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| Surgery Name | Cost | Room | Hospitalization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Targeted Therapy Package | USD 1200 approx (Per Cycle) | DayCare | OPD Basis |
✓ Inclusion
- ✔Consultation with senior medical oncologist
- ✔Review of biopsy, biomarker reports and scans
- ✔One cycle of targeted therapy with a standard biosimilar / generic drug
- ✔Day-care bed, nursing and drug administration charges
- ✔Pre-medications to prevent infusion reactions
- ✔Monitoring of vital signs during and after infusion
- ✔Routine pre-cycle blood test (CBC, LFT, kidney)
- ✔Written treatment plan and cycle schedule
- ✔Prescriptions and guidance for home continuation
- ✔Free: airport pick-up & drop, visa invitation letter, interpreter & coordinator (Satyug Healthcare)
✗ Exclusion
- ✖Biopsy, IHC, PCR/FISH and NGS gene testing
- ✖PET-CT, CT, MRI and other scans
- ✖Echocardiography and specialist tests
- ✖Original-brand, higher-dose or combination drugs
- ✖Further cycles and oral targeted tablets for home use
- ✖Hospital admission for side effects or complications
- ✖Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, surgery or radiotherapy
- ✖Port or PICC line insertion
- ✖Flights, hotel, food and local travel
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🇮🇳 ONCOLOGY PACKAGE — INDIA
Targeted Therapy for Cancer in India
Precision cancer drugs such as trastuzumab, osimertinib, imatinib, bevacizumab and rituximab, chosen by biomarker testing and given in day care by experienced medical oncologists at NABH and JCI accredited hospitals in India – with lower-cost biosimilars and generics.
✅ Free Medical Opinion in 48–72 h🧬 Biomarker-Matched Treatment💰 Starting USD 1,200✈️ Visa & Airport Support🗣️ Interpreter Available
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30 min–4 hr
Per infusion (or daily tablets)
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Day care
OPD basis, no admission
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60–80%
Response if target present
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1–3 weeks
First visit in India
📖 What is Targeted Therapy?
Cancer cells grow because of changes (mutations) in their genes and proteins that act like a stuck 'on' switch. Modern tests on a tumour biopsy or blood sample can find these specific changes – called targets or biomarkers – such as HER2 in breast and stomach cancer, EGFR and ALK in lung cancer, BCR-ABL in chronic myeloid leukaemia, or CD20 in lymphoma.
Targeted therapy uses drugs designed to block these exact targets. Some are given as a drip (monoclonal antibodies such as trastuzumab, rituximab, bevacizumab) and others as daily tablets (such as osimertinib, imatinib, alectinib, palbociclib, olaparib). Because they act mainly on cancer cells, they often work better and cause fewer side effects than standard chemotherapy, though they can still have side effects. They may be used alone or together with chemotherapy, hormone therapy or immunotherapy.
🖼️ Understand It in Pictures
💡 In simple words
Some cancers grow because of a specific change (mutation) in their cells. Targeted therapy medicines, as tablets or drips, block that change to slow or stop the cancer. A tumour test first shows whether a target is present.
How targeted therapy works
👀 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 Commonly Treated
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HER2-positive breast cancer
Trastuzumab, pertuzumab and T-DM1; CDK4/6 inhibitors for hormone-positive cancers.
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Lung cancer (EGFR, ALK, ROS1)
Tablets such as osimertinib, gefitinib, alectinib and lorlatinib.
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Leukaemia and lymphoma
Imatinib for CML, rituximab for B-cell lymphoma, ibrutinib and others.
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Colorectal cancer
Cetuximab or panitumumab (RAS wild-type) and bevacizumab.
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Liver and kidney cancer
Lenvatinib, sorafenib, cabozantinib, sunitinib and others.
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Ovarian and other cancers
PARP inhibitors (olaparib) for BRCA-mutated cancers; drugs for GIST, thyroid and melanoma.
⚠️ When Targeted Therapy May Be Considered
- ➤Confirmed cancer with a biopsy report
- ➤Tumour tested positive for a biomarker (HER2, EGFR, ALK etc.)
- ➤Advanced or spread (metastatic) cancer
- ➤Cancer that returned after earlier treatment
- ➤Need for treatment with fewer side effects
- ➤Patient not fit for strong chemotherapy
- ➤Leukaemia or lymphoma with a known target
- ➤Doctor advised next-generation gene testing (NGS)
💡 Targeted therapy only works when the tumour has the right target. If biomarker testing is negative, the drug is unlikely to help, and chemotherapy, immunotherapy, surgery or radiotherapy may be better. Biomarker testing on your biopsy is therefore the first and most important step.
