Genomic testing and precision oncology in India
Laboratory tests on the tumour that look for changes which may point to a more suitable drug.
At a glance
- Type
- Diagnostic test or evaluation
- Typical procedure time
- Results in 1–3 weeks
- Typical hospital stay
- None
- Time to plan in India
- Often done on stored samples
These are broad, typical ranges for planning a trip. Your doctor sets the real plan for you, and it can be shorter or longer.
When people ask about it
- Advanced or hard-to-treat cancers, or when standard options have been used
Whether it suits you is a decision for a doctor who has examined you and seen your results.
How it usually works
- Question and planThe doctor works out what the test or review is meant to answer and which tests are needed.
- Tests and examinationBlood tests, scans and examinations are done, often over one to a few days.
- Specialist reviewA doctor reads the results together and explains what they mean.
- Written summaryYou receive a report and recommendations to take back to your own doctor.
Recovery and follow-up
- Testing is often done on a stored sample, without travel.
- Results are discussed by the oncology team.
Every procedure carries risks, and they differ from person to person. Ask your doctor to explain the risks that apply to you before you decide.
What affects the cost
We do not publish prices we cannot stand behind. The total depends on you, the hospital and the doctor. After a doctor has reviewed your records, you receive an itemised written estimate before you decide anything.
- The number and type of tests
- Whether a specialist panel or a second review is included
- Whether any stay is needed
- Your stay and local travel
Documents to prepare
- All previous test results and scans, ideally on disc
- A timeline of symptoms and treatment so far
- A list of all medicines with doses
- Questions you want answered
- Passport and visa documents
Travel and stay
- Visits are usually short; combine specialist reviews into one trip if possible.
- Ask for results to be shared with your home doctor.
Questions to ask your doctor
- Which tests will be used and what will each change?
- Who interprets the results with me?
- What is the aim of this treatment?
- How many cycles and how often?
Also known as
- Molecular profiling
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Planning information only. This page gives general information to help you prepare questions and plan a trip. It does not diagnose, recommend a treatment or promise an outcome, a price or the availability of a doctor or hospital. Figures are broad, typical ranges and vary from person to person. Only a doctor who has examined you can say what is right for you. This page was prepared by Prognova's editorial team and has not yet been reviewed by a licensed clinician.