Chemotherapy For Lung Cancer in India — AUD Costs, Best Clinics 2026

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How Much Does Chemotherapy for lung cancer Cost in India in AUD?

Chemotherapy for lung cancer in India typically costs from AUD $1,300. The total investment depends on the drug protocol, whether you use generic or brand-name medications, and the hospital's location. In Australia, the average cost for similar treatment is around AUD $14,100. By choosing India, Australians often save approximately 91%. These costs usually cover medical consultations, chemotherapy administration, and basic nursing care.

Generic drug protocols: Often reduce medication costs by 50–80% compared to imported innovator brands.
Daycare administration: Generally saves between 15–25% compared to overnight inpatient stays in private rooms.
Supportive care: Anti-nausea and immunity-boosting medications add a small premium to each treatment cycle.
Diagnostic imaging: Pre-treatment PET-CT scans and biopsies are essential factors for overall budgeting.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing NABH-accredited facilities provides high-quality care at a fraction of Australian private costs. For instance, HCG Manavata Cancer Centre uses IBM Watson for Oncology to assist in precise treatment selection. Specialists like Dr. Shruti Kate, who holds a travel award from the World Conference on Lung Cancer, offer expertise comparable to top Western centres. Many larger hospitals, such as Global Hospital Chennai, lead in minimally invasive thoracic care, providing comprehensive support for complex cases.

	India	Thailand	Turkey
Chemotherapy for lung cancer	from AUD $1,300	≈ AUD $6,000	from AUD $1,200

Data verified by Bookimed as of October 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 63 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2025–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.

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Best Chemotherapy for lung cancer Clinics in India for Australians: 6 Verified Options and AUD Prices

Medanta Hospital

India, Gurgaon

Clinic is certified :

Medanta Hospital's JCI and NABH accreditation signals strict international safety standards. Its oncology research institute provides access to specialised care, while the centre's 1250-bed scale ensures multidisciplinary support. The hospital is conveniently located 18 km from New Delhi's main international airport.

Price on request

Manipal Hospitals

India, Bengaluru

Clinic is certified :

Manipal Hospitals is India's third largest healthcare provider, JCI-accredited with 50+ years' experience. The oncology department specialises in lung cancer. The hospital treats over 2 million patients annually from 30 countries and is recognised in Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals ranking. Services cover 60 departments across the network of 15 hospitals.

diagnostics
Consultation with creation of treatment plan	AUD $86 - AUD $216

Global Hospital Chennai

India, Chennai

Clinic is certified :

Global Hospital Chennai holds NABH accreditation, adhering to international quality standards for patient safety. Its oncology centre is equipped with the TrueBeam STx system for precise tumour irradiation, complementing chemotherapy care. As part of the Gleneagles Global Hospitals group, it serves over 2 million patients annually. The clinic's international patient services include visa assistance, airport transfers, interpreters and help with hotel booking.

Price on request

Global Hospital Mumbai

India, Mumbai

Clinic is certified :

Global Hospital Mumbai is part of the Gleneagles Global Hospitals Group, serving 8,000 international patients annually. Treatment may cost around A$1,500–A$1,900. The NABH and NABL accreditations confirm international standards for treatment quality and laboratory accuracy. Free airport transfers and interpreter services ease the journey for Australian patients.

diagnostics
MRI of one area	AUD $173 - AUD $360
PET/CT	AUD $647 - AUD $935
treatment
Chemotherapy for lung cancer	AUD $1,438 - AUD $3,596

Manipal Goa Hospital

India, Panaji

Clinic is certified :

Manipal Goa Hospital uses IBM Watson for Oncology, an AI system with 96% accuracy for lung cancer treatment planning. Its package typically covers transfers, interpreters, accommodation and meals, with costs often 2–5 times lower than in Australia. The clinic is NABH accredited and part of the Manipal network, which treats 2 million international patients annually.

Price on request

HCG Manavata Cancer Centre

India, Nashik

Shruti Kate

15 years of experience

Clinic is certified :

HCG Manavata is Maharashtra's first NABH-accredited cancer hospital, treating over 75,000 patients annually. Dr Shruti Kate, trained at the leading Tata Memorial Hospital, specialises in lung cancer immunotherapy and metronomic therapy. Chemotherapy typically runs around A$1,500–A$1,750. The centre was first in the region to introduce TomoTherapy-H and Versa HD radiotherapy units.

diagnostics
Chest X-Ray	AUD $14 - AUD $29
Online Consultation with Dermatologist	AUD $36 - AUD $58
treatment
Chemotherapy for lung cancer	AUD $1,151 - AUD $8,631

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Ahmer Arif Shaikh

15 years of experience

Dr. Ahmer Arif Shaikh is a surgical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in oral cancer treatment with a focus on organ preservation. Dr. Shaikh completed fellowship training in head and neck surgical oncology at the same center. He is proficient in performing major maxillofacial and head and neck surgeries.

