Day-by-Day Timeline: What a 30-Day Cancer Treatment Visit to India Looks Like

Traveling abroad for cancer treatment can be overwhelming. At MedTriPlanner, we aim to make it seamless by helping international patients understand exactly what to expect during their 30-day cancer care journey in India. Our coordinators are fluent in Bengali and understand the dietary and cultural preferences of Bangladeshi patients, ensuring your comfort during recovery.

 

Here’s a sample timeline showing how a one-month medical trip usually progresses, from initial consultation and treatment to rest, recovery, and follow-up support.

Day-by-Day Cancer Treatment Itinerary in India

Day 1–3: Arrival and Initial Settling

  • Arrival in India (preferably near your hospital location: Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, etc.)
  • Airport pickup and accommodation check-in (arranged by MedTriPlanner)
  • Rest and adjust to time zone, climate, and food
  • Brief orientation call with patient coordinator

Day 4–6: Doctor Consultation & Diagnostic Workup

  • In-person consultation with oncologist
  • Review of existing reports and medical history
  • Full-body diagnostic tests (bloodwork, MRI, CT scan, PET scan, etc.)
  • Biopsy or re-biopsy (if needed)
  • Cost estimate and treatment plan finalized

Day 7–9: Treatment Planning and Pre-Treatment

  • Multidisciplinary tumor board review (in advanced cancer centers)
  • Pre-treatment assessments: cardiac function, lung capacity, etc.
  • Consent forms, international patient paperwork

Pre-treatment counseling by doctors and support staff

Day 10–20: Active Treatment Phase

Treatment is customized to your diagnosis, ensuring you receive only what’s necessary and most effective, but typically includes:

  • Chemotherapy/Radiation/Surgery based on the plan
  • Daily or alternate-day hospital visits for chemotherapy
  • Radiation therapy (5–7 days/week for 2–3 weeks)
  • Surgery, if applicable (1–3 days of hospitalization, followed by rest)

MedTriPlanner arranges all hospital transfers, language support, and medication pickup during this phase.

Day 21–25: Monitoring, Side-Effect Management & Recovery

  • Post-treatment evaluation
  • Nutritional support, medication adjustment
  • Pain and fatigue management
  • Optional integrative therapies: yoga, physiotherapy, Ayurveda
  • Hotel/home rest with nurse visits (if required)

Day 26–28: Final Tests & Follow-Up Planning

  • Repeat imaging or blood tests to assess response
  • Final oncologist visit
  • Discharge summary and documentation for home doctor
  • Follow-up protocol discussed (remote or next visit)

Day 29–30: Departure Prep & Travel

  • COVID test (if required), fit-to-fly certificate
  • Airport transfer
  • Departure back to home country
  • MedTriPlanner provides digital copies of all records and connects patient with remote follow-up team

Key Services MedTriPlanner Provides During the 30-Day Stay:

  • End-to-end travel and medical coordination
  • Interpreter support in multiple languages
  • Transparent cost estimation before arrival
  • Personalized care manager for daily support
  • Trusted hotel and transport options near hospitals
  • Post-treatment wellness and rehabilitation options

Conclusion

At MedTriPlanner, we’ve assisted hundreds of Bangladeshi patients and their families in accessing trusted, affordable cancer care in India. Our bilingual support team ensures clear communication, comfort, and confidence from the first consultation to your final follow-up. With transparent pricing, coordinated care, and hospital partnerships across India, we make your medical journey smoother and safer so you can focus on healing without the hassle.

Let us walk with you through every step of your treatment and recovery.

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