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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is cancer treatment in India safe for international patients?
A: Yes. JCI-accredited hospitals with dedicated international oncology teams, Russian-speaking coordinators, and 24-hour patient support. Hospitals like BLK-Max, Medanta, and Max have treated thousands of CIS cancer patients with documented outcomes.
Q: How does chemotherapy cost in India compare to Kazakhstan?
A: Chemotherapy in India costs 50–70% less than in Kazakhstan’s private hospitals. A full course of carboplatin-paclitaxel chemotherapy in India is approximately $800–$1,500 per cycle vs $2,500–$4,000 per cycle privately in Kazakhstan.
Q: Can I get immunotherapy in India? Is it available?
A: Yes. Immunotherapy drugs including pembrolizumab (Keytruda), nivolumab (Opdivo), and others are available at major Indian hospitals. Generic versions approved by Indian regulators cost 80% less than branded versions in CIS countries.
Q: How do I get a second opinion from an Indian oncologist before travelling?
A: Send your biopsy reports, PET-CT or CT scans, histopathology reports, and current treatment plan to MediKaya Healthcare via WhatsApp or email. An Indian oncologist will review and provide a second opinion report within 48 hours — free of charge.
Q: Can a patient continue chemotherapy started in Kazakhstan in India?
A: Yes, in most cases. Indian oncologists review the existing protocol and either continue it or recommend modifications. All communication with your Kazakhstan oncologist can be coordinated by MediKaya Healthcare.
Краткое содержание (Russian Summary)
Доктор Тежиндер Катария — председатель отдела онкологии и лучевой терапии в Medanta The Medicity, Гургаон. Один из ведущих специалистов Индии по лучевой терапии, включая IMRT, IGRT, VMAT и стереотаксическую радиохирургию. Стоимость полного курса лучевой терапии в Индии: $2 500–5 500. В Казахстане: $8 000–14 000 (при ограниченном доступе к современным технологиям). В Германии: $20 000–40 000. Начало лечения: через 3–7 дней после прибытия. Отправьте ваш диагноз и МРТ-снимки — бесплатная консультация за 48 часов.