CION Ameerpet
Radiation Therapy · Cost, Insurance & Government Schemes
Radiation Therapy Cost in Hyderabad — Indicative Ranges by Technique
Medically reviewed by Dr. Venkata Sushma P, Radiation Oncologist, MBBS · MD (Radiation Oncology) · Last reviewed August 2026
A full course of radiation therapy in Hyderabad typically costs between ₹1.5 lakh and ₹6 lakh — indicative only, as of August 2026. The exact figure depends mainly on the technique your tumour board recommends (3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT or brachytherapy), your treatment field, and the number of sessions. Cost shouldn't decide the technique alone — see the ranges below, then get a written estimate for your own diagnosis.
- Range by technique — real indicative bands for 3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT and brachytherapy, not one vague number.
- What's actually included — planning, daily sessions, image guidance and reviews, spelt out so there's no surprise mid-course.
- What changes your price — field size, fractions and technique complexity, explained plainly before you commit.
- Scheme & insurance help — Aarogyasri, Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) and cashless insurance guidance from our scheme desk.
17+
Cancer Specialists
on Panel
on Panel
35+
Centres across
Telangana & AP
Telangana & AP
15,000+
Patients
Treated
Treated
4.8★
Google Rating
(800+ reviews)
(800+ reviews)
The short answer
How much does radiation therapy cost in Hyderabad?
A full course of radiation therapy in Hyderabad typically costs between ₹1.5 lakh and ₹6 lakh, indicative only as of August 2026. The exact figure depends on the technique your tumour board recommends — 3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT or brachytherapy — plus your treatment field, the number of fractions prescribed, and any scheme or insurance cover you hold.
Your radiotherapy is delivered at an NABH-accredited partner centre; CION Cancer Clinics coordinates your treatment plan, your oncology team and your care throughout. The ranges below reflect typical charges across our partner network in Hyderabad, not a single hospital's price list.
The sections below break the range down by technique, explain exactly what a quote should include, and walk through what actually changes your own price — so you have a real framework, not just a headline number.
Did you know?
Across Hyderabad’s radiotherapy centres, the technique your tumour board selects usually explains cost differences more than the cancer type itself. A more conformal technique such as IMRT or VMAT needs significantly more dosimetry planning time and machine capacity than standard 3DCRT for a comparable treatment area — which is why two patients with a similar diagnosis can see very different quotes.
Range by technique
What is the radiation therapy cost range, by technique?
Indicative bands only, as of August 2026, for a typical full course at NABH-accredited partner centres in Hyderabad. Ask your radiation oncologist which technique applies to your diagnosis before treating any figure below as your own quote.
| Technique | Typically used for | Indicative range (full course)* |
|---|---|---|
| 3DCRT (3-Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy) | A broad range of cancers where a simpler field arrangement is clinically sufficient | ₹1,50,000 – ₹3,00,000 |
| IMRT (Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy) | Head & neck, prostate and cases needing sharper dose-shaping around organs at risk | ₹2,50,000 – ₹4,50,000 |
| VMAT (Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy) | Complex fields needing fast delivery with fine dose control | ₹3,00,000 – ₹5,00,000 |
| SBRT / SRS (Stereotactic Body / Radiosurgery) | Small, precisely targeted tumours treated in very few, high-precision sessions | ₹3,50,000 – ₹6,00,000 |
| Brachytherapy (internal radiation) | Cervical and select other cancers needing an internal source | ₹80,000 – ₹2,50,000 |
| Single-fraction palliative radiation | Fast symptom relief, e.g. for bone pain, as a single or very short course | ₹15,000 – ₹40,000 per session |
*Indicative ranges only, as of August 2026. Your own cost depends on your diagnosis, treatment field, number of fractions and the specific partner centre — ask for a written estimate before you decide on a technique.
What's included
What does that radiation therapy cost actually include?
A complete quote should account for every step below, not just the daily sessions.
- Planning CT (simulation) — the scan used to map your exact treatment field before any session begins.
- Contouring & dosimetry planning — the physics and planning team's work to shape the dose precisely around the tumour.
- Immobilisation device — a mask, mould or other positioning aid specific to your treatment area, made just for you.
- Daily treatment sessions — the machine time for every fraction in your prescribed course.
- Image guidance — routine imaging during treatment to confirm your position before each session.
- On-treatment reviews — periodic check-ins with your radiation oncology team through the course.
Ask for a written, itemised estimate before you start. A clear quote should show what's included and flag anything — such as a repeat scan — that could be billed separately.
What changes the price
What changes the price of radiation therapy from patient to patient?
These six factors usually explain most of the difference between two patients' quotes — none of them are in your control, but understanding them helps you read your own estimate correctly.
Technique
More conformal, more planning
IMRT and VMAT need more dosimetry planning and machine time than 3DCRT for a similar area, which is why IMRT usually costs more than 3DCRT.
