Nuclear Therapy Treatment in India
About Nuclear Therapy
Key Highlights
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Delivers targeted radiation directly to cancer cells, sparing healthy tissue.Effective for treating cancers that have spread (metastasized).Can be used for pain palliation in cases of bone metastases.Often performed as an outpatient procedure with minimal invasiveness.Offers a systemic treatment option for cancers throughout the body.Part of a personalized medicine approach in oncology./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Treatment of differentiated thyroid cancer (using Radioactive Iodine, I-131).
- Management of metastatic prostate cancer (using Radium-223 or Lutetium-177 PSMA).
- Treatment of neuroendocrine tumors (using Lutetium-177 DOTATATE or Yttrium-90).
- Palliation of pain from bone metastases.
- Treatment of certain types of lymphoma.
- As part of a combined treatment plan with surgery, chemotherapy, or external beam radiation.
How to prepare
- Complete medical evaluation, including blood tests and imaging scans.
- Adjustment or temporary cessation of certain medications (e.g., thyroid hormone).
- For some therapies, a low-iodine diet may be required for 1-2 weeks prior.
- Pregnancy test for women of childbearing age.
- Discussion of radiation safety precautions for family members post-treatment.
- Fasting may be required for a few hours before intravenous administration.
Risks & possible complications
- Temporary reduction in blood cell counts (myelosuppression).
- Nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite.
- Dry mouth or altered taste (common with radioiodine therapy).
- Fatigue and general malaise.
- Potential for long-term risk of secondary cancers, though this is rare.
- Risk of damage to organs near the targeted tumor site.
- Allergic reactions to the radiopharmaceutical are very uncommon.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Immediate post-procedure: You may need to stay in a designated isolation room for a few hours to days, depending on the radiation dose.
- Follow specific radiation safety instructions at home, which may include sleeping alone, using separate utensils, and limiting close contact for several days.
- Drink plenty of fluids to help flush the radioactive material from your body.
- Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments for blood tests and imaging to monitor treatment response and side effects.
- Manage side effects like fatigue with adequate rest and a balanced diet.
- Your oncologist will advise when you can safely resume normal activities and return to work.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
1-2 weeks for initial side effects; full therapeutic effect assessed over months
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering nuclear therapy in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for nuclear therapy in India include Miot Hospital Chennai, Cytecare Hospital, Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform nuclear therapy. MediFyr helps you compare oncologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for nuclear therapy compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | INR 80 Thousand – 500 Thousand | 0-3 days | ~ 1-2 weeks for initial side effects; full therapeutic effect assessed over months | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 280 Thousand – 1.75 Million | 0-3 days | ~ 1-2 weeks for initial side effects; full therapeutic effect assessed over months | Know More |
Top hospitals for Nuclear Therapy in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated oncologist teams and experience managing patients undergoing nuclear therapy.
Hyderabad, India
67 Doctors
Vivaan Nair, a 42-year-old software engineer...
Vivaan Nair, a 42-year-old software engineer and father of two, had always been healthy. A persistent, dull ache in his lower back he attributed to long hours at his desk was eventually diagnosed as metastatic prostate cancer that had spread to his bones. After initial hormone therapy failed to fully control the disease, his oncologist, Dr. Sharma, recommended Lutetium-177 PSMA therapy, a targeted nuclear medicine treatment. Vivaan was terrified of the word 'radiation' and worried about being radioactive around his young children. The treatment itself was straightforward, an outpatient IV infusion, but the required isolation for a few days afterwards was emotionally difficult. However, follow-up scans showed a significant reduction in his bone lesions and his pain markedly decreased. The emotional shift from fearing the treatment to seeing it as a precise, powerful tool brought him profound relief and renewed hope, allowing him to focus on being present for his family.
Oncologists for Nuclear Therapy
Explore experienced oncologists who regularly perform nuclear therapy and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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