Compare Medical Treatments

Chemotherapy

Systemic treatment using drugs to destroy cancer cells

• Can treat cancer anywhere in body
• Proven track record
• Can be combined with other treatments

• Side effects can be significant
• Multiple sessions required
• May affect healthy cells

$2,000-4,000 per cycle

3-6 months

1-2 weeks per cycle

Radiation Therapy

Using high-energy rays to kill cancer cells

• Highly targeted treatment
• Less invasive than surgery
• Can shrink tumors effectively

• May require daily treatments
• Can affect nearby tissues
• Some side effects possible

$5,000-8,000

1-2 months

Minimal downtime

Immunotherapy

Boosting body's immune system to fight cancer

• Natural approach using body's defenses
• Fewer side effects than chemo
• Can prevent cancer recurrence

• Not effective for all cancers
• High cost
• Response varies by patient

$8,000-15,000

6-12 months

Varies by protocol

Angioplasty

Opening blocked arteries using balloon and stents

• Minimally invasive
• Quick recovery time
• Immediate symptom relief

• May need repeated procedures
• Not suitable for all blockages
• Risk of restenosis

$3,000-5,000

1-2 days

1 week

Bypass Surgery (CABG)

Creating new routes for blood flow around blocked arteries

• Long-lasting results
• Can treat multiple blockages
• Comprehensive solution

• Major surgery
• Longer recovery time
• General anesthesia risks

$7,000-9,000

4-6 hours

4-6 weeks