How to get prostate cancer treatment with a Ayushman card at CMC Vellore?

Hello,

Yes, prostate cancer treatment is covered under Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) at Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, provided the patient is an eligible beneficiary and the specific cancer treatment is included in the applicable PM-JAY package and approved by the hospital.

What Treatment Covered Under Ayushaman Card for Cancer?

Depending on the patient's cancer stage and doctor's treatment plan, applicable PM-JAY packages may cover

• Cancer evaluation and specialist consultation

• Required diagnostic investigations

• Cancer surgery, where applicable

• Chemotherapy

• Radiation therapy

• Medicines and consumables included in the approved package

• Hospitalisation and supportive care covered under the package

CMC's Radiation Oncology department specifically provides radiotherapy services for prostate and other male genitourinary cancers.

Documents Required

• Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) Card

• Aadhaar Card

• Biopsy/pathology report

• PSA reports

• MRI/CT/PET scan reports, if available

• Doctor's prescription and treatment advice

• Previous medical records and discharge summaries

How to Check Whether Your Prostate Cancer Treatment Is Covered

1. Visit the PM-JAY Hospital Finder.

2. Select Tamil Nadu as the state.

3. Select the relevant district.

4. Search for Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore.

5. Confirm that the hospital is currently PM-JAY-empanelled.

Common Symptoms of Prostate Cancer

• Difficulty urinating or a weak urine flow
• Blood in the urine or semen
• Frequent urination, especially at night
• Discomfort or pain in the pelvic region

Treatment Options

• Non-Surgical Options: Includes active surveillance, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, and chemotherapy to manage or shrink the cancer cells.
• Surgical Options: Radical prostatectomy involves the surgical removal of the prostate gland. HexaHealth can help you connect with top surgical oncologists at CMC Vellore and assist you in accessing advanced laparoscopic or robotic-assisted prostate surgeries with benefits like shorter hospital stays and quicker recovery.

How HexaHealth Can Assist You

HexaHealth can help you with

• Hospital Selection: Connect you with a suitable PM-JAY partner hospital.

• Cancer Specialist Consultation: Help you connect with an experienced urologist, surgical oncologist or radiation/medical oncologist.

• Ayushman Guidance: Explain the eligibility and cashless treatment process.

• Treatment Guidance: Help you understand the treatment options based on the patient's reports.

• Appointment Support: Assist with scheduling the consultation.

• Document Guidance: Help you prepare the required medical reports and documents.

• Treatment Coordination: Assist with coordinating your hospital visit and treatment journey.

Wishing you and your family good health always.
Warm regards,
Team HexaHealth