Lung Cancer Treatment in India
Lung cancer treatment is planned around the cancer's type and stage and may include surgery, radiation, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and chemotherapy. Molecular testing helps choose targeted medicines.
Typical hospital stay: 4 to 7 days for surgery
Time to plan in India: Depends on the plan: 2 to 3 weeks for surgery, longer for other treatment
Who needs it?
Diagnosed non-small cell or small cell lung cancer
Suspicious lung nodules needing evaluation
Patients seeking a second opinion
How it's done
PET-CT, biopsy and molecular testing
Tumour board treatment plan
Surgery (often keyhole or robotic) for early-stage disease
Radiation, targeted therapy, immunotherapy or chemotherapy as indicated
Recovery timeline
Surgery: 4 to 7 days in hospital, 4 to 6 weeks to recover
Medical treatment: given in cycles with regular reviews
How FlyHosp helps
Matches you with experienced specialists and accredited hospitals
Arranges your medical visa letter, airport pickup and a recovery-friendly stay
Shares a clear, itemised estimate before you commit
Coordinates follow-up calls after you return home
FAQs
What is targeted therapy? Medicines that act on specific gene changes in some lung cancers.
Is keyhole surgery possible? For many early-stage cancers, yes.
Get your free treatment plan
Send your medical reports to flyhosp@gmail.com and our team will reply within 24 hours with a personalised plan.
This information is general and does not replace advice from your own doctor. Typical figures vary by patient; your treating doctor confirms them for your case.
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