Expert in functional rehabilitation for patients recovering from oral cancer.
Active researcher with multiple publications in various medical journals.
Works at an NABH-accredited center that treats over 75,000 patients yearly.
Treats complex conditions including tongue, thyroid, and tonsil cancers.

Shruti Kate

15 years of experience

Dr Shruti Kate is a lung cancer specialist who received the prestigious travel award at the World Conference on Lung Cancer in Toronto.

Serves as Head of Department and Consultant at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre
Former consultant at Tata Memorial Hospital – India's premier cancer research institution
Uses immunotherapy and metronomic low-dose drug protocols for advanced-stage cases
Member of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)
Maintains active membership with the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Chaitainya Borde

11 years of experience

The doctor is an experienced nuclear medicine specialist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with 12 years in the field. The doctor specializes in various nuclear scans, PET-CT scans, and nuclear cardiology services, demonstrating proficiency in radioiodine and Lu-177 RN therapies. Over the course of their career, the doctor has managed more than 30,000 PET scans and treated over 1,000 thyroid cancer patients. Additionally, the doctor has contributed to the field through published papers in various medical journals.

Sridhar P.S.

30 years of experience

Professor Sridhar P.S. is a specialist in precision oncology at HCG Cancer Centre, focusing on targeted approaches for lung tumours.

Holds a Doctor of Medicine in radiotherapy from Banaras Hindu University
Diplomate of the National Board in radiotherapy oncology
Expert in managing complex lung cancer cases using systemic therapies
Active member of the Association of Radiation Oncology of India
Collaborates with the Society for Neuro-Oncology for secondary lung cancer spread

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Anonymous • PET/CT

18 Dec 2018

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Everything is well organized there

Was on vacation in the state of Goa. Before the trip, he performed an operation to remove prostate adenoma, according to the results of a biopsy, he found signs of adenocarcinoma. In order to have different opinions, the doctors decided to consult with a local oncourologist from Manipal hospital. Ostap Bondarenko from Bookimed arranged for me to see a doctor. Before that, he attempted to contact the hospital on his own, but they did not respond. Everything is well organized there. I like it. All questions discussed. Translator Svetlana first discussed everything with me and clarified the terminology. And then at the reception everything is available to the doctor translated my questions and his advice to me. The doctor is very competent and explained to me all possible treatment options and the necessary research.

Фёдор • Lung cancer

12 Sept 2019

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I want to express my gratitude for your hard work

My name is Firdavs (Feder). I want to express my gratitude for your hard work. Many thanks to the coordinator Julia Smirnova and Alexander. They are also supported 24 hours sometimes questions arise at night. She is always respectful from her patient. Thank you from all of Tajikistan.

Barno • Lung cancer

Uzbekistan

12 Aug 2019

Verified review.

The doctor is very nice and explains everything very clearly

Thanks for the help in organizing the trip and the treatment, they send me an answer for analyzes for a little while

Борис • Chemotherapy

Ukraine

23 Nov 2021

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Anonymous • Mastectomy

19 Aug 2018

Verified review.

Doctors of the clinic are qualified, speak English well. But the organization of treatment, that is, all these coordinators and translators already when you are in India, is a huge minus of the process. Simply huge. Expectations of everything and everywhere for hours, sometimes at times, poor awareness, a terrible accent on Russian, that one can understand a lot to the exact opposite, ignorance of medical terms, that is, only life can translate. I accompanied mamutna treatment, I speak English a little, therefore something accelerated due to this. One patient should not go, look for an accompanying person if other countries do not fit the prices for treatment. If someone is traveling alone or an accompanying person does not know English, the process will spoil your nerves. The very examination and treatment, surgery, everything is at a good level. But before the ability to organize everything painlessly for the patient, it will still come to BLK not soon. I do not know, as in other clinics in India, I think it's the same. Translators are different here, and the problems are the same. So in the whole country I think. But if there is no way out, you can entrust local doctors to the health. The patient is well fed in the hospital and the accompanying person. Chambers of any size isolate the patient with curtains around the perimeter, you see only the staff, but keep in mind that the multiple rooms are very noisy. Who prays in Arabic for the whole room, who sings the song, who plays the game with sound effects, who is screaming on the phone, because there is still no silence, people still have groans for the illnesses of people ... they do not do anybody for unconnected phones, loud talks and other inadequacy.

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Updated: 05/10/2026

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