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| Surgery Name | Cost | Room | Hospitalization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paediatric Cancer Treatment Package | 4000 USD | Twin Sharing / Private Room (one parent stays with the child) | 5-10 days in hospital for surgery plus day-care chemotherapy; total stay in India 2-6 months depending on protocol |
| Retinoblastoma - Chemotherapy with Focal Therapy | 4000 USD | Day Care / Twin Sharing | Day-care cycles plus EUAs |
| Wilms Tumour - Nephrectomy with Chemotherapy | 6500 USD | Twin Sharing | 5-7 days hospital for surgery |
| Neuroblastoma - Surgery with Chemotherapy (Intermediate Risk) | 9000 USD | Twin Sharing | 7-10 days hospital for surgery |
✓ Inclusion
- ✔Consultations with a paediatric oncologist (and ocular oncologist for retinoblastoma)
- ✔Multidisciplinary tumour board review and written treatment plan
- ✔Systemic chemotherapy cycles as per the retinoblastoma package protocol (day care)
- ✔Chemotherapy drugs, anti-nausea medicines and day-care charges for the package cycles
- ✔Examinations under anaesthesia (EUA) with RetCam imaging
- ✔Focal therapy – laser (TTT) and/or cryotherapy during EUAs
- ✔Anaesthesia for EUAs
- ✔Routine blood counts, kidney and liver function during treatment
- ✔Day-care bed or twin-sharing room with one parent staying with the child
- ✔Nursing care and child-life / counselling support
- ✔Treatment summary and follow-up schedule
- ✔Free: airport pick-up & drop, visa invitation letter, interpreter & coordinator (Satyug Healthcare)
✗ Exclusion
- ✖Staging scans: MRI orbits/brain, CT, MIBG or PET-CT
- ✖Chemoport insertion and intra-arterial or intravitreal chemotherapy
- ✖Plaque brachytherapy or external radiotherapy
- ✖Enucleation surgery and artificial eye (prosthesis)
- ✖Wilms tumour or neuroblastoma surgery and chemotherapy (separate packages)
- ✖Genetic testing (RB1) of child and family
- ✖Admission for fever, infections or other complications
- ✖Blood transfusions beyond standard
- ✖Medicines after discharge
- ✖Hotel, food, local travel, flights and visa fees
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🇮🇳 PAEDIATRIC CANCER PACKAGE — INDIA
Paediatric Cancer Treatment in India – Wilms Tumour, Neuroblastoma & Retinoblastoma
Complete treatment of the three most common solid tumours of early childhood – chemotherapy, surgery, eye-saving focal therapy and radiotherapy – by paediatric oncology teams following international SIOP and COG protocols at accredited Indian hospitals, at a fraction of Western costs.
✅ Free Medical Opinion in 48–72 h👶 Tumour board for every child💰 Starting USD 4,000✈️ Visa & Airport Support🗣️ Interpreter Available
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5–10 days
Hospital stay for surgery
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Day care
Most chemotherapy
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90%+
Cure – Wilms & early RB
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2–6 months
Total stay in India
📖 What are Wilms Tumour, Neuroblastoma and Retinoblastoma?
Childhood cancers are different from adult cancers. They grow from very young cells, often respond well to chemotherapy, and need treatment by paediatric oncologists, paediatric surgeons and child-friendly hospital teams. Wilms tumour (nephroblastoma) is a kidney cancer, usually found before age 5 as a painless swelling in the belly. Neuroblastoma grows from immature nerve cells, most often in the adrenal gland above the kidney; it ranges from low-risk tumours needing only surgery to high-risk disease. Retinoblastoma is a cancer of the retina (the back of the eye), usually before age 3; the first sign is often a white glow in the pupil in photos or a squint.
Treatment is planned by a tumour board using international SIOP (European) or COG (American) protocols. Wilms tumour is treated with chemotherapy and removal of the affected kidney (nephrectomy), with radiotherapy in some stages. Neuroblastoma treatment depends on risk group – surgery, chemotherapy, and for high-risk disease stem cell transplant, radiotherapy and immunotherapy. Retinoblastoma is treated with chemotherapy (into a vein or directly into the eye artery) plus focal therapy – laser, cryotherapy (freezing) or plaque brachytherapy – under anaesthesia (EUA), aiming to save the child's life and, where possible, the eye and vision.
🖼️ Understand It in Pictures
💡 In simple words
Children can get cancers such as Wilms tumour, a kidney cancer usually found in children under 5. Treatment combines surgery to remove the affected kidney, chemotherapy, and sometimes radiotherapy. Many children are cured.
