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Interstitial Brachytherapy with or without Surgery: Advanced Cancer Care
Interstitial brachytherapy places radioactive material directly into tissue, sometimes alongside open surgery. It is commonly used for complex or recurrent cancers.
What It Costs
For interstitial brachytherapy (with or without open surgery), MOH benchmarks list:
• Specialist fee: SGD 6,100 – 8,900
• Anaesthetist: Not typically listed
Facility and oncology planning costs may significantly increase the final bill.
What’s Typically Covered
Most comprehensive plans:
• Cover interstitial brachytherapy under oncology benefits
• Require detailed pre-authorisation
• Apply cancer lifetime or annual caps
Insurance Tip
Check whether combined surgery + radiotherapy is processed as a single claim or separate events.
Conclusion
Advanced cancer treatment requires equally advanced insurance planning.
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