TL;DR Cancer treatment in India costs ₹2-15 lakhs on average, with newer targeted therapies costing several lakhs per year even after 2026 customs duty exemptions [2] High costs stem from expensive imported drugs, advanced technology requirements, lengthy treatment protocols, and limited specialized infrastructure across the country Government schemes like Ayushman Bharat PMJAY provide up to ₹5 lakh coverage, while the Health Minister's Cancer Patient Fund supports patients b