Healthy kidney vs Wilms tumour
👀 Symptoms in Pictures
🩻 Scans & Tests — What Doctors See
🎬 The Treatment Journey in Pictures
📅 Recovery at a Glance
Drawings: Satyug Healthcare (simplified, not to scale). Photos: Wikimedia Commons; author and licence under each photo.
🩺 Cancers Treated
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Retinoblastoma (one or both eyes)
Chemotherapy with laser, cryotherapy or plaque therapy to save the eye; enucleation for advanced eyes.
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Wilms tumour (nephroblastoma)
Chemotherapy with nephrectomy; radiotherapy for higher stages.
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Neuroblastoma – low & intermediate risk
Surgery alone or with a few cycles of chemotherapy.
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High-risk neuroblastoma
Intensive chemotherapy, surgery, autologous stem cell transplant, radiotherapy and maintenance.
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Bilateral Wilms or retinoblastoma
Special protocols to save kidney tissue or vision in both organs.
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Relapsed tumours
Second-line chemotherapy, surgery or radiotherapy after review by the tumour board.
⚠️ Warning Signs in Children
- ➤White glow in the pupil in photos (leukocoria)
- ➤New squint or poor vision in one eye
- ➤Painless lump or swelling in the belly
- ➤Blood in the urine or high blood pressure
- ➤Bluish lumps under the skin or bruising around the eyes (neuroblastoma)
- ➤Bone pain, limping or unexplained fever
- ➤Weight loss, poor appetite or tiredness
- ➤Red, painful or swollen eye
💡 Every child needs a confirmed diagnosis before treatment. Some very small neuroblastomas in babies shrink on their own and only need close observation. Small retinoblastomas may need only focal laser or cryotherapy without chemotherapy. The tumour board decides the lightest treatment that gives the best chance of cure.
🔬 Tests Before Treatment
| Test | Why it is done |
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| Ultrasound and CT/MRI of abdomen and chest | Shows the tumour size, spread and the other kidney |
| MRI of the orbits and brain (retinoblastoma) | Checks spread to the optic nerve and brain |
| Examination under anaesthesia (EUA) with RetCam | Maps eye tumours and grades the eye (ICRB group) |
| Urine catecholamines (VMA/HVA) and MIBG scan | Diagnose and stage neuroblastoma |
| Biopsy / histopathology and MYCN testing | Confirms tumour type and risk group (not usually done for retinoblastoma) |
| Bone marrow tests | Checks spread in neuroblastoma |
| Blood counts, kidney/liver function, hearing and echo | Baseline before chemotherapy |
🏥 The Procedure — Step by Step
1
Consultation with paediatric oncologist
Review of reports, examination of the child and plan for tests.
2
Staging tests
Scans, EUA, biopsy and blood tests to confirm diagnosis and risk group.
3
Tumour board
Oncologists, surgeons, eye specialists and radiation doctors agree the protocol.
4
Central line (chemoport)
A small port is placed under the skin to give chemotherapy safely.
5
Chemotherapy cycles
Mostly day-care; given every 3–4 weeks depending on protocol.
6
Focal therapy / EUA (retinoblastoma)
Laser, cryotherapy or plaque applied under anaesthesia every 3–4 weeks.
7
Surgery (Wilms / neuroblastoma)
Nephrectomy or tumour removal by a paediatric surgical oncologist; 5–10 days in hospital.
8
Radiotherapy if needed
Given for some stages, usually as day treatment.
9
Response assessment
Repeat scans or EUAs to measure response.
10
Discharge and follow-up plan
Treatment summary and schedule for follow-up at home.
⚖️ Treatment Options by Cancer
| Cancer / Treatment | What is done | Best for |
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| Retinoblastoma – chemo + focal therapy | IV or intra-arterial chemo plus laser/cryo/plaque under EUA | Intraocular tumours where the eye can be saved |
| Retinoblastoma – enucleation | Removal of the eye with an orbital implant; artificial eye later | Advanced eyes (ICRB group D/E) with no useful vision |
| Wilms tumour – chemo + nephrectomy | Pre-op chemo (SIOP) or upfront surgery (COG), then post-op chemo | Most children with Wilms tumour |
| Neuroblastoma – surgery ± chemo | Tumour removal with 2–8 cycles of chemotherapy | Low and intermediate risk |
| High-risk neuroblastoma – multimodal | Induction chemo, surgery, stem cell transplant, radiotherapy, maintenance | High-risk disease (MYCN-amplified or widespread) |
📊 With modern SIOP/COG protocols, about 90% of children with Wilms tumour and over 90–95% of children with intraocular retinoblastoma are cured in high-income countries; low- and intermediate-risk neuroblastoma survival exceeds 90%, while high-risk neuroblastoma survival is about 50–60%.
