Transarterial Chemoembolisation (TACE) cost in Malaysia (2026)
Transarterial Chemoembolisation (TACE) in Malaysia starts from $7,600. Based on 8 hospital prices in our database. Your exact price depends on the hospital, room and implant.
- 2 nights in hospital
- 14 days to full recovery
- 8 hospital prices
- 3 days visa processing
- 70% reported success rate
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Best hospitals for Transarterial Chemoembolisation (TACE) in Malaysia
How we rankRanked by accreditation, patient rating and review count, then price.
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1 Prince Court Medical CentreKuala Lumpur · ISO 9001 · JCI · MSQH · ★ 4.5From$7,630from $7,630 JCI accredited -
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3 Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kota KinabaluKota KinabaluFrom$7,720from $7,720 -
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5 University Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical CentreKuala LumpurFrom$7,990from $7,990 1 doctor listed
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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) 89% $12,500
- Accommodation 6% $800
- Food 4% $500
- Local transport 1% $150
- Visa fees 0% $50
- Estimated total$14,100
Source: medcasts.com · prices as of May 2026
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Malaysia 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 2 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 1-3Post-embolisation syndrome: abdominal pain, nausea, low fever and tiredness are common and managed with medicines. Most people go home after one or two nights.
- Week 1-2Fatigue and reduced appetite gradually ease. Avoid heavy lifting and keep the groin puncture site clean.
- Weeks 4-6Follow-up scan and liver blood tests show what proportion of the tumour responded and whether another session is needed.
- Months 3-6Repeat treatments or switch to another therapy depending on scans; regular surveillance continues.
Medical visa for Malaysia
Most nationalities get visa-free entry or visa-on-arrival for 30-90 days in Malaysia — sufficient for most medical travel. For stays beyond 30 days, or for GCC/African patients needing paperwork-forward entry, the Medical Visa through Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) is the route. MHTC-approved hospitals streamline visa + airport pickup.
- 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 Transarterial Chemoembolisation (TACE)
Transarterial chemoembolisation (TACE) delivers chemotherapy directly into the artery feeding a liver tumour and then blocks that artery. It is mainly used for liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery.
An interventional radiologist passes a thin catheter through the groin or wrist up to the hepatic artery under X-ray guidance. Chemotherapy, mixed with oil or loaded onto small beads, is injected into the branches supplying the tumour, followed by particles that cut off its blood flow. Conventional TACE and drug-eluting bead TACE are the two main techniques.
Usually a good fit if
- Liver-confined hepatocellular carcinoma or liver metastases that cannot be cured by surgery or ablation.
- Preserved liver function, usually Child-Pugh class A or early B, with an open portal vein.
- Waiting for a liver transplant and needing the tumour controlled in the meantime.
- Good general fitness, allowing you to manage the post-embolisation symptoms.
May need to wait if
- Advanced liver failure, jaundice or fluid in the abdomen, where blocking blood flow could worsen liver function.
- Portal vein completely blocked by tumour, unless the specialist decides the risk is acceptable.
- Severe kidney impairment or uncontrolled contrast dye allergy.
- Active infection or an uncorrected bleeding tendency.
How to prepare
- Bring recent triphasic CT or MRI of the liver, alpha-fetoprotein levels and any biopsy reports so the team can confirm the tumour is suitable.
- Have liver function tests, clotting tests and kidney function checked, as contrast dye and reduced liver reserve both affect safety.
- Ask your doctor which blood thinners or diabetes medicines need adjusting; never stop them yourself.
- Tell the team about any contrast dye allergy or past kidney problems before travel.
- Plan to stay near the hospital for several days after treatment and ask whether a repeat session is likely.
Questions to ask your surgeon
- Is conventional TACE or drug-eluting bead TACE better for my tumour, and why?
- Has my case been discussed by a liver tumour board, and are ablation, surgery or Y-90 better options?
- How many TACE sessions do you expect, and how will response be measured?
- How do you protect my remaining liver function between sessions?
- What symptoms after discharge need urgent contact, and who can I reach from home?
- How many TACE procedures does your interventional team perform each year?
Red flags when comparing hospitals
- No review of recent liver imaging and blood tests before offering TACE.
- No multidisciplinary tumour board discussion or no mention of alternatives such as ablation or resection.
- Promising a cure from TACE alone for a large or multi-focal tumour.
- No interventional radiologist with liver experience, or no intensive care backup nearby.
Questions about Transarterial Chemoembolisation (TACE) in Malaysia
How much does Transarterial Chemoembolisation (TACE) cost in Malaysia in 2026?
Prices start from $7,600, based on 8 hospital prices in Malaysia in our database. Your final price depends on the hospital, room type and implant; we send written quotes that list what is included.
Is Transarterial Chemoembolisation (TACE) cheaper in Malaysia than in other countries?
Malaysia ranks 3 of 9 destinations we compare for this procedure. The lowest typical price is in India at about $8,578.
How long do I need to stay in Malaysia?
Most patients spend about 2 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 Malaysia take?
Visa-on-arrival (most nationalities) + Medical Visa for extended stays: processing takes about 3 days and the visa is valid for 30 days. We help with the hospital invitation letter.
Is TACE painful?
Pain in the upper abdomen is common for a few days because the treated area is starved of blood. It is controlled with regular painkillers and anti-sickness medicines, and usually settles within a week.
Will TACE cure my liver cancer?
TACE usually controls rather than cures disease, though some small tumours respond completely. It is often repeated or combined with other treatments.
Why do I need a fever check afterwards?
A mild fever is expected, but a high or lasting fever with worsening pain can signal infection of the treated area and needs prompt assessment.
Can I fly home afterwards?
Most people wait until pain and fever settle and the follow-up bloods are stable, often about a week. Your radiologist will confirm.