Colon Cancer

Colon cancer is a type of cancer which develops in the colon. It is also called colon, colorectal or  rectal cancer depending on where it occurs. Colon cancer usually begins as small non-cancerous polyps.  Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in men worldwide. Early detection may help in the effective treatment of colon cancer. Here, we will look at various aspects of colon cancer, such as what is colon cancer, what are the causes and symptoms of colon cancer, how to diagnose colon cancer, what are the treatments of colon cancer, who are the best doctors for colon cancer in India, and which are the top hospitals for colon cancer in India.

What the price includes

  • Lead colon cancer surgeon and specialized surgical team fees
  • Operating theatre charges and consumable surgical packs
  • Dedicated post-operative inpatient room stay
  • Routine laboratory diagnostics, scans and pre-op clearance
  • In-hospital clinical medications and recovery nursing
  • Pre-departure follow-up consultation and fit-to-fly assessment

What it does not include

  • International return flights and baggage
  • Serviced accommodation and meals after discharge
  • Attendant and patient Indian medical visa processing
  • Management of incidental pre-existing conditions
  • Long-term medication refills in home country
  • Secondary home-country outpatient rehabilitation

What each hospital charges

Same clinical excellence across 5 accredited partner hospitals. Marlin charges no patient commission — figures are transparent official hospital estimates.

Hospital rate cards are being confirmed for this procedure.

Standard estimated procedure package starts from $3,800 – $6,500. Request a free review below to receive an itemized quote from our accredited partner hospitals.

Estimate your whole trip, not just the surgery

Flights, hotel, food and visas for the full 14–21 days — so the number you budget for is what you actually spend.

Your estimated total

$5,610 – $5,920

  • Surgery, hospital and care$3,800 fixed
  • Return flights (1 passenger)$920
  • Hotel & meals during recovery$810
  • Indian medical visas$80

The upper figure allows for a longer stay. The implant and surgery are fixed. Marlin adds nothing to any of these numbers.

Surgeons who do this operation every week

Senior consultants at JCI/NABH accredited centres with decades of dedicated procedural volume.

Dr. Ashok Rajgopal

Dr. Ashok Rajgopal

Senior Reconstructive Surgeon
40+ years · Medanta — The Medicity · Gurugram

Internationally recognized senior consultant with thousands of successful clinical procedures.

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Dr. S.K.S Marya

Dr. S.K.S Marya

Chairman of Department
35+ years · Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket · New Delhi

Globally renowned medical faculty with extensive international patient advisory tenure.

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Dr. Vinesh Mathur

Dr. Vinesh Mathur

Senior Specialist
28+ years · Medanta — The Medicity · Gurugram

Renowned expert with international fellowships and over 15,000 successful clinical procedures.

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What the three weeks actually look like

From sending your first medical scans to your fit-to-fly clearance.

  1. Before you fly

    Reports and a surgeon’s opinion

    Send your X-rays and medical history. Within 24–48 hours you get a named surgeon’s written opinion and a costed plan from each hospital you shortlist.

  2. Day 1–2

    Arrival and tests

    Airport pickup, hotel check-in and hospital consultation. Blood work, ECG, anaesthesia clearance and a fitness review are completed the same or next day.

  3. Day 3

    Surgery

    The operation takes 60–90 minutes per joint. You are moved to your private room the same day and stood up with support within 24 hours.

  4. Day 4–7

    Walking with physio

    Twice-daily physiotherapy in the ward. Most patients walk with a frame by day two after surgery and manage stairs before discharge.

  5. Day 8–21

    Recovery and review

    You stay near the hospital in a serviced hotel with outpatient physio, then a final review, stitch removal and fit-to-fly clearance before you travel home.

✓ Verified international patient

“I paid the hospital directly at the billing counter and the number matched the estimate Marlin sent me in Nairobi. Nobody asked me for a single extra shilling.”

Questions patients ask before they book

Essential details on payments, visa processing, language and post-operative flight permissions.

Can you live a normal life after colon cancer?+
It is myth that when you are diagnosed with colon cancer, its spreads to other parts of the body. The reality is that the majority of individuals diagnosed with colon cancer could be treated and can live normal lives.
Can colon cancer come back after surgery?+
According to a study, even people who get curative surgical treatment have nearly 5 to 11.5% risk of colon cancer recurrence.
What is the success rate for colon cancer treatment?+
The most common treatment for initial stages of colon cancer is surgery. Some people with early-stage disease might receive chemotherapy after surgery. For people with localized colon cancer, the 5-year survival rate is around 90 percent.
Can colon cancer be fully cured?+
Cure may not possible for most people with metastatic colorectal cancer. However, some patients with limited involvement of distant organs can be cured with surgery. Chemotherapy is considered the most appropriate option.
Are there any genetic tests for colon or rectal cancer?+
A small proportion of colon cancers are associated with certain mutations in genes that can be passed from one generation to the other. If an oncologist finds you or your family could be affected by any of mutated genes, genetic tests could be done to confirm this.
Who is at risk for colorectal cancer?+
Men and women of over 50 are mostly at more risk of developing colorectal cancer. People having a family history of colorectal cancer or polyps are at greater risk of developing the cancer. Individuals with a long-term personal history of inflammatory bowel disease are also at higher risk.