Treatment field & site
Bigger or more complex field
A larger treatment area, or one near several organs at risk, generally needs more planning and monitoring than a small, simple field.
Number of fractions
More sessions, higher total
A protocol prescribing more sessions naturally costs more in total, even where the per-session rate is similar.
Image-guidance frequency
Daily verification adds up
Some protocols call for imaging before every session to confirm positioning; others need it less often — this affects the total quote.
Combined treatment
Concurrent protocols cost more overall
If radiation is combined with another treatment on a planned schedule, the combined course typically costs more than radiation alone.
Anaesthesia / sedation
Needed for some sessions
Certain brachytherapy insertions, or treatment in young children, may need anaesthesia or sedation, which adds to the overall cost.
12+ Centres in Hyderabad · Pick yours
CION cancer care is closer than you think.
We're never more than 30 minutes away. Same panel of specialists at every centre. Same tumour board reviews. Same NCCN protocols. Pick the closest one and call directly — or let us pick for you.
CION Ameerpet
CION Kukatpally
CION L.B. Nagar
CION Tolichowki
CION Masab Tank
CION Banjara Hills
CION Kompally
CION Balanagar
CION Siddipet
CION Sangareddy
Not sure which centre fits best? Tell us where you are — we'll suggest the closest one with the right specialists.
Help me pick the right centre
Beyond Hyderabad
35+ centres across Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
Travelling for treatment? We may have a centre right where you are.
Telangana
Andhra Pradesh
Don't see your city? Call 18002028726 — we'll find your nearest CION partner centre.
Meet the Specialists
17+ senior cancer specialists. One panel for your case.
Trained at AIIMS, Tata Memorial, and leading international centres. Combined 150+ years of experience. Every complex case is reviewed by 3+ of them — together.
Medical Oncologist
Medical Oncologist
Dr. C. Raghavendra Reddy
MBBS(Gold Medal), DNB(General Medicine), DM(Medical Oncology)(Gold Medal)
Medical Oncologist
Dr. Bharati Devi Gorantla
MBBS, MD(General Medicine), DM(Medical Oncology)(Adyar,Chennai), ECMO, MRCP SCE(UK)
Medical Oncologist
Dr. Owais Mohammed
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DrNB (Medical Oncology), ECMO, MRCP SCE (Medical Oncology) (UK)
Medical Oncologist
Medical Oncologist
Surgical Oncologist
Dr. Muralidhar Muddusetty
MBBS (AIIMS), MS (Surgery) (AIIMS), DNB (Surgical Oncology), MRCS (Edinburgh)
Surgical Oncologist
Surgical Oncologist
Surgical Oncologist
Dr. Vinay Mamidala
MBBS, MS(General Surgery), M.Ch(Surgical Oncology), FMAS, FARIS(Ongoing)
Surgical Oncologist
Radiation Oncologist
Radiation Oncologist
Radiation Oncologist
Hematologist
Interventional Radiologist
Dr. Mohammed Imran
Surgical Oncologist
Dr. Vajja Sandeep Kumar
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DrNB (Surgical Oncology), FALS Oncology
Surgical Oncologist
Want a specific doctor for your case? Mention them when booking.
Book Free ConsultationBook an appointment with our specialist
Share your name and number — we'll call you back within 30 minutes to schedule your consultation.
Don't let an unclear cost delay your treatment decision
Get a written, technique-specific estimate and a clear view of what your scheme or insurance actually covers — free and confidential.
Schemes & insurance, in brief
Does Aarogyasri, Ayushman Bharat or my health insurance cover this cost?
Radiotherapy is listed under both government schemes for eligible patients, and many private policies cover it — but no scheme or policy guarantees full coverage for every technique. Package ceilings and cashless terms vary by cancer type, technique and your specific policy.
Aarogyasri (Telangana & AP)
Package ceilings vary by technique
Radiotherapy is among the treatments listed for eligible patients. See Is Radiotherapy Covered Under Aarogyasri? for exactly what to check before you start.
Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY)
Eligibility & empanelment matter
Coverage depends on your eligibility and the empanelled centre. See Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) and Radiation Therapy for the details.
Private health insurance
Cashless terms differ by policy
Most policies cover radiotherapy, but cashless approval and sub-limits differ. See Does Health Insurance Cover Radiation Therapy? for what to ask your insurer.
Our scheme desk checks your specific eligibility and package ceiling before you commit to a treatment plan — this is part of the free consultation, not a separate step you have to arrange yourself.
Reading two quotes side by side
Why does the same technique cost differently at different centres?
Even for the same technique, two centres can quote different totals — and the difference usually isn't arbitrary. It often comes down to the number of fractions your specific tumour board prescribes, whether image guidance is used at every session or only periodically, what's bundled into the base quote versus billed separately, and the centre's own equipment and staffing model.
