What Treatment Options Are Available for Uterine Cancer When Hysterectomy Is Advised?

Hello,

We understand how difficult and worrying this situation can be, especially when you are already dealing with cancer and have limited financial resources. Please do not lose hope. If your doctor has advised removal of the uterus as part of cancer treatment.

Yes, cancer treatment is covered under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY.

How to check the hospital for Ayushman treatment

1. Open the official PM-JAY Hospital Search portal.

2. Select your State.

3. Select your District.

4. Select Government or Private Hospital.

5. Select the relevant specialty, such as Oncology/Gynaecology, as available.

6. Enter the exact hospital name.

7. Complete the Captcha, if shown.

8. Click Search.

9. Check that the hospital's PM-JAY empanelment is active.

10. Visit or contact the hospital's Ayushman Mitra/PM-JAY desk with your cancer reports and doctor's advice. Ask them to confirm whether the advised uterus removal and related cancer treatment are covered under an applicable package and whether pre-authorization is required.

You can also check the list of PM-JAY empanelled hospitals in your district.

Documents to keep ready

• Ayushman Card

• Aadhaar Card

• Mobile number for verification, if required

• Cancer biopsy/pathology report

• Ultrasound, CT, MRI or other scan reports

• Doctor's prescription/advice for uterus removal

• Blood test reports

• Previous hospital records and discharge summary

• Current medicines list

Please do not delay cancer treatment only because of financial difficulty. First check the Ayushman eligibility and the exact package with an empanelled hospital. If you share your city and state, along with the hospital name if you already have one in mind, the appropriate Ayushman option can be checked further.

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