Chemotherapy, breast conservation surgery, mastectomy with reconstruction, radiation, hormone therapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy — all delivered at CION by a panel of 17+ oncologists following NCCN American protocols.
Tumour board reviews every breast cancer case — medical, surgical & radiation oncologists, together
Free 45-min in-person consultation with a senior oncologist (worth ₹950)
Written treatment plan + cost estimate before anything begins
4.8 · 800+ Google reviews · 96.9% breast cancer survival rate*
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Detailed report review by a breast cancer specialist
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"What's it actually going to cost?" — every family.
Cost TransparencyRanges below are typical CION costs in 2026 — actual cost depends on your stage, regimen, hospital duration, and any complications. You'll get a written line-by-line estimate at your free consultation, before treatment begins.
| Treatment | Indicative Range (INR) | What changes the cost | Insurance / ArogyaSri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast Conservation Surgery (Lumpectomy + Sentinel Node Biopsy) | ₹85,000 – ₹1,75,000 | Tumour size · Frozen-section needed · Length of stay | Mostly cashless |
| Mastectomy (without reconstruction) | ₹1,40,000 – ₹2,80,000 | Modified radical vs simple · Axillary clearance | Mostly cashless |
| Mastectomy + Reconstruction | ₹2,50,000 – ₹6,50,000+ | Implant vs flap-based · Single vs multi-stage | Partial — reconstruction often capped |
| Chemotherapy (full course, 4–8 cycles) | ₹80,000 – ₹4,50,000 | Regimen · Brand selection · Targeted agent included | Mostly cashless under all major plans |
| Radiation Therapy (full course, 15–30 sessions) | ₹1,20,000 – ₹3,50,000 | IMRT vs IGRT vs SBRT · Number of fields | Mostly cashless |
| Hormone Therapy | ₹6,000 – ₹50,000 | hormone therapy (cheapest) vs AI · Generic vs brand | Many insurance plans cover |
| HER2 Targeted Therapy (HER2-targeted therapy, full year) | ₹3,50,000 – ₹14,00,000 | Innovator vs biosimilar · Number of cycles | Cashless under select premium plans · ArogyaSri partial |
| Immunotherapy (immunotherapy regimen) | ₹15,00,000 – ₹40,00,000 | Duration of therapy · Combination with chemo | Few insurance plans — patient assistance available |
| Diagnostics & Imaging (one-time) | ₹15,000 – ₹65,000 | Mammogram, MRI, biopsy, IHC/FISH testing | Mostly cashless |
Disclaimer: Ranges are indicative as of 2026. Final cost confirmed only after consultation and review of your reports.
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"What happens now?" — the question every family asks first.
The First 30 DaysThe first month after diagnosis is the most overwhelming. Decisions stack up, appointments accumulate, and you feel rushed. Here's the actual sequence that works — used by every CION patient — so you don't lose time on the wrong things.
What we do at CION: Free pathology review by our breast subspecialty pathologist if you bring slides. No charge if you don't proceed with us.
What we do at CION: Same-day mammography + ultrasound at flagship branches. PET-CT scheduled within 48 hours.
What we do at CION: All 3-4 oncologists meet you in one visit. Tumour board reviews your case before recommending a plan.
What we do at CION: Treatment usually starts day 25–30. Faster if your case is urgent. Slower if you want a second opinion — both are fine.
You don't have to start treatment in 24 hours. Breast cancer treatment can almost always wait 1–2 weeks for proper staging and a considered plan. Beware any hospital that pressures you to start immediately — that's a red flag, not a sign of urgency.
Bring your reports. We'll start the sequence.
"I just wish someone had told me what to actually expect." — past patient
What Treatment Actually Looks LikeMost websites sell expertise. We'll do something more useful: tell you exactly what happens at each stage of the treatment your doctor recommended — what to bring, what you'll feel, what we do to make it easier.
Bring your reports. We'll walk you through your specific plan, not a generic one.
"Hide nothing" is part of how we treat patients here.
Side Effects, HonestlyYou've already searched for this. So instead of pretending breast cancer treatment is comfortable, here's the real picture. The harder bits, the easier bits, the things most hospitals don't mention — and how our protocols make it manageable.
Real: Most chemo regimens for breast cancer cause significant hair thinning by cycle 2.
Myth: Hair never grows back. It does — usually starts within 4–8 weeks of finishing chemo, often returning thicker or differently textured at first.
What we do: Offer scalp-cooling caps (reduce hair loss for some regimens). Help with wig fitting. Connect you with our patient-led support group where most women say it's emotionally harder than physically.
Real: Older radiation techniques delivered measurable doses to the heart, increasing cardiac event risk decades later. This was a genuine problem.
Myth: Modern radiation still does this. With current heart-sparing techniques, cardiac dose is a fraction of what it was even 10 years ago.
What we do: Use Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) for left-sided treatments — you take a breath, the heart drops away from the chest wall, and we deliver the beam in that window. Result: heart dose dropped by 50–80% in our patients.
Real: Some chemo regimens are highly emetogenic. Without preparation, nausea can be severe in the first 48 hours.
Myth: Nausea is unavoidable.
What we do: Pre-medicate before chemo. Send you home with a clear care kit + 24/7 helpline. If you're sick, we change the regimen — we don't tell you to "tough it out".
Real: Removing axillary lymph nodes increases lifelong risk of arm lymphedema — historically up to 25%.
Myth: All lymph nodes need to be removed. Sentinel node biopsy means we remove only 1–3 nodes for testing. Full axillary clearance is now reserved for cases where it's strictly necessary.
What we do: Sentinel node biopsy as default. Pre-emptive lymphedema screening at every follow-up. Refer you for physiotherapy at the first sign — early intervention almost always reverses it.