🔬 Tests Before Treatment
| Test | Why it is done |
|---|---|
| Biopsy review and immunohistochemistry (IHC) | Confirms cancer type and tests proteins such as HER2, ER/PR, CD20 or ALK. |
| Molecular / gene tests (PCR, FISH, NGS) | Finds mutations such as EGFR, KRAS, BRAF, BRCA or gene fusions. |
| Liquid biopsy (selected cases) | Detects tumour DNA in blood when tissue is not available. |
| PET-CT or CT scans | Stage the cancer and give a baseline to measure response. |
| Blood tests (CBC, LFT, kidney, sugar) | Check organ function before starting drugs. |
| Echocardiography | Needed before trastuzumab and some other drugs that can affect the heart. |
| ECG and BP check | Some tablets affect heart rhythm and blood pressure. |
🏥 The Procedure — Step by Step
1
Free review of reports
Our oncologists review your biopsy, scans and previous treatment online.
2
Oncologist consultation in India
Examination, discussion of options and order of any missing tests.
3
Biomarker testing
Tissue or blood is tested for the targets (results in about 3–14 days).
4
Tumour board decision
Oncologists, surgeons and radiologists agree on the best treatment plan.
5
Pre-treatment tests
Blood tests, echo and ECG confirm it is safe to start.
6
First dose in day care
The first infusion is given slowly with monitoring, or tablets are started with clear instructions.
7
Monitoring for reactions
Nurses watch for allergy, BP change or fever during and after the dose.
8
Next cycles
Infusions are repeated every 1–3 weeks; tablets are taken daily at home.
9
Response assessment
Scans every 2–3 months show whether the cancer is shrinking.
10
Home continuation
Plan for continuing treatment in your home country with remote follow-up.
⚖️ Types of Targeted Therapy
| Drug type | How it works | Examples / best for |
|---|---|---|
| Monoclonal antibodies (drip) | Lock onto a protein on cancer cells and block it or mark it for destruction | Trastuzumab (HER2 breast), rituximab (lymphoma), cetuximab (colorectal) |
| Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (tablets) | Block growth signals inside cancer cells | Osimertinib (EGFR lung), imatinib (CML, GIST), alectinib (ALK lung) |
| Anti-angiogenesis drugs | Stop the tumour forming new blood vessels | Bevacizumab, lenvatinib (colorectal, liver, kidney, ovarian) |
| PARP and CDK4/6 inhibitors | Block cancer cell DNA repair or cell division | Olaparib (BRCA ovarian/breast), palbociclib (HR+ breast) |
| Antibody-drug conjugates | Antibody carries chemotherapy directly into the cancer cell | T-DM1, trastuzumab deruxtecan (HER2 cancers) |
📊 In the FLAURA trial (NEJM, 2018), first-line osimertinib for EGFR-mutated lung cancer gave a median progression-free survival of 18.9 months versus 10.2 months with older EGFR tablets; in the IRIS study, imatinib for chronic myeloid leukaemia achieved about 83% overall survival at 10 years.
📅 Your Day-by-Day Plan in India
| Day | What happens |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in India ✈️, airport pick-up and hotel check-in |
| Day 2 | Medical oncologist consultation and review of biopsy and scans |
| Day 3–5 | Biomarker tests (if not done), PET-CT, blood tests, echo |
| Day 6–10 | Waiting for gene test results; tumour board discussion |
| Day 10–12 | First targeted therapy dose in day care (OPD basis, home the same day) |
| Day 12–18 | Monitoring for side effects, second dose if weekly schedule |
| Day 18–21 | Home treatment plan, prescriptions and remote follow-up set up – Fly home ✈️ |
🌱 Recovery After Treatment
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Treatment day
Most patients walk out of day care the same day and rest at the hotel.
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First week
Watch for fever, rash, diarrhoea or tiredness; call the team if severe.
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Skin care
EGFR drugs can cause acne-like rash; moisturisers and sunscreen help.
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Heart & BP
Regular echo or BP checks for drugs like trastuzumab and bevacizumab.
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Daily life
Many patients continue work and normal activities during treatment.
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Every 2–3 months
Scans and blood tests to check response; treatment adjusted as needed.
🏆 Success Rate
| Outcome | Result |
|---|---|
| Tumour response in EGFR-mutant lung cancer (EGFR tablets) | About 60–80% |
| Median progression-free survival, osimertinib (FLAURA) | About 18.9 months |
| 10-year survival in CML with imatinib (IRIS) | About 83% |
| Reduction in recurrence risk with 1 year of trastuzumab (early HER2+ breast) | About 1/3 lower risk |
| Treatment given without hospital admission | Most patients (day care / tablets) |
Results depend on the cancer type and stage, the exact biomarker, the patient's fitness, and taking treatment regularly without gaps. Many cancers eventually become resistant, so regular scans and re-testing guide the next step.
🩹 Risks & Possible Complications
Side effects differ by drug; most are mild to moderate and manageable.