This is exactly why a written, itemised estimate matters more than a single headline figure. Two quotes that look far apart on paper can turn out to cover very different scopes — one might include every planning step and review, while the other quotes only the daily sessions and adds the rest later.
When comparing options, ask each centre for the total course cost, not a per-session number, and confirm what's included using the checklist above.
Before you decide
How to get an accurate, written estimate before you commit
These steps apply wherever you're treated — use them to compare any radiation therapy quote you receive.
- Ask for a technique-specific quote — a generic "radiation therapy" estimate without naming 3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT or brachytherapy isn't precise enough to plan around.
- Ask exactly what's included — planning, sessions, image guidance and reviews should all be named, not assumed.
- Check scheme eligibility first — confirm your Aarogyasri, Ayushman Bharat or insurance position before, not after, agreeing to a technique.
- Get the estimate in writing — a verbal number isn't something you can plan a budget or an EMI around.
- Ask about EMI and cashless options — many families spread the cost; ask what's available at your chosen centre.
- Compare total course cost, not per-session — this is the only way to compare two centres or two techniques fairly.
Cost shouldn't be the deciding factor alone
Patients get a written estimate before they decide anything
Talk to a radiation oncologist about your diagnosis, technique options and a realistic cost range — no pressure, no commitment.
Real Stories. Real Voices.
15,000+ patients chose CION. Hear from them directly.
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.
4.8★800+ Google reviews
50+video testimonials
15,000+patients treated
Read all 800+ reviews on Google
Start Your Story. Book Free Consultation.
Common questions
Radiation therapy cost in Hyderabad — your questions answered
What is the radiation therapy cost range in Hyderabad, by technique?
Indicative, as of August 2026, a full course of 3DCRT typically runs roughly ₹1.5–3 lakh, IMRT roughly ₹2.5–4.5 lakh, VMAT roughly ₹3–5 lakh, SBRT/SRS roughly ₹3.5–6 lakh, and brachytherapy roughly ₹80,000–2.5 lakh, at NABH-accredited partner centres in Hyderabad. These are broad indicative bands, not a quote — your own cost depends on your diagnosis, treatment field, number of fractions and the specific centre, so always ask for a written, technique-specific estimate before you decide.
What does the quoted radiation therapy cost actually include?
A complete quote should cover the planning CT (simulation) that maps your treatment field, the contouring and dosimetry planning done by the physics team, any immobilisation device such as a mask or mould, every daily treatment session in your prescribed course, routine image guidance to confirm positioning, and periodic on-treatment reviews with your radiation oncology team. Ask for a written, itemised estimate so you know upfront what is included and what — if anything — is billed separately, such as a repeat scan or an additional consultation.
What changes the price of radiation therapy from patient to patient?
Six factors usually explain most of the difference: the technique itself (more conformal techniques like IMRT and VMAT need more planning and machine time than 3DCRT), the size and location of the treatment field, the number of fractions your tumour board prescribes, how often image guidance is used, whether radiation is combined with other treatment, and whether anaesthesia or sedation is needed for any session. None of these are within your control to change, but understanding them helps you read a quote correctly and ask sharper questions.
Does Aarogyasri, Ayushman Bharat or my health insurance cover radiation therapy cost?
Radiotherapy is listed under both Aarogyasri and Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) for eligible patients, and many private health insurance policies cover it too — but package ceilings and cashless terms vary by cancer type, technique and your specific policy, so no scheme or policy guarantees full coverage for every technique. Our scheme desk checks your specific eligibility and ceiling amount before you commit to a treatment plan; see our dedicated pages on Aarogyasri, Ayushman Bharat and health insurance for what to check first.
Can I get a written cost estimate before I start radiation therapy?
Yes — and you should ask for one before agreeing to a technique. A written, technique-specific estimate should state the total course cost (not just a per-session figure), exactly what is included, and any scheme or insurance adjustment already applied. This gives you a real number to plan around instead of a broad indicative range, and it lets you compare options clearly if more than one technique is medically appropriate for your case.
Why does IMRT or VMAT usually cost more than 3DCRT?
IMRT and VMAT vary the beam intensity or rotate continuously around you to shape the dose more precisely around organs at risk, which needs significantly more dosimetry planning time, quality-assurance checks and machine capacity than the simpler field arrangement used in 3DCRT. That additional planning and delivery complexity, not a difference in cancer severity, is what usually drives the cost gap — a fuller breakdown is on our dedicated page comparing IMRT and 3DCRT costs.
All costs on this page are indicative only, as of August 2026, and reflect typical charges across NABH-accredited partner centres in Hyderabad. They are not a quote, do not constitute a coverage guarantee under any scheme or insurance policy, and are not a substitute for a written estimate from your own oncology team.