Certain cancers can be treated with radiation. If you need an affordable brachytherapy, it is best to know the latest price rates. Search for a hospital that provides cheap services for cancer treatment.
Price of Brachytherapy
The price of brachytherapy treatment in the Philippines may start from Php 15,900 to Php 35,000 per treatment as a package. For each hospital, there is a definite rate based on included services.
Read: Radiation Therapy Cost
In some private hospitals, the brachytherapy price may start from Php 24,000 per case for high dose rate or HDR.
Hospital and Centers
Not all hospitals have the facility for brachytherapy. You may check out the latest prices from the hospital within your area.
Metro Manila
Asian Hospital
Lung Center of the Philippines
NKTI
Perpetual Help Medical Center
St. Luke’s Medical Center
Makati Medical Center
The Medical City
Urology Center of the Philippines
Davao
Davao Doctors Hospital
What is Brachytherapy
It is one of the cancer treatment types that uses radiation. The procedure involves placing a radioactive material within the body in order to treat the disease. A doctor may use this if conventional radiation treatment coming from the outside of the body is not ideal.
Types of Cancer for the Treatment
Not all types of cancers may respond to certain treatment types. For brachytherapy, certain cancers may be appropriate as recommended by the doctor.
- Cervical cancer
- Breast cancer
- Prostate cancer
There may be other cancer types that respond to brachytherapy not included in the list. Always coordinate with your doctor about the best option for your case.
See: Chemotherapy Price Rates in Hospitals
Coverage of Philhealth
Philhealth may cover brachytherapy at a fixed amount. For example, the high dose treatment for cervical cancer is covered up to Php 175,000 per case (as of published date, may change).
Discounted Price
If you have a senior citizen ID, you may be able to lessen the overall cost of the treatment. In medical services, senior ID may reduce up to 20% of the total rate. Always present your card and booklet to optimize savings.
Medical procedures related to the therapy may also have reduced prices using your HMO health cards. They may include professional fees of doctors, room and board and operating room costs.
References: Mayoclinic
Last Updated on October 16, 2023 by Medical Pinas