What is Liver Cancer?
Liver cancer, primarily hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), is a serious malignancy that originates in the liver cells, often linked to chronic hepatitis B/C, cirrhosis, and alcohol abuse. It is the sixth most common cancer globally and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths, largely due to its silent progression—symptoms often appear late, making early detection crucial.
- Treatment depends on the stage of cancer, liver function, and patient fitness, and may include:
- Surgery (partial hepatectomy) – for localized tumours in early-stage liver cancer
- Liver transplantation – in select cases where both tumour burden and liver failure are present
- Ablation techniques (radiofrequency or microwave) – to destroy tumours without surgery
- Trans-arterial chemoembolization (TACE) – delivers chemotherapy directly to liver tumours
- Targeted therapies & immunotherapy – for advanced/metastatic stages
- Palliative care & radiation – for symptom control in late-stage disease
Minimally invasive techniques like robotic-assisted surgery and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) are increasingly available in India, ensuring precise treatment with shorter recovery.
Why Choose India for Liver Cancer Treatment?
India, especially Tier 1 hospitals in Delhi NCR such as Apollo Hospitals (Delhi), Fortis Memorial Research Institute (Gurugram), Max Super Speciality Hospital (Saket), and ILBS (Delhi), offers highly specialized and cost-effective care for liver cancer. Key reasons include:
Globally trained hepatologists, oncologists, and transplant surgeons
- High-end diagnostics (MRI, PET-CT, biopsy, tumour marker profiling) and modern facilities
- Multidisciplinary approach integrating surgery, oncology, and liver care for complex cases
- Advanced procedures like robotic surgery, TACE, and personalized immunotherapy protocols
- International patient services with visa support, language interpreters, and private coordinators
Most importantly, cost savings of over 70–80% make India an affordable alternative without compromising outcomes.
ملخص التكلفة والمدة
متوسط التكلفة في الهند: USD 5,000 – 15,000
الإقامة في المستشفى مطلوبة: 2 – 14 days (depending on surgery or therapy)
الإقامة بعد العلاج في الهند: 2 – 6 weeks (follow-ups, recovery, monitoring)