How much does it cost to treat kidney cancer?

If you have a disease, you need treatment as soon as possible, because if you don't pay attention to control more serious diseases, they will only spread. Of course, many people are afraid of kidney cancer, so we also need to deal with it in a timely manner and actively treat it. So, how much does it cost to treat kidney cancer? Let's find out with the experts below.

Kidney cancer drug treatment costs:

Kidney cancer should be surgically removed if it can be removed surgically. Molecular targeted drug therapy is considered only when the tumor is severely invaded locally and cannot be removed surgically, or there may be residual tumor or distant metastatic lesions after surgical resection. Currently, the molecular targeted drugs that have been launched in mainland China are Doxavar (sorafenib) and Sutent (sunitinib). However, the cost of these two targeted drug treatments is quite expensive (the monthly treatment cost is about 50,000 yuan). And they need to be taken for a long time. For ordinary families, they cannot afford such huge medical expenses.

Cost of kidney cancer surgery:

It is currently believed that radical nephrectomy can greatly improve the survival rate. Patients who undergo laparoscopic nephrectomy experience less pain, faster recovery, and smaller scars. If all costs are taken into account, it costs less than traditional surgery. There are no reports of local tumor implantation in the incision where the kidney is removed. The recurrence rate is similar to that of traditional nephrectomy. The more laparoscopic nephrectomies are performed, the better the technique becomes.

Kidney cancer surgery is effective for early-stage kidney cancer patients, and the prognosis is also good, which can effectively prolong the patient's life. However, for some patients in the middle and late stages, kidney cancer cannot be cured by surgery alone, and comprehensive treatment must be combined with chemotherapy and radiotherapy, but the cost is relatively high. Generally, it costs more than 50,000 yuan, and even more than 100,000 yuan for severe cases.

For kidney cancer patients, the cost of surgery is an issue that needs to be considered. The family should not be bankrupted due to the treatment and the lives of other family members should not be affected. However, the cost of surgery should not be used to choose a hospital or treatment method. The purpose of treatment is to recover. You must choose a reputable regular hospital and experienced clinicians to avoid losing more than you gain.

The above is about how much it costs to treat more serious cancers. We should also have a serious understanding of these. Also, since suffering from a more serious disease will affect the health of the entire body, people should also consider their own financial situation while receiving treatment.