CION Ameerpet
Medically reviewed by Dr. Muralidhar Muddusetty, Surgical Oncologist · Last reviewed June 2026
At CION Cancer Clinics, you get a written, itemised cost estimate after a free 45-minute consultation — priced to your stage and plan, with Aarogyasri, ECHS, CGHS, and cashless insurance support. Decisions for healing, not billing.
There is no single price for tongue cancer treatment, because no two patients have the same disease. Your cost is built from your stage, the treatment your tumor board recommends, and the supportive care you need to recover well. We explain every line so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Stage of the cancer — Early-stage tongue cancer often needs surgery alone, which keeps cost lower. Advanced disease may need surgery, reconstruction, radiation, and chemotherapy together, which costs more.
Treatment plan — Surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy each carry their own cost. Your plan combines only what is needed for your case.
Diagnostics and staging — A biopsy and scans such as PET-CT confirm the stage. We order tests only when they change the plan, so you are not charged for investigations that do not help your care.
Hospital stay and recovery — Length of stay, reconstruction, and supportive care for eating and speech all factor in. Your written estimate makes each of these clear before you decide.
Outcome quality and cost are not the same thing. CION reports 7–16% higher survival than the national average and 67% less weight loss versus the national average, with care led by a multi-disciplinary team. Fair pricing comes from matching the plan to the disease and avoiding unnecessary tests — not from cutting clinical quality. Source: ICMR / NCRP national comparison.
Your plan may use one or more of these. We price each part separately and itemise it, so the total is never a black box.
Removing the tumour from the tongue, and often the nearby neck lymph nodes. Cost depends on how much tissue is removed and whether reconstruction is needed.
For larger surgeries, microvascular free-flap reconstruction rebuilds the tongue to protect speech and swallowing. This adds to surgical cost but supports recovery.
A course of radiation, sometimes after surgery, priced by the number of sessions and technique used. Your radiation oncologist explains the schedule and cost upfront.
Chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy may be added for advanced disease. Cost depends on the drugs and number of cycles, all explained before you start.
Confirming the stage may need a biopsy and imaging. Whole-body PET-CT staging starts at ₹9,999 (analog) at our diagnostic centres, with same-day expert-reviewed reports.
Recovery often includes nutrition and speech-swallowing support. We include only what helps you heal — no add-ons that do not change your outcome.
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A free 45-minute consultation, a tumor-board reviewed plan, and a clear written estimate — so you can decide with confidence.
Cost broadly follows how much treatment the stage requires. The table shows the typical plan at each stage; your written estimate is built from your own staging report.
| Stage | Typical plan | What drives the cost |
|---|---|---|
| Early (Stage I–II) | Surgery alone (glossectomy), sometimes a neck node procedure. | Lowest — usually a single surgery, shorter stay, little or no added therapy. |
| Locally advanced (Stage III) | Surgery with neck dissection, often followed by radiation. | Moderate — wider surgery, possible reconstruction, plus a radiation course. |
| Advanced (Stage IV) | Surgery + reconstruction + radiation, with chemotherapy or immunotherapy. | Highest — combined modalities, longer stay, and added systemic therapy. |
This is a general guide, not a quote. Your actual estimate is itemised after your staging review and free consultation.
Catching tongue cancer early changes both outcome and cost. CION reports an 80.0% one-year survival for oral cancers versus 71.6% nationally*, and early-stage disease usually needs only surgery — the least costly path. The free first consultation is the fastest way to learn your stage. *1-year survival. Source: ICMR / NCRP.
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Start Your Story. Book Free Consultation.The cost depends on the stage, the treatment plan your tumor board recommends, and whether surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or a combination is needed. Early-stage care that needs only surgery costs less than advanced disease that needs surgery plus reconstruction, radiation, and chemotherapy. At CION, you receive a clear, written estimate after your free consultation — itemised by procedure, with no unnecessary tests added. We also help you check Aarogyasri, CGHS, ESI, and cashless insurance eligibility before treatment begins.
Two patients with tongue cancer can have very different plans. One may need a small surgery alone; another may need a wider surgery, neck dissection, free-flap reconstruction, then radiation and chemotherapy. Cost tracks the actual treatment, the length of hospital stay, and supportive care needed. Because every CION patient is reviewed by a tumor board, the plan is matched to the disease — not over-treated and not under-treated — which keeps cost honest.
Many patients in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are eligible for Aarogyasri, and government scheme patients such as CGHS, ECHS, and ESI are also supported. Most private health-insurance policies cover cancer surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy on a cashless basis at network hospitals. Our team checks your eligibility, explains what is covered, and helps with the paperwork so there are no surprises later.
Yes. The first consultation is free for all cancer patients at CION, and it includes a free written second opinion. You sit with a specialist for a detailed 45-minute consultation, your case is discussed by the tumor board, and you leave with a clear understanding of your stage, your options, and an itemised cost estimate. There is no commitment to start treatment with us.
No. CION's promise is decisions for healing, not billing. Tests are ordered only when they change the treatment plan. Your tumor board reviews what is genuinely needed for staging and planning, so you are not charged for scans or investigations that do not help your care. This is a core reason patients choose us for transparent costs.
After your consultation and the staging review, you receive a written, itemised estimate — usually the same day or within 24 hours once the necessary reports are in. If you already have biopsy and scan reports, bring them to your first visit and we can give you a clearer estimate faster. Same-day PET-CT reports are available at our diagnostic centres if staging imaging is needed.
Yes. Where treatment is not fully covered by a scheme or insurance, EMI and structured payment options can be arranged so cost does not delay care. Our counsellors walk you through cashless insurance, Aarogyasri, and EMI so you can plan with confidence before treatment begins.
No. CION reports 7–16% higher survival than the national average and a 67% lower incidence of weight loss versus the national average, with care led by a team of medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists. Transparent, fair pricing comes from avoiding unnecessary tests and matching the plan to the disease — not from cutting clinical quality.