT, and complex surgery carry different cost structures from chemotherapy or targeted therapy.
Treatment costs in India are significantly lower than in the USA, UK, Germany, or the Gulf, while clinical standards and accreditation are equivalent.
Share your reports with My 1Health to receive a written estimate before any travel decision.
What happens after I return home? Can I access follow up care remotely?
Post treatment follow up is built into Apollo's international patient programme.
Apollo consultants remain available for video consultations from your home country for results review, monitoring, and follow up care.
Apollo also has Information Centres in Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and the UK for local liaison.
My 1Health remains your first contact for recovery questions, medication queries, and return visit coordination.
Will Apollo accept my existing scans and reports?
Apollo's cancer team reviews your existing reports before you travel. You do not need to repeat investigations to receive a treatment opinion.
Send: DICOM scan images (PET CT, MRI, CT), biopsy reports with slides where available, previous treatment summaries, discharge summaries, genomic profiling results where available, and your current medication list.
The Apollo team provides a treatment recommendation, hospital match, and estimated timeline before you book flights.
