Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Pancreatic cancer treatment involves various approaches depending on the stage and severity of the disease. Common treatments include surgery (such as Whipple procedure), chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapies. The treatment plan is personalized based on the tumor’s location, spread, and the patient's overall health.
Whipple's Surgery - This surgery is most often performed to surgically remove the tumor of the head of the pancreas.
Distal Pancreatectomy - This is a minimally invasive surgery involving the removal of some part of the pancreas, including the tail.
Total Pancreatectomy - This procedure involves the complete removal of the pancreas, including the gallbladder, common bile duct, and spleen with some portion of the intestine and stomach and
Radiation Therapy - This involves the delivery of external radiation, usually 25 to 30 sessions, to kill the cancer cells. It may be delivered through IMRT or VMAT / RapidArc technique
Chemotherapy - This involves the use of specific medicines that are given intravenously to systematically target cancer cells.
Proton Therapy - This is a highly specialized form of radiation treatment which uses proton beams to target the cancer cells.
Immunotherapy - This is an advanced treatment that involves the intravenous administration of medicines, usually in the case of recurrent or metastatic cancer.
Targeted Therapy - This is an advanced treatment that involves the intravenous administration of medicines that specifically target the cancer cell mutation.
Pancreatic cancer is diagnosed through a physical exam and medical history review, followed by imaging tests like CT scans, MRI, or endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) for detailed views. Blood tests measure tumor markers like CA 19-9, which may be elevated.
| Diagnostic Procedure | Cost in USD |
|---|---|
| Blood Tests | 50 to 80 |
| Radiological Assessment | 100 to 200 |
| Histopathology Examination | 150 to 250 |
| Full Body PET Scan | 400 to 600 |
| Country | Cost in USD |
|---|---|
| India | 3000 to 8500 |
| Turkey | 4500 to 25000 |
| UAE | 5500 to 38000 |
| USA | 135,000 to 165,000 |
| City | Cost in USD |
|---|---|
| New Delhi / NCR | 4500 to 8500 |
| Mumbai | 5500 to 9500 |
| Bangalore | 6000 to 10800 |
| Chennai | 5500 to 9000 |
| Pricing Inclusions | Option |
|---|---|
| Routine patient investigations before surgery | Included |
| First Consultation | Included |
| Type of treatment advised | Included |
| Surgeon fee, OT charges, anesthesia | Included |
| Routine drugs and consumables required during hospitalization | Included |
| Pre-anesthesia check up and clearance | Included |
Artemis Hospitals, Gurgaon
Max Hospital Gurugram
Gleneagles Global HealthCity, Chennai
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi
Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
Medanta - The Medicity, Gurugram
Please note that the costs mentioned above are only indicative and not conclusive, as multiple factors influence the final cost of your treatment journey. These factors include:
Age of the patient; number and types of modalities advised; the choice of location, doctor and hospital; type, size and location of the tumor; stage and grade of cancer; pre-existing medical history; type and duration of treatment advised; type of approach drug used; type of surgery approach; need for extended hospital stay; need for any other additional treatment; type of surgery and approach; overall patient status and condition at the time of surgery; hotel stay, meals, and flights; extended hospital stay; post-operative follow-ups and medical management; post-operative dressing and nurse visits; any required blood products; complications management; treatment for any other underlying medical conditions; and any complex investigations.
