Hospitals and Cost of Ovarian Cancer in India

Ovarian cancer is cancer that develops in a part of the female reproductive system, called ovaries. Present in the pelvis on either side of the uterus, this part of the reproductive system is responsible for the production of female hormones progesterone and estrogen and releasing eggs into the fallopian tube. This almond-sized organ is subject to epithelial ovarian cancer, which is the most common type of cancer that occurs in the human body, it is further categorized into 6 subtypes. Women who had never bear a child are at a greater risk of this type of cancer.

Ovarian cancer treatment in India

Treatment of ovarian cancer in India is done by several treatment methods, which depend upon the stage and severity of cancer. It also takes into account the patient's current health and her future in context to her reproductive capability and sexual functions. For most of the part, surgery is the route taken to treat cancer after the diagnosis. If cancer has spread to other parts of the body, the surgeon tries to remove as many cancer tissues through surgery as possible and treat the remaining cells with radiation and chemotherapy.

Cost Comparison

India turns out to be the most preferred ovarian cancer treatment destination due to its significantly low cost of treatment in comparison to western countries like the USA and UK. It is not just the low cost but the quality healthcare that is provided by Indian healthcare companies. The average cost of total ovarian cancer surgery in India costs $3700  which is significantly lower than the $16000 in the UK and $20000 in the USA.