Breast Cancer Surgery Cost: Factors That Affect the Price

Why choose Oncare for your breast cancer surgery?

At Oncare, we offer personalized treatment not only considering breast cancer but also inquires about a patient's medical and family history, lifestyle, and overall mental health. Oncare is one of the trusted partners in cancer care. 

We have a specialized oncology team for breast cancer treatment. Our cancer specialists have expertise in medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology, pain management, and support and care, which helps to best address any specific needs to provide the best cost of these cancer surgeries in India.

Factors affecting the cost of cancer surgery

The overall cost of this cancer surgery is often influenced by several factors including the type of surgery, the stage of the patient's cancer, the location of hospital and their facilities, doctor and their experience and the additional treatments like chemotherapy or radiation therapy as well. 

Here’s the most detailed breakdown of the factors, these may include:

Type of Hospital and its distance

The hospital and its location also have a major impact on your treatment and its cost. For example, the hospital where you get the surgery and its location can affect the cost of surgery and its pricing. The hospitals in the metro cities tend to charge more than hospitals in Tier 2 cities in India.

Doctor and their experience

A highly experienced oncologist and surgical oncologist usually charge more than less experienced healthcare practitioners. While opting for a senior doctor, expect the cost to be more than your expectations. But it often indicates better treatment outcomes and a low chance of post-surgery complications.

Hospital facilities and infrastructure

If you choose a high end corporate hospital with private rooms, other facilities and additional comfort affinities it might directly impact your treatment costs. While choosing a mid-sized hospital set won’t charge you costly, and drain your pockets easily.

Pre- operative tests and surgeries

Before starting any major surgery, patients would be required to undergo various diagnostic tests like MRIs, CT scans, biopsies, and blood tests. These pre-surgical expenses can add up to a notable amount, depending on the hospital’s pricing structure.

Post-surgery care

After undergoing a surgery, patients may require to follow these things, including:

• Patients needs to take pain management medications
• Antibiotics medicines
• Physiotherapy
• Follow-up consultations

All of these costs are often billed separately and it can also impact your overall treatment expenses.

Health insurance coverage

If you have health insurance coverage, it can significantly reduce out-of-pocket expenses for the patients. While the coverage often depends on the policy terms, hospital tie-ups, and claim limits.

Additional treatment costs

Cancer surgery is mostly followed by chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or targeted therapy. While these treatment costs are not involved in the surgery cost. These treatments should be considered in your total treatment budget.

Consult Today

While the cost of a cancer surgery mostly depends on multiple factors, including early diagnosis, the right hospital choice, and the patient’s insurance coverage, it can often help to manage the treatment expenses. If you are diagnosed with breast cancer, then consult an oncology team and medical coordinator to make the most informed decision for your treatment journey. 

At Oncare, we offer premium-quality cancer treatments, including advanced cancer surgeries at affordable price ranges with an experienced cancer specialist consultation.

If you or any loved ones of yours are diagnosed with cancer, then visit Oncare Cancer Center and book an appointment with our cancer specialist today. Get an estimated cost of your cancer treatments.