Real: By weeks 3–4, the treated skin will look pink/red, like a sunburn. Some patients develop dry or moist desquamation by week 5–6.
Myth: The skin will be permanently damaged. Almost all skin changes resolve within 4–8 weeks of finishing radiation.
What we do: Give you a specific moisturiser routine (and a list of products to avoid — petroleum-based creams interfere with the beam). Skin-checks at every weekly review. If it gets severe, we pause the schedule rather than push through.
Real: Many patients report difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, or word-finding during and after chemo. It's a real, measurable phenomenon.
Myth: It's permanent or "in your head". Most patients recover fully within 6–12 months. It's a normal physiological response.
What we do: Tell you it's coming so you don't panic. Suggest cognitive strategies (lists, calendars, reduced multitasking). Refer for cognitive rehabilitation if it persists past treatment.
Have a side effect we didn't list? Bring it to your free consultation. We'll tell you honestly whether to expect it, what to do about it, and how it'll affect your daily life.
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.
"Will I lose my hair?" — the question that comes before every other.
Hair, Body, YouMost websites skip this. Doctors mention it briefly. But for many women, hair loss and body changes are the hardest part of treatment — sometimes harder than the cancer itself. We treat it as the real concern it is, with practical options.
A cooling cap worn during chemo infusions. Reduces blood flow to the scalp, protecting hair follicles during treatment. Reduces hair loss for 50–80% of patients on appropriate regimens
We work with two Hyderabad-based wig specialists (one offering custom human-hair wigs, one offering synthetic). Fitting before chemo starts means you're matched to your natural hair while it's still there — better colour, cut, and style match.
Many patients prefer scarves to wigs — lighter, cooler in Hyderabad summers, less hot than synthetic wigs. We have a small library at our centres you can borrow before buying, plus a list of local sources who deliver.
For mastectomy patients: reconstruction is discussed before surgery, not after. Choices include implant, flap-based or no reconstruction with flat closure. Prosthesis options for non-reconstruction cases. Bra fitting partnerships for post-treatment.
CION runs a monthly patient-led support group — women who've been through breast cancer treatment, meeting in person at our Ameerpet branch and online. Most members say the emotional preparation around hair and body changes was more useful than any medical brochure.
There's also a dedicated WhatsApp community where you can ask practical questions to women who've been there — moderated by our breast care nurses.
We'll address this honestly at your first visit. Bring your concerns; nothing is too small.
Every breast cancer treatment, under one roof.
Treatment Options at CIONWe don't ship you between hospitals for chemo, surgery, and radiation. The full breast-cancer treatment journey happens at CION — coordinated by a single panel, with your records all in one place.
Personalised chemo regimens guided by NCCN protocols and the patient's tumour biology. Delivered at every CION centre with senior medical oncologist oversight, anti-emetic care, and supportive therapy to keep side effects manageable.
Outpatient · 4–8 cycles
When tumour size and stage permit, we recommend conservation over mastectomy. Surgical oncologists with thousands of breast cases preserve healthy tissue, followed by precision radiation.
Day-care · Quick recovery
When mastectomy is the safer choice, we offer simple, modified-radical, and skin/nipple-sparing options — with reconstruction discussed upfront, not as an afterthought.
Reconstruction options included
Modern external-beam radiation with IMRT, IGRT and SBRT. Tumour board reviews every plan to spare healthy tissue and the heart — particularly important for left-sided breast cancer.
IMRT · IGRT · SBRT
For hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer — drugs based on menopausal status and risk profile. Long-term follow-up to manage adherence and side effects.
For HR-positive cancers
For HER2-positive and other actionable subtypes, Genomic testing identifies the right target before treatment is started.
HER2 · ADCs · Precision care
For triple-negative and select metastatic cases — checkpoint inhibitors used alongside chemotherapy when biomarkers indicate likely benefit. Always panel-vetted.
For TNBC and select cases
Already started treatment elsewhere? Bring your reports — biopsy, scans, prescriptions — and our breast cancer panel will review them and tell you honestly whether the plan is the right one.
100% confidential"Will I have a normal life through this?" — yes, mostly. Here's how.
Life During TreatmentTreatment doesn't pause your life. Most patients keep working at least part-time, continue to look after their families, and stay reasonably active. Here's what to expect — by treatment type, by week — so you can plan around it.
4–6 months · 2–3 weekly cycles
1–2 hours · day-care or overnight
2–4 hours · 2–4 day stay
15–30 sessions · 3–6 weeks
5–10 years · daily tablet
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.
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.
"My friend got a lumpectomy. Why am I being told mastectomy?" — fair question.
Decision HelperTreatment isn't picked from a menu — it's matched to your tumour biology, stage, age, and preferences. Here's the logic behind common decisions, so the conversation with your oncologist feels less like being told and more like being included.
Survival is the same when both options are appropriate. The choice is about local control + cosmetic outcome — not about cure rate.
Both can deliver the same survival — the order is chosen for tactical reasons specific to your tumour.
Sometimes we switch between agents — start with one, switch at 2–5 years if response or side effects shift.
There's also no reconstruction as an option — this is your body. Some patients prefer a flat closure, often with prosthesis. We support whichever you choose.
Your decision should be made with your panel — not a website. Bring this list of questions to your free consultation.
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.
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.
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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 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.
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Trained at AIIMS, Tata Memorial, and leading international centres. Combined 150+ years of experience. Every complex case is reviewed by 3+ of them — together.
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MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DrNB (Medical Oncology), ECMO, MRCP SCE (Medical Oncology) (UK)
MBBS (AIIMS), MS (Surgery) (AIIMS), DNB (Surgical Oncology), MRCS (Edinburgh)
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