96.9%
Breast cancer 1-year survival rate
Published CION data. National average: 85.4%. Protocol-driven multidisciplinary care creates significantly better outcomes.
A medical, surgical, and radiation oncologist review every breast cancer case together — using NCCN American protocols. That's why CION patients see a 96.9% breast cancer survival rate versus the 85.4% national average.
17+ senior oncologists on every tumour board · 12+ Hyderabad branches
Free 45-min in-person consultation with a senior oncologist (worth ₹950)
ArogyaSri, CGHS & all major insurances · cashless wherever possible
4.8 · 800+ Google reviews · 35+ centres
"Best" should be measurable. Here's our scorecard.
By the NumbersSkip the brochure language. Here are the metrics that actually distinguish a breast cancer hospital — published, verifiable, comparable to any other institution you're evaluating.
Published CION data. National average: 85.4%. Protocol-driven multidisciplinary care creates significantly better outcomes.
Across surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Higher treatment volume consistently improves outcomes.
Weekly multidisciplinary reviews ensure every complex breast cancer case gets collaborative planning.
Consultants trained at AIIMS, Tata Memorial, NIMS, and international fellowships.
South India's largest oncology network with extensive Hyderabad coverage.
Breast cancer remains the highest treatment volume among all cancer types.
Accreditations are renewed regularly and audited externally. Specific certificate numbers available on request from any branch.
"Best in Hyderabad" — every hospital says this. We'll show you the data.
Verifiable DataBefore you choose a hospital for breast cancer treatment, ask for outcome data — the same way you'd ask for accreditations, but more important. Survival rates, recurrence rates, surgical complication rates. We publish ours. Most hospitals don't, and that's a signal.
Across all CION breast cancer cases (Stage 0–IV) treated 2022–2024. National Indian average is 85.4%. Difference reflects multidisciplinary care, modern protocols, and earlier-stage skew of our case mix.
Of patients eligible for BCS at presentation. The remainder underwent mastectomy by patient choice or clinical contraindication. National Indian rate is approximately 50% — the difference reflects experienced surgical judgement and willingness to use neoadjuvant chemotherapy to enable BCS.
Within 30 days of breast surgery. Includes re-operations for positive margins, haematoma, or wound complications. International benchmark for high-volume centres: 5–8%. Lower complications typically correlate with surgeon volume and frozen-section pathology use.
Of cases reviewed at tumour board, 22% had the initially-proposed plan modified after multidisciplinary discussion. This isn't bad practice — it's the value of multidisciplinary input. A hospital with 0% modification rate is either skipping tumour board or rubber-stamping decisions.
For early-stage breast cancer (Stage I–II) treated with curative intent and completing recommended therapy. International benchmark: 3–7% depending on stage mix. Reflects accurate margins, complete radiation when indicated, and adherence to systemic therapy.
Every CION patient receives a line-by-line written cost estimate before treatment begins. No verbal quotes, no surprise charges. If actual costs diverge during treatment (e.g. an unexpected ICU admission), the patient is informed and given choices, not invoiced after the fact.
If a hospital can't answer these — or refuses to — that's a signal. Outcome data is what differentiates a real cancer programme from a marketing one.
Free 45-minute consultation · We bring the data, not just brochures.
A "breast cancer hospital" should treat breast cancer differently than other cancers. We do.
Dedicated Breast Cancer ProgrammeCION's breast cancer programme is structured differently. Here's what's actually inside.
Free monthly camps · Same-day mammography
In-house biopsy · Pathology turnaround 3–5 days
Tumour board reviewed
Same panel · 24/7 helpline
5-year structured follow-up
Free 45-min consultation · Bring any reports you have.
Equipment doesn't treat cancer. The team using it does. But the right equipment lets the team do their best work.
Infrastructure & EquipmentA breast cancer hospital is more than the consulting room. Imaging, surgery, radiation, pathology — each requires specific kit. Here's the equipment we use and what each piece actually changes for you as a patient.
