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| Surgery Name | Cost | Room | Hospitalization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liver Cancer TACE Package | 2750 | Economy / Twin Sharing / Single | 2 Days in Room per TACE Session; Total Stay in India 1-2 Weeks |
✓ Inclusion
- ✔TACE procedure (one session) with standard chemotherapy and embolic agent
- ✔Room rent for the package days
- ✔Interventional radiologist, anaesthesia/sedation and cath-lab charges
- ✔Consultation by the primary team during the package days
- ✔Basic investigations during admission
- ✔Satyug coordinator, interpreter and airport pick-up
✗ Exclusion
- ✖Evaluation before admission (USD 1,000–2,000 OPD), including CT/MRI
- ✖Repeat TACE sessions, TARE, ablation or surgery
- ✖Drug-eluting beads or special devices if not included in the quote
- ✖Stay beyond the package days
- ✖Other speciality consultations, blood components, routine pharmacy and consumables
- ✖Hotel, flights, visa fees and meals
Know More About Procedure & Surgery
🩺 LIVER CANCER PACKAGE — INDIA
Liver Cancer Treatment (TACE, TARE & Ablation) in India
TACE – transarterial chemoembolisation – treats liver cancer from inside the blood vessels. A thin tube passed from the groin delivers chemotherapy straight into the tumour and then blocks its blood supply, with no open surgery. It is the standard treatment for intermediate-stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and is also used to control cancer while waiting for a liver transplant.
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2 days
Hospital stay per TACE session
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1–2 hours
Procedure time
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63% vs 27%
2-year survival, TACE vs no treatment (RCT)
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1–2 wks
Stay in India per session
📖 What is Liver Cancer Treatment with TACE?
The most common primary liver cancer is hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). It usually develops in a liver already damaged by cirrhosis – most often from long-term hepatitis B or C infection, alcohol, or fatty liver disease. Because the liver has a large reserve, HCC often causes no symptoms until it is large, which is why people with cirrhosis or hepatitis B are advised to have an ultrasound every 6 months.
Treatment depends on the size and number of tumours, whether blood vessels are involved, and how well the liver works (Child-Pugh score). Small tumours in a healthy-enough liver can be cured by liver resection, ablation or liver transplant. When there are several tumours or surgery is not possible, TACE is used: liver tumours get most of their blood from the hepatic artery, so blocking that artery after giving chemotherapy starves the tumour while the normal liver survives on its portal vein blood supply. TARE (radioembolisation, Y-90) works the same way but uses tiny radioactive beads.
🖼️ Understand It in Pictures
💡 In simple words
A cancer is growing in the liver. A doctor passes a thin tube through a small hole in the groin, up to the liver. Medicine is put straight into the tumour, then its blood supply is blocked so it shrinks. There is no big cut, and most people go home in about 2 days.
Stage 1 liver cancer
Which treatment for which stage?
🩺 Conditions Treated
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Intermediate-stage HCC
Several or large tumours confined to the liver with good liver function (BCLC stage B) – the main use of TACE.
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Bridge to liver transplant
TACE or ablation keeps the cancer under control while waiting for a transplant.
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Downstaging
Shrinking tumours so that a patient may become eligible for transplant or surgery.
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Small HCC not fit for surgery
Ablation (radiofrequency or microwave) for tumours up to about 3 cm, sometimes combined with TACE.
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Liver metastases
Selected tumours that have spread to the liver (e.g. neuroendocrine or bowel cancer) may be treated with TACE or TARE.
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Recurrent liver cancer
New tumours after resection or ablation.
⚠️ Symptoms That May Need Evaluation
- ➤Pain or a lump in the upper right side of the tummy
- ➤Unexplained weight loss and loss of appetite
- ➤Feeling full after small meals
- ➤Yellow eyes or skin (jaundice)
- ➤Swelling of the tummy (ascites)
- ➤Worsening of known cirrhosis
- ➤A rising AFP blood test
- ➤A new liver lesion on a surveillance ultrasound
💡 TACE is not suitable for everyone. It is usually avoided when the liver is failing (Child-Pugh C), when the main portal vein is blocked by tumour, or when the cancer has spread outside the liver – in these cases immunotherapy, targeted drugs or supportive care are better. A liver tumour board decides the right option for each patient.
🔬 Tests Before Treatment
| Test | Why it is done |
|---|---|
| Triple-phase contrast CT or MRI of the liver | Typical HCC pattern (arterial enhancement and wash-out) confirms the diagnosis in cirrhosis, often without biopsy. |
| AFP (alpha-fetoprotein) blood test | Tumour marker used for diagnosis and follow-up. |
| Liver function tests, albumin, bilirubin, INR, platelets | Child-Pugh and ALBI scores show if the liver can tolerate treatment. |
| Hepatitis B and C tests (viral load) | Antiviral treatment protects the liver during and after TACE. |
| Kidney function tests | Contrast dye is used during the procedure. |
| CT chest or PET-CT | Checks for spread outside the liver. |
| Upper GI endoscopy (if cirrhosis) | Looks for varices that may bleed. |
🏥 The Procedure — Step by Step
1
Liver tumour board
HPB surgeon, hepatologist, interventional radiologist and oncologist agree that TACE (or another option) is best.
