HPV vaccine against cervical cancer can be administered to women from the age of 9 up till the age of 26, or till the woman is sexually inactive. After sexual exposure, the vaccine’s efficiency may be reduced, and there are higher chances of vaccine failure. The minimum age to get vaccinated against HPV is 9 years.

The cost of this HPV vaccine in India is quite affordable as compared to other developed nations of the world. Moreover, the price of cervical cancer treatment is also reasonable in India, and the country also offers world-class treatment, making it an ideal destination to treat cancer. 

There are many hair donation organizations in India where you can donate hair to cancer patients. 

A few hair donation places in Chennai are: 

• Adyar Cancer Institute 
• Cherian Foundation's Campaign 'Gift Hair, Gift Confidence' 
• Ladies Circle India Chennai Hair Donation NGO. 
   

Protons are positively charged particles that are now replacing radiotherapy in cancer treatments. Apollo Hospital Chennai is the only cancer care center in India offering this new-age radiation therapy. The proton therapy treatment cost in India may begin from INR 14,00,000 ($18,000) to 19,00,000 ($25,000), as the base package. The average cost of entire proton therapy in cancer treatment would be between ₹ 25,00,000 to ₹30,00,000 (USD 33,000 to 39,000). Here is a detailed breakdown of India's proton therapy cost and chemotherapy cost in apollo hospital.

You can also visit the cost page to check out the biopsy cost in india.

The Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital (HBCH) in Varanasi is reputed to be one of the best cancer care centers of India. It provides quality cancer care, spanning from prevention and early detection through diagnosis and treatment to palliative care to both Indian and international patients. The hospital houses the best oncologists and is also equipped with the latest, modern medical equipment and technology. 

A few other well known cancer care centers in Varanasi are:

• Varanasi Hospital & Medical Research Centre
• Apex Superspeciality Hospital
• DS Research Centre
• Samvedna Hospital

These hospitals in Varanasi are amongst India’s best cancer care facilities that have adapted an integrated multidisciplinary and patient centric approach to achieve the best outcomes. 

Vaidh Ram Kishan Cancer Treatment Center in Chail is one of the top cancer care centers of Himachal Pradesh. The center also offers free clinic services to all patients on Sundays. Further, cancer care centers like Regional Cancer Hospital and Cancer Treatment Center Lama also offer comprehensive cancer treatment to both Indian and international patients. 

Moreover, if you are looking for alternative therapy to cure cancer, Arogyadham Health and Wellness Center is also another reputed center amongst the best cancer hospitals in India. Ayurvedic specialists use a combination of alternative medicines and diet control to reduce cancer cell growth or tumour growth in patients. 

The cost of stomach cancer treatment in India is around INR 5,00,000 (USD 6500). However, prices are subject to change on the basis of the stage of the cancer, location of the cancer, patient’s age, other medical factors, the type of hospital chosen and the brand name of the doctor. India has exceptional prowess and a commendable record in treating stomach and the country has some of the best stomach cancer treatment doctors in the world. 

Free cancer treatment is given in Andhra Pradesh only to those who have a domicile of origin in the state. In 2020, Andhra Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy announced the Aarogyasri scheme that aims at providing medical treatment to those whose annual income is below INR 5,00,000. The healthcare scheme will cover around 2059 medical ailments, including cancer. Beyond this, there are many hospitals in India that offer free cancer treatment to those in need. These hospitals are some of the best in the country and have a commendable record at successfully treating cancer patients every year. 

Ayurveda has historical roots in India. This mode of alternative therapy has taken active participation in the Indian health and medical care system. The best Ayurvedic centers to treat breast cancer are:

• The Athulya Ayurvedic Medical Research Center
• Patanjali Yogpeeth
• Amala Ayurvedic Hospital and Research Center
• Sino Vedic Cancer Clinic

Beyond these, there are many cancer care Ayurvedic Institutes in India that have time and again defeated the Big C with the power of alternative medicines.

Mukh Mantri Punjab Cancer Raahat Kosh Scheme was initiated by the Government of Punjab with the aim of providing financial assistance to only Punjab resident cancer patients. Financial assistance of up to INR 1,50,000 is provided for the treatment of each cancer patient. Those exempted from the scheme are government employees, ESI employees and their dependents or anyone who has any kind of facility for medical reimbursement or has opted for health insurance by insurance companies. Beyond this, there are many hospitals in India that offer free cancer treatment to those in need. These hospitals are some of the best in the country and have a commendable record at successfully treating cancer patients every year.