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Radiotherapy for prostate cancer in India typically costs from _op_695_price_from_ to _op_695_price_to_. Total expenses depend on the chosen radiation technology, the number of sessions, and the clinic location. In the US, this procedure costs _price_compare_US_average_ on average. Standard pricing usually covers the treatment sessions, planning, and medical team fees in major hubs like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.

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Bookimed Expert Insight. Patients often find high value at centers like HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, which has treated 25,000 radiotherapy cases. Specialized clinics often house advanced Versa HD units and TomoTherapy-H systems. Apollo Hospital Indraprastha in Delhi offers competitive rates for TrueBeam STx technology. Choosing a JCI-accredited facility ensures international quality standards for a fraction of US costs.

","faq":[{"q":"What documents are required to apply for a visa to India for treatment?","a":"

Visa for travel to India requires a number of documents. The necessary list of documents includes:

"},{"q":"What hotel services are provided here?","a":"

In India, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. Most tourists choose 4 and 5-star hotels. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied European and Asian food, a vast, well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have a water park available to guests. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.

"},{"q":"Do I need a visa?","a":"

International patients are required to receive an electronic visa (e-Visa). The maximum period of stay in the country with this visa type is 6 months. Read more about the visa terms for treatment in India here.

"},{"q":"What is the level of medicine in India?","a":"

Healthcare in India is based on cost-effective models. Most of the hospitals are private — 65% of annual GDP is out-of-pocket medical payments.

1.4 mln doctors provide excellent treatments in the country. 74% of the Indian medical care is private. The local healthcare centers have international and national certificates that confirm the high quality of services and patients' safety:

India has 39 JCI-accredited medical centers in contrast with 20 JCI-certified facilities in Germany and 10 hospitals in Israel.

"},{"q":"What should you know about India before the trip?","a":"

Currency

Indian Rupee (you also can pay for services in USD)

Best period for the trip

October-March

Language

Hindi (most of medical staff speaks English fluently)

Visa

is required

Time difference with Europe

5 hours

Time difference with the USA

10 hours

Capital

New Delhi

Medical tourism center

Mumbai, New Delhi

Popular resorts

Goa, Jaipur, Mumbai

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