📅 Your Day-by-Day Plan in India
| Day | What happens |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Arrival ✈️; paediatric oncology consultation, scans, EUA or biopsy |
| Week 2 | Tumour board decision; chemoport placed; first chemotherapy cycle |
| Weeks 3–12 | Day-care chemotherapy every 3–4 weeks; EUAs with focal therapy for retinoblastoma |
| Surgery phase | Nephrectomy or tumour surgery with 5–10 days in hospital (Wilms / neuroblastoma) |
| Months 3–6 | Post-operative chemotherapy or radiotherapy as per protocol |
| End of treatment | Final scans or EUA, treatment summary and home follow-up plan; fly home ✈️ |
🌱 Recovery After Treatment
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During chemotherapy
Child stays with parents near the hospital; low counts need infection care.
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After surgery
Home from hospital in 5–10 days; normal play within 2–3 weeks.
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After eye treatment
Regular EUAs every 3–6 weeks during treatment.
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After treatment
Most children return to school and normal life.
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First 2–3 years
Scans or EUAs every 3–6 months to catch any relapse early.
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Long term
Genetic counselling (retinoblastoma), hearing, kidney and growth checks.
🏆 Success Rate
| Outcome | Result |
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| Wilms tumour – overall survival | About 90% |
| Intraocular retinoblastoma – survival | Over 90–95% |
| Retinoblastoma – eye salvage (groups A–C) | About 80–90% of eyes |
| Neuroblastoma low/intermediate risk – survival | Over 90% |
| High-risk neuroblastoma – survival | About 50–60% |
Results depend most on the stage at diagnosis, tumour biology, completing the full protocol without delay, and access to supportive care. Children who start treatment early and finish it on time do best.
🩹 Risks & Possible Complications
Childhood cancer treatment is intensive. Possible side effects include:
- •Low blood counts and infections during chemotherapy (fever needs urgent care)
- •Nausea, vomiting, hair loss and mouth sores (temporary)
- •Hearing loss with some drugs (carboplatin/cisplatin)
- •Surgical risks: bleeding, infection, bowel obstruction
- •Loss of the eye or vision in advanced retinoblastoma
- •Long-term kidney, heart or growth effects
- •Second cancers later in life, especially in hereditary retinoblastoma
💰 Cost of Paediatric Cancer Treatment in India
The cost of paediatric cancer treatment in India starts from about USD 4,000 for retinoblastoma chemotherapy with focal therapy. Wilms tumour treatment with nephrectomy and chemotherapy starts from about USD 6,500, and intermediate-risk neuroblastoma surgery with chemotherapy from about USD 9,000.
| Option / Hospital tier | Approx. cost (USD) | Hospital stay | Notes |
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| Retinoblastoma – Chemotherapy with Focal Therapy – this package | from 4,000 | Day care / twin sharing | Day-care cycles plus EUAs |
| Wilms Tumour – Nephrectomy with Chemotherapy | from 6,500 | 5–7 days hospital for surgery | Twin sharing room |
| Neuroblastoma – Surgery with Chemotherapy (Intermediate Risk) | from 9,000 | 7–10 days hospital for surgery | Twin sharing room |
| High-risk neuroblastoma (with stem cell transplant) | 30,000 – 45,000 | Several admissions | Immunotherapy adds cost |
⚠️ Final cost depends on the cancer type and stage, number of chemotherapy cycles, intra-arterial chemo or plaque therapy, radiotherapy, transplant and complications. Quotes are confirmed after the specialist examines the patient in India.
