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Radiation therapy for stomach cancer in India typically costs from _op_726_price_from_ to _op_726_price_to_ for a full course. Total expenses depend on the technology used, the number of fractions, and the hospital tier. Patients save approximately _price_percent_discount_% compared to the US, where the average cost is _price_compare_US_average_. Treatment typically includes initial planning, radiation sessions, and regular oncologist consultations.

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Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing centers with advanced platforms like TrueBeam STx or Versa HD ensures high-precision delivery. Global Hospital Chennai and HCG Manavata provide these technologies at significantly lower rates than Western centers. For example, Global Hospital Mumbai reports costs 30–50% less than in Europe or the US. Expert oncologists like those at HCG Manavata have treated over 25,000 radiotherapy patients. This high volume often translates to better protocol efficiency and predictable pricing for international patients.

","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:

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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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