2
Admission
Admission on the day or the day before; blood tests, IV fluids and fasting for about 6 hours.
3
Sedation and local anaesthesia
No general anaesthetic is usually needed; the groin is numbed and you are given medicine to relax.
4
Arterial access
A thin catheter is inserted into the groin artery (sometimes the wrist) and guided to the liver.
5
Angiography
Contrast dye shows the arteries feeding the tumour; a micro-catheter is advanced as close as possible.
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Chemotherapy delivery
Chemotherapy (such as doxorubicin) is given mixed with lipiodol oil (conventional TACE) or loaded on drug-eluting beads (DEB-TACE).
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Embolisation
Tiny particles block the tumour’s artery so the drug stays in the tumour and its blood supply is cut off.
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Catheter removal
The catheter is removed and the groin is pressed or sealed with a closure device; the procedure takes about 1–2 hours.
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Monitoring
Lie flat for 4–6 hours; pain, nausea and fever medicines are given as needed.
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Discharge and follow-up scan
Home in about 2 days; a CT or MRI after 4–6 weeks shows the response and whether another session is needed.
⚖️ Types & Techniques
| Technique | What is done | Best for |
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| Conventional TACE (cTACE) | Chemotherapy mixed with lipiodol, then embolisation | Intermediate HCC; most widely used |
| DEB-TACE | Drug-eluting beads release chemotherapy slowly | Similar uses; may cause less systemic side effects |
| Bland embolisation (TAE) | Blocking the artery without chemotherapy | Selected patients, bleeding tumours |
| TARE / SIRT (Y-90) | Radioactive microspheres into the tumour artery; needs a planning angiogram first | Large tumours, portal vein branch invasion in selected cases |
| Radiofrequency / microwave ablation | Needle through the skin heats and destroys the tumour | Tumours up to about 3 cm (sometimes up to 5 cm with TACE) |
| Liver resection or transplant (separate packages) | Surgical removal or replacement of the liver | Early HCC; Milan criteria for transplant |
📚 Evidence note: In a randomised trial (Llovet et al., Lancet 2002), chemoembolisation improved survival compared with conservative treatment: 82% vs 63% at 1 year and 63% vs 27% at 2 years. For advanced HCC, the IMbrave150 trial showed that atezolizumab plus bevacizumab improved survival compared with sorafenib. According to the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS patient leaflet, about half of patients get some degree of post-embolisation syndrome after TACE.
📅 Your Day-by-Day Plan in India
| Day | What happens |
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| Day 1 | Arrival in India ✈️, airport pick-up and hotel check-in |
| Days 2–3 | Hepatology / HPB consultation, triple-phase CT or MRI, AFP, liver and kidney tests |
| Day 4 | Liver tumour board decision; admission |
| Day 5 | TACE procedure 🩺 |
| Days 6–7 | Observation for pain and fever; discharge to hotel |
| Days 8–12 | Rest at the hotel, review of blood tests; fit-to-fly check |
| Fly home | With discharge summary and plan; response scan after 4–6 weeks, and a repeat session if needed ✈️ |
🌱 Recovery After Treatment
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Post-embolisation syndrome
Fever, tiredness, nausea and upper tummy pain for a few days – it can last up to two weeks and is treated with medicines.
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Groin site
A small bruise in the groin is common for a week or two; avoid heavy lifting for a few days.
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Eating
Small, frequent meals help while appetite returns.
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Hepatitis treatment
Continue antiviral tablets for hepatitis B or C as advised – they protect the liver.
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Response scan
CT or MRI about 4–6 weeks after TACE; further sessions are given on demand.
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Long-term follow-up
Scans and AFP every 3 months at first; new tumours can often be treated again.
🏆 Success Rate
| Outcome | Result |
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| 1-year survival, chemoembolisation vs conservative treatment (Llovet 2002 RCT) | 82% vs 63% |
| 2-year survival, chemoembolisation vs conservative treatment (same trial) | 63% vs 27% |
| Patients with some post-embolisation syndrome (Leeds NHS leaflet) | About half |
| Typical hospital stay per session | 2–3 days |
💡 TACE usually controls the cancer rather than curing it; many patients need 2 or more sessions. The best results are seen in patients with good liver function and tumours confined to the liver. Small tumours treated by ablation, resection or transplant have the best chance of cure.
