Brachytherapy (Internal Radiation) cost in India (2026)
Brachytherapy (Internal Radiation) in India starts from $6,100. Based on 8 hospital prices in our database. Your exact price depends on the hospital, room and implant.
- 1 nights in hospital
- 14 days to full recovery
- 8 hospital prices
- 4 days visa processing
- 88% reported success rate
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Best hospitals for Brachytherapy (Internal Radiation) in India
How we rankRanked by accreditation, patient rating and review count, then price.
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1 Indraprastha Apollo HospitalNew Delhi · ISO 9001 · JCI · NABH · ★ 4.9From$6,340from $6,340 2 doctors listed JCI accredited -
2 Medanta - The MedicityGurugram · ISO 9001 · JCI · NABH · ★ 4.7From$6,160from $6,160 3 doctors listed JCI accredited -
3 Artemis HospitalGurugram · ISO 9001 · JCI · NABH · ★ 4.5From$5,940from $5,940 2 doctors listed JCI accredited -
4 Max Super Speciality Hospital, SaketNew Delhi · ISO 9001 · JCI · NABH · ★ 4.3From$6,560from $6,560 2 doctors listed JCI accredited -
5 Amrita Hospital FaridabadFaridabad · ISO 9001 · JCI · NABH · ★ 4.4From$6,380from $6,380 1 doctor listed JCI accredited
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- Prices by country, city and hospital, compared with home
- All-in trip budget: treatment, stay, food, visa
- Day-by-day timeline and recovery milestones
- Visa summary, preparation checklist and questions to ask
- Treatment (typical listed price) 88% $10,200
- Accommodation 6% $700
- Food 4% $400
- Local transport 1% $100
- Visa fees 1% $150
- Estimated total$11,600
Source: medcasts.com · prices as of May 2026
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India vs other countries
Typical hospital price per country, from 72 price records in the Medcasts database.
What a hospital quote usually includes
- Surgeon, anaesthesia and operating room
- About 1 nights in hospital, with nursing care
- Routine tests and medicines during the stay
- Free Medcasts coordinator, visa letter help and airport pickup arrangements
- Not included: flights and hotel after discharge
Every quote we send lists what is and isn't included, line by line.
Your recovery plan
- Days 1–3Mild soreness, urinary frequency or a catheter may occur; most patients are home within a day or two.
- Weeks 1–4Urinary irritation or bowel urgency is common; simple medicines can help, and light activity resumes.
- Months 2–3Side effects usually ease as radiation effect settles; a first review checks symptoms and tumour markers.
- Months 6–12Tumour markers or scans show treatment response, with follow-up continuing for years.
Medical visa for India
India issues a dedicated Medical Visa for treatment abroad — apply online via the e-Medical portal or through an Indian consulate. Processing typically takes 3-5 working days for e-visa, longer for sticker visa. Two attendant visas (Medical Attendant Visa, M-X) can be issued for immediate family travelling with the patient.
- 1Choose your hospital from your quotes
- 2We help you get the hospital's invitation letter
- 3Apply with your passport, photo and the letter
- 4Fly. Your coordinator arranges airport pickup
Visa processing time by destination
We send the hospital invitation letter within 24 hours of your decision. Check your visa
About Brachytherapy (Internal Radiation)
Brachytherapy is internal radiation: a radioactive source is placed inside or beside a tumour so the cancer receives a high dose while surrounding tissue is spared. It is most often used for prostate and cervical cancer.
The source is delivered through needles, catheters or an applicator guided by ultrasound, CT or MRI. Low-dose-rate treatment leaves tiny seeds in place permanently, while high-dose-rate treatment passes a source through the catheters for a few minutes and then removes it. It may be the sole treatment or a boost alongside external beam radiotherapy, and the choice depends on the cancer type, size and stage.
Usually a good fit if
- Early-stage prostate cancer, or cervical and other pelvic cancers, where a boost of internal radiation is part of the plan.
- A tumour small and well defined enough on imaging for the applicator or seeds to cover it.
- Fit enough for anaesthesia and able to follow radiation-safety instructions afterwards.
May need to wait if
- A very large prostate or a tumour that has spread beyond the treatable area may make seed placement unsuitable.
- Previous pelvic radiation or severe urinary obstruction can raise the risk of side effects and needs specialist review.
- Active infection, or uncontrolled bleeding disorders, should be treated before any needle placement.
How to prepare
- Bring all staging scans, biopsy reports and PSA or other tumour-marker results so the team can plan the dose.
- Ask your doctor which blood thinners or other medicines to adjust before needle or applicator placement.
- Follow the fasting and bowel-preparation instructions given for the anaesthesia and the planning scan.
- Arrange to stay near the hospital for planning scans and any repeat HDR sessions.
- Ask about radiation-safety advice, such as time near children or pregnant women if permanent seeds are used.
Questions to ask your surgeon
- Is my cancer suited to permanent seeds, HDR, or external radiation combined with a brachytherapy boost?
- Which imaging guides placement and how is the dose planned and checked?
- How many procedures do I need and how long must I stay near the hospital?
- What radiation-safety rules apply at home, and for how long?
- What urinary, bowel or sexual side effects should I expect, and how are they managed?
- How will response be tracked, and who reviews my scans and blood tests at home?
Red flags when comparing hospitals
- No radiation oncologist or physicist is named as part of the planning team.
- Treatment is offered without recent staging scans or a documented dose plan.
- No clear explanation of radiation-safety precautions for permanent seeds.
- Brachytherapy is suggested for every stage without discussing external radiation or surgery.
Questions about Brachytherapy (Internal Radiation) in India
How much does Brachytherapy (Internal Radiation) cost in India in 2026?
Prices start from $6,100, based on 8 hospital prices in India in our database. Your final price depends on the hospital, room type and implant; we send written quotes that list what is included.
Is Brachytherapy (Internal Radiation) cheaper in India than in other countries?
India ranks 1 of 9 destinations we compare for this procedure. The lowest typical price is in India at about $10,205.
How long do I need to stay in India?
Most patients spend about 1 nights in hospital. Full recovery takes about 14 days; your surgeon will tell you when you are fit to fly home.
How long does a medical visa for India take?
Medical Visa (e-Medical available): processing takes about 4 days and the visa is valid for 60 days. We help with the hospital invitation letter.
Is brachytherapy painful?
The procedure is done under anaesthesia, so you should feel nothing. Afterwards there may be soreness, urinary irritation or mild perineal discomfort, which medicines usually control.
Will I be radioactive?
With temporary HDR sources you are not radioactive afterwards. With permanent seeds, radiation is low and confined near the body, so your team may advise limiting close contact with children and pregnant women for a period.
Can I fly home afterwards?
Often within a few days, but your team will confirm. Permanent seeds can occasionally trigger airport detectors, so ask for a letter describing the implant.
Is it used alone or with other treatment?
Either. Early prostate cancer may use brachytherapy alone; higher-risk prostate and cervical cancer usually combine it with external radiation, and sometimes hormone therapy or chemotherapy.