How much does it cost to treat skin cancer in India?

A: Skin cancer treatment cost in India costs approximately 5000 USD. It is also important to understand that the skin cancer treatment cost in India is also affected by the number of travelers, the country one is traveling from and the number of days that will be spent for skin cancer treatment in India.

What doctor treats skin cancer?

Most basal and squamous cell cancers (as well as pre-cancers) are treated by dermatologists – doctors who specialize in treating skin diseases. If the cancer is more advanced, you may be treated by another type of doctor, such as: A surgical oncologist: a doctor who treats cancer with surgery.

How much does it cost to test for skin cancer?

The price of a skin biopsy by a dermatologist is $100 – $300. The average cost of the biopsy depends on the complexity and location of the biopsy. Will insurance cover the procedure? Sometimes insurance will cover the biopsy cost, but often this fee is out of pocket as part of your dermatology deductible.

How common is skin cancer in India?

The reported incidence of skin cancer in India is less than 1\% of all the cancers [18]. In our study the incidence of skin cancers is found to be 3.18\% of all the cancer patients registered over a period of one year at our centre. NMSC is known to be uncommon in Asians [19].

Is skin cancer easily treatable?

Found early, skin cancer is highly treatable. Often a dermatologist can treat an early skin cancer by removing the cancer and a bit of normal-looking skin. Given time to grow, treatment for skin cancer becomes more difficult.

Can a biopsy remove skin cancer?

For some basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers, a biopsy can remove enough of the tumor to eliminate the cancer. Most biopsies can be done right in the doctor’s office using local anesthesia. Before the biopsy, the doctor or nurse will clean your skin.

How much does biopsy of skin cost?

Fees

Standard Consultation:	$125
Long Consultation:	$180
Standard Biopsy:	$110 – $180
Cryotherapy:	$80
Biopsy with Stitches:	$250-$350

What’s the death rate of skin cancer?

5-year relative survival rates for melanoma skin cancer

SEER stage	5-year relative survival rate
Localized	99\%
Regional	66\%
Distant	27\%
All SEER stages combined	93\%