🩹 Risks & Possible Complications
- •Post-embolisation syndrome (fever, pain, nausea, tiredness) – common, about half of patients
- •Bruising or bleeding at the groin puncture – common bruise; bleeding usually controlled by pressure
- •Worsening of liver function, especially in advanced cirrhosis – uncommon
- •Liver abscess or bile duct injury – uncommon
- •Gallbladder irritation (chemical cholecystitis) causing pain – rare
- •Chemotherapy side effects such as hair thinning or low blood counts – rare
- •Kidney strain from contrast dye – rare; fluids are given to protect the kidneys
- •Liver failure or serious bleeding – rare
💰 Cost of Liver Cancer Treatment (TACE) in India
TACE for liver cancer in India starts from about USD 2,750 per session in an economy room. Estimated cost range (USD), final price per hospital quote: TACE USD 2,750–4,450 per session; TARE (Y-90) USD 21,700–26,300, depending on room category, drug-eluting beads and the number of sessions.
| Hospital / Option | Cost (USD) | Room | Hospital stay | Notes |
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| BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi – TACE (Dr. Abhideep Chaudhary, Vice Chairman & HOD, HPB Surgery & Liver Transplantation) | 2,750–3,650 | Economy | 2 days | Hospital estimate shared with Satyug (Jun 2026); evaluation USD 1,000–1,500 |
| Same hospital – TACE | 3,050–4,050 / 3,350–4,450 | Twin / single | 2 days | Hospital estimate (Jun 2026) |
| Same hospital – TARE (Y-90 radioembolisation), including medicine | 21,700 / 23,900 / 26,300 | Economy / twin / single | 2 days | Hospital estimate (Jun 2026) |
| BLK-Max – TACE or TARE (Dr. Ajay Kumar, Chairman, Institute for Digestive & Liver Diseases; Dr. Nitesh Agarwal, Interventional Radiology) | TACE 2,750–3,650; TARE 21,700 | Economy | 2 days | Hospital estimate (Jun 2024); evaluation USD 2,000 OPD |
| BLK-Max – living donor liver transplant (if eligible) | 25,000 | Package | 30 days (recipient + donor) | Hospital estimate (Jun 2026); family donor required |
⚠️ Estimates are based on reports sent before examination and may change after evaluation. They usually exclude overstay, other speciality consultations, special equipment, additional procedures, blood components and patient food. Repeat TACE sessions are charged per session. Bookimed lists chemoembolization of the liver from about USD 3,200–3,800 in India and from USD 7,800 in Turkey.
📋 What the Package Includes
✅ Included
- ✔TACE procedure (one session) with standard chemotherapy and embolic agent
- ✔Room rent for the package days
- ✔Interventional radiologist, anaesthesia/sedation and cath-lab charges
- ✔Consultation by the primary team during the package days
- ✔Basic investigations during admission
- ✔Satyug coordinator, interpreter and airport pick-up
❌ Not Included
- ✖Evaluation before admission (USD 1,000–2,000 OPD), including CT/MRI
- ✖Repeat TACE sessions, TARE, ablation or surgery
- ✖Drug-eluting beads or special devices if not included in the quote
- ✖Stay beyond the package days
- ✖Other speciality consultations, blood components, routine pharmacy and consumables
- ✖Hotel, flights, visa fees and meals
✈️ Your Medical Travel Process with Satyug Healthcare
| Step | Details |
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| 1. Send reports | Your triple-phase CT or MRI of the liver (with CD), AFP, liver function tests, hepatitis B/C reports, endoscopy report if done, and a list of current medicines. |
| 2. Free opinion & quotes | Within 48-72 hours you receive opinions and cost estimates from 3-5 leading hospitals to compare. |
| 3. Choose hospital & doctor | We help you compare surgeons, success data, room options and total cost – with no hidden charges. |
| 4. Medical visa | The hospital issues a Visa Invitation Letter (VIL) and we help with the e-Medical visa for the patient and up to 2 attendants. |
| 5. Travel & arrival | Free airport pick-up, help with a local SIM card and currency, and a hotel or guest house close to the hospital. |
| 6. Treatment | A coordinator and interpreter stay with you for admission, tests, surgery and ward stay, and help with bills and insurance papers. |
| 7. Recovery & follow-up | FRRO registration if needed, fitness-to-fly certificate, discharge summary, and teleconsultation follow-up with your surgeon after you return home. |
What HCC looks like on a CT scan
🎒 Travel Checklist
- 📌Valid passport (6+ months) for the patient and attendants, plus 10 passport-size photos each
- 📌e-Medical visa / medical visa and the hospital’s Visa Invitation Letter (VIL)
- 📌All liver scans on CD, blood test reports (AFP, LFT, INR), hepatitis reports and antiviral medicines, and a letter from your doctor
- 📌Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory for travellers from African countries)
- 📌Polio vaccination certificate where applicable
- 📌Cash above USD 5,000 (or equivalent) must be declared to Indian Customs on arrival; carry an international debit/credit card
- 📌FRRO registration within 14 days if your visa or stay requires it (Satyug helps with this)
- 📌Comfortable clothes, phone charger, adapter, and a list of emergency contacts
⭐ Why Choose Satyug Healthcare?