📋 What the Package Includes
✅ Included
- ✔Paediatric oncologist consultations
- ✔Tumour board review
- ✔Chemotherapy cycles as per package
- ✔EUAs with laser / cryotherapy (retinoblastoma)
- ✔Day-care or twin-sharing room with one parent
- ✔Routine blood tests during treatment
- ✔Nursing and child-life support
- ✔Treatment summary
❌ Not Included
- ✖Staging scans (MRI, CT, MIBG, PET)
- ✖Chemoport and intra-arterial chemotherapy
- ✖Radiotherapy or plaque brachytherapy
- ✖Stem cell transplant / immunotherapy
- ✖Artificial eye (prosthesis)
- ✖Treatment of infections or complications
- ✖Hotel, food and flights
✈️ Your Medical Travel Process with Satyug Healthcare
| Step | Details |
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| 1. Send reports | Ultrasound, CT or MRI reports and images, eye examination/RetCam photos (retinoblastoma), biopsy reports, urine VMA/HVA and MIBG results (neuroblastoma), blood counts, any chemotherapy given so far, and the child's age and weight. |
| 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 doctors, success rates, room options and total budget. |
| 4. Medical visa | The hospital issues a Visa Invitation Letter (VIL) to the Indian Embassy. The patient and up to 2 attendants apply for an e-Medical / Medical Attendant visa. |
| 5. Travel planning | Flight guidance, wheelchair assistance, airport pick-up, hotel or guest house near the hospital. |
| 6. Treatment in India | Your coordinator and interpreter stay with you for admission, treatment, discharge and billing. |
| 7. Return & follow-up | Fit-to-fly letter, medicines, and online follow-up with your doctor after you return home. |
🎒 Travel Checklist
- 📌Valid passport (6+ months) for the patient and attendants, plus 10 passport-size photos each
- 📌Medical visa / e-visa and the hospital’s Visa Invitation Letter
- 📌All scan, biopsy and eye reports, images on CD / link, chemotherapy records and prescriptions
- 📌Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory for travellers from African countries)
- 📌Polio vaccination certificate where applicable
- 📌Declare cash above USD 5,000 at the airport; hospitals accept wire transfer and cards
- 📌Foreigners staying longer than permitted must register with the FRRO — our team assists
⭐ Why Choose Satyug Healthcare?
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Top Accredited Hospitals
Max Saket, Fortis Memorial Gurugram, Medanta, Artemis, BLK-Max, Apollo Hospitals, Tata Memorial (Mumbai), and eye centres such as L V Prasad Eye Institute and Sankara Nethralaya treat large numbers of children with these cancers.
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Senior Specialists
Care is provided by paediatric oncologists, paediatric surgical oncologists and ocular oncologists working together in multidisciplinary tumour boards.
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Transparent Pricing
Multiple written quotes to compare — no hidden charges, no extra fee for our service.
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End-to-End Support
Visa, airport pick-up, accommodation, interpreter and 24/7 coordinator.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What does paediatric cancer treatment cost in India?
Retinoblastoma chemotherapy with focal therapy starts from about USD 4,000, Wilms tumour treatment from about USD 6,500 and intermediate-risk neuroblastoma from about USD 9,000. High-risk neuroblastoma with stem cell transplant costs much more.
➤ How long will we stay in India?
Usually 2–6 months, depending on the protocol. Some families return home between cycles if a local hospital can give supportive care.
➤ Will my child be admitted all the time?
No. Most chemotherapy is given as day care. Hospital stay is mainly for surgery (5–10 days) or if there are complications.
➤ Can my child's eye be saved?
In many cases, yes. Smaller retinoblastomas (groups A–C) are often controlled with chemotherapy and laser or cryotherapy. Very advanced eyes may need removal to save the child's life.
➤ Is retinoblastoma inherited?
About 40% of cases are hereditary, especially when both eyes are affected. Genetic testing and regular eye checks for brothers and sisters are advised.
➤ Will my child live normally with one kidney?
Yes. After Wilms tumour surgery, the remaining kidney grows and works well. Blood pressure and kidney function are checked during follow-up.
➤ What are the chances of cure?
About 90% of children with Wilms tumour and over 90–95% with retinoblastoma inside the eye are cured. Neuroblastoma depends on risk: over 90% for low risk and about 50–60% for high risk.
➤ Which protocols do Indian hospitals follow?
Leading centres follow international SIOP and COG protocols, discussed in a multidisciplinary tumour board for each child.
➤ What are the side effects of chemotherapy?
Low blood counts, infections, nausea, hair loss and tiredness. Most are temporary. Some drugs can affect hearing, so hearing is checked.
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Medical disclaimer: This page is for general information and does not replace a consultation with a qualified specialist. Treatment plans and costs are confirmed only after the patient is examined. Sources: NCBI StatPearls: Wilms Tumor, Neuroblastoma, Retinoblastoma; National Cancer Institute PDQ (Wilms tumor, Neuroblastoma, Retinoblastoma treatment); Children's Oncology Group (COG) and SIOP-RTSG UMBRELLA protocols; International Classification of Retinoblastoma (ICRB); American Cancer Society; Global Retinoblastoma Study Group (JAMA Oncology 2020). Infographics: Satyug Healthcare.
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The cost of paediatric cancer treatment in India starts from USD 4000. Retinoblastoma - Chemotherapy with Focal Therapy: USD 4000; Wilms Tumour - Nephrectomy with Chemotherapy: USD 6500; Neuroblastoma - Surgery with Chemotherapy (Intermediate Risk): USD 9000. The final cost depends on the hospital, room category and medical condition.
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