Breast cancer treatment depends on the type and stage of the tumour. A multidisciplinary tumour board — surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, pathologists and radiologists — recommends a plan, which may combine several treatments over time.
What treatment options may your specialist discuss?
- Breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy, with reconstruction where suitable
- Chemotherapy, hormonal and targeted therapy
- Radiation therapy
What does the trip look like, stage by stage?
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Before you travel
We share your biopsy report, pathology slides or blocks and scans with suitable accredited hospitals, return their written opinions and estimates, and — once you choose — arrange the hospital letter for your e-Medical visa and up to two attendant visas.
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Arrival and assessment
Airport pickup, check-in near the hospital and your first consultation. The specialist team reviews your reports in person and orders any repeat tests they need before confirming the plan.
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Tumour board plan
Your case is discussed by the multidisciplinary team, who explain the recommended plan and alternatives to you.
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Treatment phase
Surgery, chemotherapy or radiation as planned. Some treatment can continue at home under your local oncologist.
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Stay and support
A long-stay apartment if treatment runs in cycles, with interpreter and family support.
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Fitness to fly and home
A final review, your discharge summary, medicines and written follow-up plan. We arrange the return journey and the first teleconsultation with your treating team.
About timelines
We do not publish how many days each stage takes. That depends on your condition, your treatment and how you recover, and it is decided by your treating specialist — who sets it out in writing before you travel.
Questions patients ask
What are the treatment options for breast cancer in India?
Specialists in India may discuss: Breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy, with reconstruction where suitable; Chemotherapy, hormonal and targeted therapy; Radiation therapy. Which one suits you is a decision for your treating specialist after reviewing your reports.
Where in India is breast cancer treated?
Accredited hospitals with cancer care programmes are concentrated in Chennai, Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. We suggest hospitals based on your case, not a fixed list.
How long will I need to stay in India?
That depends on your condition, your treatment and how you recover. Your treating specialist sets it out in writing before you travel, so you can plan your visa, attendant and stay around it.
How do I start?
Send a short summary through the free case review. We reply with the reports the specialists need and a secure way to share them, then return written opinions and estimates from suitable accredited hospitals.
Planning the trip: read the India medical visa guide and how we verify hospitals.