You've seen our data. Now meet the team. Book a free 45-minute consultation and get a detailed review of your reports by a senior oncologist.
Detailed report review by a breast cancer specialist
Clear treatment options & written cost estimate
Confidential · No commitment to start treatment
These aren't paid endorsements or written reviews. These are video testimonials from real patients and families — recorded on their own phones, in their own words. Pick any one. Watch it. Then decide.
Read all 800+ reviews on
Google
Most people hesitate to book because they don't know what they're walking into. Here's exactly what happens — minute by minute. No surprises, no pressure.
You're greeted by our patient coordinator. Quick form for basic details. Coffee or water if you want it. Wait time is rarely more than 10 minutes.
The oncologist sits with you, no rush. You explain what's going on, what's worrying you, what you've already been told. This part matters most. We listen before we look.
Bring whatever you have — biopsy, scans, blood reports, prescriptions. The oncologist reviews each one in front of you and explains what each means in plain language. No medical jargon dump.
Here's where you get clarity: what are the treatment paths, what does each cost, what does insurance cover, what are the trade-offs. Written estimate, line by line. For complex cases, your file goes to the tumour board next.
Ask anything. About second opinions, about whether to wait, about whether another hospital might be better for your case. We answer honestly — even when the answer isn't "come to CION."
Take it home. Discuss it with your family. Compare it with other hospitals. You're not committed to anything. If you choose CION, we move next steps in 24 hrs. If not — that's fine. The consultation is yours to keep.
✓ No pre-payment · ✓ No commitment · ✓ Cancel anytime
Talk to our team
Call the helpline or leave your details, and someone will help you arrange a consultation at the CION centre nearest you. One helpline serves every CION centre.
Most hospitals do breast cancer treatment. CION does breast cancer care — and the difference shows up in three ways most patients only notice when something goes wrong elsewhere.
A medical, surgical, and radiation oncologist sit together and review your breast cancer case before treatment is recommended. Not one doctor's opinion — a panel's consensus.
The same National Comprehensive Cancer Network protocols used at MD Anderson and Memorial Sloan Kettering. We can show you which protocol your treatment follows. Most hospitals can't.
Every patient gets a written treatment plan with cost breakdown before anything starts. No surprise bills. No verbal-only quotes that change. We're upfront because we have to be.
"I wish I'd known to ask these questions earlier." — past patient.
CION vs Typical HospitalBeyond reputation and waiting rooms, here's where the real difference shows up in patient experience. Use this as your checklist when evaluating any hospital.
Cancer treatment is the most consequential decision most families ever make. These aren't features — they're commitments.
The free consultation is genuinely free, with no obligation. If our doctors don't think CION is the right fit for your case, we'll tell you that — and refer you elsewhere if needed.
Every patient gets a written treatment plan with cost breakdown, line by line, before treatment starts. What you read is what you pay. Insurance gaps are spelled out — not glossed over.
Every complex case goes through our multidisciplinary tumour board — even if it adds a day. Same-day consultations are available, but big decisions get the time they deserve.
We actively recommend you get one — at CION or elsewhere. Confident doctors don't fear being questioned. Bring our plan to any other oncologist in India. If they suggest something better, take it.
ArogyaSri, CGHS, ECHS, EHS, and all major private insurers are accepted. Cashless wherever possible. Our admissions team handles the paperwork end-to-end so you can focus on getting better.
Our doctors give you the prognosis honestly — including when the news is hard. False reassurance helps no one. You'll get the full picture, in plain language, and a clear plan for what comes next.
Have questions about any of these? Talk to a senior oncologist — free.
Numbers patients can hold us to.
Our Clinical OutcomesOutcomes that come from following NCCN protocols, multidisciplinary tumour board reviews, and proactive supportive care across the full treatment journey.
"What happens when treatment ends?" — five years of structured follow-up.