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Top Accredited Hospitals
Leading liver centres in Delhi NCR such as BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, and other NABH/JCI-accredited hospitals with HPB surgery, interventional radiology and liver transplant units.
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Senior Specialists
HPB and liver transplant surgeons, hepatologists, interventional radiologists and oncologists who decide treatment together in a liver tumour board.
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Transparent Pricing
Written estimates from several hospitals before you travel, so you can compare. No hidden charges from Satyug.
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End-to-End Support
Visa letter, airport pick-up, accommodation, interpreter and a 24/7 coordinator during your stay.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
➤ How much does TACE cost in India?
At BLK-Max, New Delhi, TACE costs about USD 2,750–3,650 per session in an economy room (USD 3,050–4,050 twin, USD 3,350–4,450 single), with about 2 days in hospital. Evaluation of USD 1,000–2,000 is extra.
➤ What is the difference between TACE and TARE?
TACE delivers chemotherapy and then blocks the tumour artery. TARE (Y-90) delivers tiny radioactive beads instead. TARE costs much more (about USD 21,700–26,300 at BLK-Max) and needs a planning procedure first.
➤ Is TACE painful?
It is done under local anaesthesia with sedation. Afterwards, upper tummy pain, fever and nausea are common for a few days and are controlled with medicines.
➤ How many TACE sessions will I need?
Many patients need 2 or more sessions. A scan 4–6 weeks after each session shows whether more treatment is needed.
➤ Can TACE cure liver cancer?
TACE usually controls the cancer and prolongs life rather than curing it. Cure is most likely with resection, ablation or transplant for early tumours; TACE may help some patients become eligible for these.
➤ How long must I stay in India?
About 1–2 weeks for evaluation and one TACE session. Further sessions may need another visit after 4–8 weeks.
➤ Who is not suitable for TACE?
Patients with failing liver function (Child-Pugh C), main portal vein blocked by tumour, spread outside the liver, or poor general health. Other treatments are advised for them.
➤ Is a liver biopsy needed?
Often not. In a cirrhotic liver, a typical pattern on triple-phase CT or MRI can confirm HCC. A biopsy is done if the scans are not typical.
➤ Can I have a liver transplant instead?
If the tumours are within transplant criteria and a suitable family donor is available, living donor liver transplant may be possible. BLK-Max quoted about USD 25,000 for the transplant package.
➤ What medicines are used for advanced liver cancer?
Immunotherapy combinations such as atezolizumab with bevacizumab, or targeted tablets such as lenvatinib or sorafenib, depending on liver function.
➤ Do I need to treat my hepatitis B or C?
Yes. Antiviral treatment protects the liver, lowers the risk of new tumours and is important before and after TACE.
➤ When can I fly home after TACE?
Usually about 5–7 days after the procedure, once fever and pain have settled and blood tests are stable.
➤ What follow-up is needed?
CT or MRI and AFP tests every 3 months at first, with treatment of any new tumours.
➤ Do you provide an interpreter?
Yes. Free interpreters for Arabic, French, Russian and other languages, plus a coordinator for all hospital visits.
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Medical disclaimer: This page is for general information and does not replace a consultation with a qualified hepatologist, HPB surgeon or interventional radiologist. Treatment plans and costs are confirmed only after the patient is examined and scans are reviewed. Sources: Llovet JM et al., Arterial embolisation or chemoembolisation versus symptomatic treatment in unresectable HCC, Lancet 2002;359:1734-9; Finn RS et al., IMbrave150, N Engl J Med 2020; Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust: Liver cancer transarterial chemoembolisation (TACE) patient leaflet (2023); BCLC staging system and EASL clinical practice guidelines on HCC; hospital estimates shared with Satyug Healthcare by BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital (2024, 2026); Bookimed price listings for chemoembolization of the liver (accessed Oct 2026). Image credits: Liver cancer diagram: Cancer Research UK, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Diagram_showing_stage_1_liver_cancer_CRUK_426.svg). CT image: Kristie Guite, Louis Hinshaw and Fred Lee, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0 (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Arterial_and_portal_venous_phase_CT_of_cirrhosis_and_hepatocellular_carcinoma.jpg). Infographics and banner: Satyug Healthcare.
✍️ Written & reviewed by Vikram Kashyap, Medical Consultant, Satyug Healthcare · Last updated: October 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
At BLK-Max, New Delhi, TACE costs about USD 2,750–3,650 per session in an economy room (USD 3,050–4,050 twin, USD 3,350–4,450 single), with about 2 days in hospital. Evaluation of USD 1,000–2,000 is extra.
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