- •Skin rash, dry skin or nail changes – very common with EGFR drugs
- •Diarrhoea, nausea or mouth sores – common with many tablets
- •Infusion reactions (fever, chills) – mostly with the first dose, about 5–20%
- •Tiredness and low blood counts – common
- •High blood pressure or protein in urine – with anti-angiogenesis drugs
- •Heart weakness – about 2–5% with trastuzumab, usually reversible
- •Liver or lung inflammation – uncommon but important to detect early
💰 Cost of Targeted Therapy in India
The cost of targeted therapy in India starts from about USD 1,200 per cycle on an OPD / day-care basis. This covers the oncologist consultation, day-care charges, administration and a standard dose of a commonly used biosimilar or generic targeted drug. The final cost depends strongly on the drug, whether a biosimilar or the original brand is used, your body weight and the number of cycles.
| Option / Hospital tier | Approx. cost (USD) | Hospital stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Targeted therapy cycle (this package) | 1,200 | Day care / OPD | Standard biosimilar or generic drug, per cycle |
| Trastuzumab biosimilar (HER2) | 600 – 1,500 per cycle | Day care | Every 3 weeks, usually for 1 year |
| Oral TKI, e.g. generic imatinib / gefitinib | 100 – 600 per month | Home tablets | Indian generics are very affordable |
| Original-brand antibodies (e.g. pertuzumab, rituximab) | 1,500 – 4,000 per cycle | Day care | Depends on dose and brand |
| NGS gene panel test (one-time) | 400 – 1,000 | OPD | Finds targets for treatment |
⚠️ Final cost depends on the drug and brand, body weight, number of cycles, biomarker tests needed and the hospital. Quotes are confirmed after the oncologist examines the patient in India.
📋 What the Package Includes
✅ Included
- ✔Medical oncologist consultation
- ✔Day-care bed and nursing
- ✔One cycle of targeted drug (standard)
- ✔Infusion administration and pre-medications
- ✔Monitoring during infusion
- ✔Routine pre-cycle blood test
- ✔Treatment summary and plan
- ✔Free airport pick-up, visa letter and interpreter
❌ Not Included
- ✖Biopsy, IHC and gene / NGS tests
- ✖PET-CT, CT or MRI scans
- ✖Echocardiography
- ✖Original-brand or higher-dose drugs
- ✖Further cycles and oral drugs for home
- ✖Hospital admission for side effects
- ✖Chemotherapy, surgery or radiotherapy
- ✖Flights, hotel and food
✈️ Your Medical Travel Process with Satyug Healthcare
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Send reports | Biopsy and histopathology report, IHC report (HER2, ER/PR, CD20, PD-L1 etc.), any gene or NGS test report (EGFR, ALK, KRAS, BRCA etc.), recent PET-CT or CT scans with reports, blood tests, and a summary of all previous cancer treatment with dates. |
| 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 biopsy, IHC and gene test reports, PET-CT/CT scans, previous treatment summaries 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
Comprehensive cancer centres such as Max Super Speciality Hospital Saket, Fortis Memorial Research Institute Gurugram, Medanta – The Medicity, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute Delhi, Artemis Hospital Gurugram and Apollo Cancer Centre Chennai.
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Senior Specialists
Our partner medical oncologists work in multidisciplinary tumour boards and use biomarker-guided, internationally recommended (NCCN / ESMO) treatment protocols.
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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 is the cost of targeted therapy in India?
Targeted therapy in India starts from about USD 1,200 per cycle for a standard biosimilar drug in day care. Generic tablets can cost USD 100–600 per month, while original-brand antibodies can cost USD 1,500–4,000 per cycle.
➤ Is targeted therapy the same as chemotherapy?
No. Chemotherapy attacks all fast-growing cells, while targeted therapy blocks specific changes in cancer cells. It often has fewer side effects, but it only works if your tumour has the right target.
➤ Do I need to be admitted to hospital?
No. Most targeted drugs are given in day care on an OPD basis, or as tablets at home. You go back to your hotel the same day.
➤ How long do I need to stay in India?
Usually 1–3 weeks for tests, biomarker results and the first doses. Many patients then continue tablets or infusions at home with remote follow-up.
➤ What tests are needed before starting?
A biopsy with biomarker testing (IHC, PCR, FISH or NGS), scans and blood tests. Some drugs also need an echo of the heart.
➤ How well does targeted therapy work?
When the target is present, results can be very good – for example, 60–80% of EGFR-mutant lung cancers shrink with EGFR tablets. Benefit depends on the cancer and biomarker.
➤ Are Indian biosimilars and generics safe?
Yes. Indian biosimilars and generics are approved by the national regulator and are widely used. Your oncologist will explain the brand options and costs.
➤ What are the common side effects?
Rash, diarrhoea, tiredness, mouth sores, high blood pressure and infusion reactions are common. Serious effects on the heart, liver or lungs are uncommon and checked with regular tests.
➤ How long will I need treatment?
It depends on the drug. Trastuzumab for early breast cancer is usually given for 1 year; tablets for advanced cancer are often taken as long as they keep working.
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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: National Cancer Institute (NCI) – Targeted Therapy to Treat Cancer; NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines; ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines; Soria et al., FLAURA trial, NEJM 2018; Hochhaus et al., IRIS 10-year follow-up, NEJM 2017; NCBI StatPearls: Targeted Cancer Therapy / Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors; American Cancer Society; Mayo Clinic. Infographics: Satyug Healthcare.
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