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Get Free ConsultationChemotherapy referrals to MedTrav fall into two patterns: patients completing an entire course in India for cost or access reasons, and patients who need a specific drug or combination unavailable at home, then continue routine cycles locally using the exact same protocol.
Cytotoxic drug combinations tailored to your cancer type and stage — the most common referral, typically delivered as outpatient IV cycles.
Biomarker-driven drugs for eligible cancers (e.g. HER2-positive breast cancer, EGFR-mutant lung cancer) — confirmed only after genomic/biomarker testing.
Checkpoint inhibitors and related agents for eligible advanced-stage cancers, used alongside or after conventional chemotherapy where indicated.
Your oncologist confirms the exact drug combination, doses and cycle schedule before treatment starts — shared with you as a written plan.
Counts checked before every cycle to confirm it's safe to proceed; doses are adjusted if needed.
Most cycles are delivered as an outpatient day visit, typically 1–4 hours depending on the regimen.
Side effects and response are tracked between visits, with supportive medication adjusted as needed.
Scans are repeated at intervals to confirm the treatment is working, adjusting the plan if it isn't.
If you're completing cycles at home, your exact protocol and response data is shared with your local oncologist.
Figures below are indicative ranges reported across accredited Indian hospitals, for planning purposes only — not a marketed or final price.
| Treatment type | Indicative cost (USD) | Typical visit length |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional chemotherapy (per cycle) | $150 – $450 | 3–6 hours, outpatient |
| Targeted therapy (per cycle, drug-dependent) | $400 – $1,800 | 2–4 hours, outpatient |
| Immunotherapy (per cycle, drug-dependent) | $700 – $2,500 | 1–2 hours, outpatient |
| Full course (4–6 cycles, conventional) | $700 – $2,800 | Across 3–5 months |
What drives the biggest cost swing: Targeted therapy and immunotherapy drugs vary enormously by brand and manufacturer — a generic vs. patented version of the same drug class can differ several-fold in price. MedTrav's estimate specifies exactly which drug and brand is included before your first cycle.
Based on USD 1,000 and approximate September 2026 exchange rates — these move daily and are shown only as a rough reference. Your written estimate and final invoice are always confirmed in USD; your bank or card network sets the exact conversion at the time you pay.
Yes — many patients complete their entire chemotherapy protocol in India across multiple cycles, while others complete 1–2 cycles in India and continue the remaining cycles with their home oncologist using the same written protocol, coordinated via tele-consultation.
This depends entirely on cancer type, stage and the specific protocol chosen by your oncologist — common regimens run 4–8 cycles spaced 2–4 weeks apart, confirmed in your written treatment plan before the first cycle starts.
Yes, where clinically indicated — many partner hospitals offer targeted therapy and immunotherapy agents alongside or instead of conventional chemotherapy for eligible cancer types, based on biomarker and genomic testing.
Typically a same-day outpatient visit: bloodwork to confirm your counts are safe for treatment, medication administered via IV over 1–4 hours depending on the protocol, and monitoring before you're discharged the same day — inpatient admission is only needed for specific regimens or complications.
Yes, this is common — MedTrav provides your complete written protocol (drugs, doses, schedule) so your home oncologist can continue identical cycles, with tele-consultation check-ins to monitor response and side effects.
Your care team monitors blood counts and symptoms at each visit and adjusts supportive medication (anti-nausea, growth factors, etc.) as needed — the same protocol used for domestic patients at the treating hospital.
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