Cancer Treatment in India

Cancer is the name given to a collection of related diseases. There are more than 100 types of cancers. In all types of cancer, some of the body’s cells begin to divide without stopping and spread into surrounding tissues.

It can originate from almost anywhere in the human body, which is made up of trillions of cells. Normally, human cells grow and divide to form new cells as the body needs them. When cells grow old or become damaged, they die, and new cells take their place. When cancer develops, however, this orderly process breaks down. As cells become more and more abnormal, old or damaged cells survive when they should die, and new cells form when they are not needed. These extra cells can divide without stopping and may form growths called tumors.

Growth in Technology and relentless efforts by scientists, now there are several treatments available worldwide to cure and treat the deadly disease. However the treatments depend upon the type of cancer you have and how advance it has spread in your body.

Some people with cancer will have only one treatment. But most people have a combination of treatments, such as surgery with chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy. You may also have immunotherapy, targeted therapy, or hormone therapy.

It may appear very difficult to understand what treatment you should opt for, but a thorough conversation with the concerned doctor may satisfy you for the best treatment.

We Med Treatment India Step in to help you:

Once we receive your Medical Records, our Medical Manager consult with concerned highly skilled doctors in our partner Healthcare Hospitals and provide you with best options for the most reliable treatment to get you rid of this deadly disease.

Cancer Treatment Options in India

Cancer Statistics in the World

Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, and is responsible for an estimated 9.6 million deaths in 2019. Globally, about 1 in 6 deaths is due to cancer.

Approximately 70% of deaths from cancer occur in low- and middle-income countries.

Around one third of deaths from cancer are due to the 5 leading behavioral and dietary risks: high body mass index, low fruit and vegetable intake, lack of physical activity, tobacco use, and alcohol use.

Tobacco use is the most important risk factor for cancer and is responsible for approximately 22% of cancer deaths.

Cancer causing infections, such as hepatitis and human papilloma virus (HPV), are responsible for up to 25% of cancer cases in low- and middle-income countries.

Late-stage presentation and inaccessible diagnosis and treatment are common. In 2017, only 26% of low-income countries reported having pathology services generally available in the public sector. More than 90% of high-income countries reported treatment services are available compared to less than 30% of low-income countries.

Most Common Cancer Types

• Lung (2.09 million cases)
• Breast (2.09 million cases)
• Colorectal (1.80 million cases)
• Prostate (1.28 million cases)
• Skin cancer (non-melanoma) (1.04 million cases)
• Stomach (1.03 million cases)

Most Common of Cancer Types resulting to Deaths

• Lung (1.76 million deaths)
• Colorectal (862 000 deaths)
• Stomach (783 000 deaths)
• Liver (782 000 deaths)
• Breast (627 000 deaths)

Top 10 Cancer Hospitals in India

01. Tata Memorial hospital, Mumbai
02. Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research centre, Delhi
03. Indraprastha Apollo hospital, Delhi
04. Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute, Mumbai
05. Saifee Hospital, Mumbai
06. Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai
07. Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
08. Adyar Cancer Institute, Chennai
09. KIDWAI Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore
10. American Oncology Institute, Hyderabad