Lung Cancer Treatment for Tanzanian Patients in India
Tanzania is one of the largest countries in East Africa and is now experiencing a rapidly expanding population and rising healthcare needs. In the last decade, the burden of non-communicable disease (NCD) including cancer now is a primary public health problem. Lung cancer is one of the serious cancers that impact Tanzanians and frequently calls for special diagnosis, complex imaging, surgery, radiation therapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
Get StartedWhy Choose India?
- Oncologists and thoracic surgeons who are internationally trained
- High/end-of-the-line cancer diagnostics technologies
- Modern systems for radiation therapy
- Access to specific drugs and treatments that target the tumor cells
- Comprehensive cancer centers
Lung Cancer Statistics and Impact in Tanzania
Based on cancer estimates from GLOBOCAN 2022, https://gco.iarc.who.int/ the estimates for lung cancer in Tanzania are about 1200 new cases per year.
Medical Travel from Tanzania to India for Lung Cancer Treatment
India is among the top medical tourism hotspots for the people of Tanzania. Every year thousands of African patients come to India for cancer treatment, cardiac care, organ transplants, orthopedic care and neurological treatment.
The popularity of India among Tanzanians with lung cancer is due to several reasons:
- Oncologists and thoracic surgeons who are internationally trained
- High/end-of-the-line cancer diagnostics technologies
- Modern systems for radiation therapy
- Access to specific drugs and treatments that target the tumor cells
- Comprehensive cancer centers
- The cost of treatment is much less expensive than in many western countries
- English-speaking medical staff
- If you are an international patient, you have access to special international patient departments
Lung cancer treatment
The modern treatments of lung cancer are available in India and are designed as per the cancer type, stage and patient's overall health condition.
Surgical Treatment
Early detection of lung cancer may offer the best opportunity for cure through surgery. Common procedures include:
- Lobectomy
- Segmentectomy
- Wedge Resection
- Pneumonectomy
- Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery (VATS)
- Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy employs specific drugs that kill cancer cells and can be given:
- Immediately prior to surgery (neoadjuvant therapy)
- Following surgery (adjuvant therapy)
- Primary treatment for advanced disease
Radiation Therapy
The modern technologies of radiating available in India are:
- IMRT (Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy)
- IGRT (Image-Guided Radiation Therapy)
- SBRT (Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy)
- VMAT (Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy)
- Proton Therapy (available at a few select centers)
Targeted Therapy
Common targets include:
- EGFR mutations
- ALK rearrangements
- ROS1 mutations
- BRAF mutations
- MET alterations
Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy medicines work by training the body's immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells. It has helped to improve the prognosis for many patients with serious advanced lung cancer.
Palliative and Supportive Care
Supportive services are provided, which include:
- Pain management
- Nutritional counselling
- Respiratory support
- Psychological counselling
- Rehabilitation services
Advanced Diagnostic Evaluation
Specialists conduct comprehensive evaluations prior to treatment, which include:
CT Scan
PET-CT Scan
MRI Scan
Bronchoscopy
Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
Biopsy
Molecular and Genetic Testing
Biomarker Testing
Best Hospitals for Tanzanian Patients
To obtain a medical visa to India from Tanzania
Obtain medical records
Collect all the necessary documents, such as: Medical reports, Imaging scans, Biopsy reports, Previous treatment records.
Contact an Indian Hospital
Give the chosen hospital/medical facilitator medical records and get back: Doctor's opinion, Treatment plan, Cost estimate, Invitation letter.
Apply for a Medical Visa
Fill out the visa application in the official Indian visa system and send in the necessary documents. Medical Visas for patients requiring treatment in recognised hospitals are issued by India.
Prepare required Documents
Valid Tanzanian passport, Passport photographs, Medical reports, Hospital invitation letter, Financial documents, Completed visa application form. Patients will be able to have up to two attendants who can apply for a Medical Attendant Visa.
Attend Visa Appointment
Provide documents and biometric data as needed by Indian mission.
Visa Approval
It can take several working days to process applications, depending on how complete the documentation is.
Book Travel
After visa approval: Confirm hospital appointment, Arrange flights, Organize accommodation, Make travel insurance if necessary.
Once you reach India – What we provide?
At GetWellGo, we help Tanzanians patients in India on their health journey.
Airport and Arrival Support
Airport pickup, Transportation arrangements, Accommodation assistance, Local orientation support.
Hospital Coordination
Appointment management, Admission assistance, Interpreter coordinating as necessary, Treatment scheduling, Effective communication with doctors and caregivers.
During Treatment
Dedicated patient coordinator, Regular treatment updates, Financial guidance, Pharmacy support, Emergency assistance.
Post-Treatment Support
Discharge planning, Follow-up consultations, Telemedicine coordination, Medical documentation support, Return travel assistance.
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