Do Indian hospitals follow international guidelines for cancer treatment?

Many Indian cancer centres follow international guidelines such as those from NCCN or ESMO, adapted to local resources. Some also follow Indian national guidelines. Ask your oncologist which guidelines they use and how your plan fits them. This helps you compare opinions. Sometimes a plan differs from guidelines because of cost, drug availability or your health. Ask why if that is the case. A good oncologist explains the reasoning and the trade-offs clearly, so you can decide with full information.