Chemotherapy
Systemic cytotoxic treatment to destroy cancer cells — used alongside surgery for GI cancers.
What is Chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy uses cytotoxic drugs that destroy rapidly dividing cancer cells. In gastrointestinal cancers, it is used as adjuvant therapy (after surgery), neo-adjuvant therapy (before surgery to shrink the tumour), or palliative therapy (to control advanced disease and extend survival).
Dr. Tagore Mohan Grandhi works within a multidisciplinary team to coordinate chemotherapy for colorectal cancer (FOLFOX, CAPOX), gastric cancer (FLOT), and biliary cancers (gemcitabine + cisplatin). Each regimen is individually selected.
Suitable for patients with Stage III and high-risk Stage II colorectal cancer, gastric cancer requiring perioperative FLOT, rectal cancer requiring neo-adjuvant chemoradiation, or those requiring palliative systemic treatment.
How the Procedure Works
MDT Decision and Staging
All cases reviewed at the MDT conference. The oncologist determines chemotherapy intent — adjuvant, neo-adjuvant, or palliative — and regimen selection.
Regimen Selection
Chemotherapy selected based on cancer type, stage, and molecular markers (MSI, KRAS/BRAF, HER2 status) to personalise treatment.
Venous Access
PICC line or implanted port inserted for reliable venous access throughout treatment cycles.
Treatment Administration
Chemotherapy administered in an outpatient day unit. Each cycle is followed by a rest period for recovery and blood count monitoring.
Response Assessment
Blood tests before each cycle. CT scan at 3-month intervals. Regimen adjusted based on response, toxicity, and tolerability.
Outcomes
Who Needs This Treatment?
- →Adjuvant chemotherapy reduces recurrence risk in Stage III colorectal cancer
- →Neo-adjuvant FLOT before gastric cancer surgery significantly improves survival
- →Targets microscopic disease that surgery alone cannot reach
- →Palliative chemotherapy controls symptoms and extends survival in advanced disease
Chemotherapy, when precisely selected and timed, gives patients a significantly better chance of cure. Neo-adjuvant FLOT before gastric surgery and adjuvant FOLFOX after colon cancer resection are transformative treatments.
— Dr. Tagore Mohan Grandhi, Senior Consultant Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad
Chemotherapy Cost for Rectal Cancer in Hyderabad
The cost of Chemotherapy for Rectal Cancer in Hyderabad depends on factors such as the chemotherapy regimen, number of cycles, medicines used, and whether treatment is given before or after surgery.
The approximate cost of Chemotherapy ranges between ₹25,000 and ₹80,000 per cycle.
| Procedure | Approximate Cost Range |
|---|---|
| Chemotherapy (Per Cycle) | ₹25,000 – ₹80,000 |
The total cost may vary depending on the number of cycles recommended, treatment combination, supportive medications, and individual response.
Factors That Influence Chemotherapy Cost
The overall cost may depend on:
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Cancer stage and treatment timing: Chemotherapy may be recommended before surgery (neoadjuvant) or after surgery (adjuvant) depending on the treatment plan.
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Chemotherapy regimen: The medicines selected, combination therapy, and treatment duration can influence expenses.
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Supportive care: Blood tests, consultations, medications, and management of treatment-related effects may contribute to costs.
Is Chemotherapy Covered by Insurance?
Chemotherapy coverage depends on your insurance policy, cancer treatment benefits, approved medicines, and insurer guidelines.
Our insurance support team can assist with understanding coverage, documentation, and approval procedures.
- Checking your policy coverage
- Cashless approval process
- Required documentation
- Insurance-related queries before the procedure
Dr. Tagore Grandhi
Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon
During consultation, Dr. Tagore Mohan Grandhi, Bariatric & GI Surgeon at Lux Hospitals, will review your diagnosis and coordinate the appropriate treatment plan based on your condition. He will explain the recommended therapy, expected duration, and estimated cost based on your individual cancer care needs.
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