If you or someone close to you has been advised to undergo a bone marrow transplant, understanding the treatment is only one part of the decision. Bone marrow transplant cost can also play an important role, especially if you are comparing treatment options in different countries. Bone marrow transplants are…

Hearing that your liver tumour can’t be removed with surgery is hard news. The next question is usually, “Is there anything else that can reach the tumour without harming the rest of my liver?” Y-90 radioembolization is one answer. It places tiny radioactive beads inside the blood vessels that feed…

CAR-T cell therapy cost varies hugely by country. In the US, the product alone lists at roughly $400,000 to $475,000, and a full treatment episode often passes $800,000. Germany’s negotiated product prices sit around €320,000 to €360,000. India’s home-grown CAR-T costs a fraction of that, around ₹40 lakh. Eligibility, approved…

What Is the Survival Rate for Pancreatic Cancer? Pancreatic cancer has one of the lowest survival rates among major cancers, largely because it is often diagnosed after the disease has already spread. According to the latest U.S. SEER data, the 5-year relative survival rate for pancreatic cancer is about 13%. To…

Cancer clinical trials in Germany test new treatments under strict EU and German oversight, and international patients can apply. Places are limited: you must meet each trial’s medical criteria, attend regular visits in person, and understand the consent form. The trial sponsor usually covers the study drug, while travel and…

If your oncologist has mentioned PRRT for neuroendocrine tumours in Germany, you probably have a lot of questions. Does it work? Is it safe? And is it worth travelling for? Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) grow from hormone-making cells, most often in the gut or pancreas. Many grow slowly, so people can…

If you’ve noticed a small lump or swelling in your neck, it’s understandable to wonder what’s causing it. Swollen neck lymph nodes are very common and are often your body’s response to an infection such as a cold, sore throat, or dental infection. But you may also be wondering: Can…

Seeing blood in the toilet or on your toilet paper after a bowel movement can be unsettling. Your first question may be, “Is this something I should worry about?” The good news is that rectal bleeding can happen for many reasons, and common causes include hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and constipation.…

“Why am I so itchy?” It starts with a small itch. Maybe there’s no visible rash. Maybe it keeps coming back at night, or you’ve been scratching for days without figuring out what’s causing it. Most of the time, itchy skin has a simple explanation. Dry skin, allergies, eczema, medications,…

What Does an IDC Diagnosis Really Mean? Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) is a type of breast cancer that begins in the cells lining a milk duct and grows beyond the duct into the surrounding breast tissue. IDC is the most common type of invasive breast cancer, accounting for about 70%…

Fertility preservation protects your ability to have biological children before cancer treatment begins. Options include egg freezing, embryo freezing, sperm banking, ovarian tissue freezing and ovarian suppression. Egg or embryo freezing takes 10 to 14 days. Sperm banking takes one to three days. High-dose alkylating chemotherapy carries more than a…

JCI-accredited cancer hospitals in India provide multidisciplinary oncology care supported by internationally recognized quality and patient-safety standards. Depending on the hospital, patients may have access to cancer surgery, chemotherapy, advanced radiation therapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, bone marrow transplantation, precision oncology, and specialized treatments such as proton therapy or CAR-T therapy. Major…