SurvivorshipActive treatment is 6–12 months for most breast cancer patients. The recurrence window is at its highest in years 1–3 and remains real through year 5+. Most hospitals quietly transition you to "you're done, see you if anything happens." CION runs a structured survivorship programme — same panel, scheduled visits, deliberate care.
Monthly meetings at Ameerpet branch + online community. Survivors at all stages — newly diagnosed to 10+ years out. Most members say it's the most useful resource they've encountered.
Continued access to onco-counsellors. The fear of recurrence is real and treatable. We don't make you feel like asking for help is weakness.
Pre-emptive screening at every follow-up. If detected, immediate physiotherapy referral — early intervention almost always reverses it. On-site at flagship branches.
Often-ignored topic. Hormone therapy and surgery affect intimacy and sexuality. Discreet, professional consultations available — non-judgmental, no waiting room awkwardness.
For patients on aromatase inhibitors. DEXA scans, calcium/vitamin D guidance, bisphosphonate when indicated. Osteoporosis is a real long-term risk we manage actively.
Practical guidance for resuming work, conversations with employers, fatigue management. We've seen what works and what doesn't across hundreds of patients.
Book your first consultation. We'll explain the full 5-year journey upfront.
of cancer patients in India accept the first treatment plan they're given — without ever getting a second opinion. Don't be the 82%.
100% Confidential
Cancer treatment decisions deserve clarity. Bring your reports to one of our 17+ oncologists for a free, no-obligation review. We'll confirm your diagnosis, explain your treatment options in plain language, and answer every question you have.
Detailed review of your biopsy, scans and existing reports
Multidisciplinary tumour board reviews complex cases
Written treatment plan with cost estimate before you decide
Stay with your existing doctor — second opinions don't lock you in
No patient turned away because of insurance.
Take 60 seconds. We'll do the rest.
Free 45-min ConsultationTell us your name and number. One of our patient coordinators will call you back within 15 minutes (during business hours), answer your questions honestly, and help you book a consultation if you choose. No pressure.
Most hospitals say "tumour board". We'll show you ours.
How Decisions Are Actually Made"Tumour board" is one of the most commonly-used and least-explained phrases on cancer hospital websites. Here's exactly what ours involves — who sits at the table, what gets reviewed, what decisions come out, and how it changes your treatment.
Trained at AIIMS, Tata Memorial, and leading international centres. Combined 150+ years of experience. Every complex case is reviewed by 3+ of them — together.
MBBS(Gold Medal), DNB(General Medicine), DM(Medical Oncology)(Gold Medal)
MBBS, MD(General Medicine), DM(Medical Oncology)(Adyar,Chennai), ECMO, MRCP SCE(UK)
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DrNB (Medical Oncology), ECMO, MRCP SCE (Medical Oncology) (UK)
MBBS (AIIMS), MS (Surgery) (AIIMS), DNB (Surgical Oncology), MRCS (Edinburgh)
MBBS, MS(General Surgery), M.Ch(Surgical Oncology), FMAS, FARIS(Ongoing)
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DrNB (Surgical Oncology), FALS Oncology
Want a specific doctor for your case? Mention them when booking.
Book Free ConsultationShare your name and number — we'll call you back within 30 minutes to schedule your consultation.
Where to find us
Addressed by landmark, because that is how this city navigates. Each centre also names the areas it serves, so you can place it without a map. Consultation and day-care Chemotherapy run at every one of them.
Talk to our team
Call the helpline or leave your details, and someone will help you arrange a consultation at the CION centre nearest you. One helpline serves every CION centre.
Most people ask the same 10 questions before booking.
Common QuestionsQuick answers to what most of our patients ask before booking.
One conversation can change how you understand your diagnosis. Bring your reports, ask any questions, leave with a clear plan. No pressure, no fees, no commitment.
⏱ Same-day & next-day slots available · Open 9:30 AM — 6 PM, Mon–Sat
Browse our complete guide to breast cancer — types, symptoms, tests and treatments. Tap any topic to read more.