Kathmandu
Cancer Center
Kathmandu
Cancer Center
Whether you've found a thyroid swelling, been told you have a thyroid nodule, or received a cancer diagnosis — KCC provides complete thyroid care from first investigation to cure. No need to travel to India.
*Papillary thyroid carcinoma — ATA guidelines. Individual outcomes vary.
Dr Deepak Yadav
Nepal's Leading Thyroid Cancer Surgeon
Fellowship — Tata Memorial, Mumbai 1300+ thyroid surgeries
Dr Rajendra Yogal, MS
ENT Head & Neck Oncosurgeon
MS - AIIMS, New DelhiMost people who come to KCC for thyroid evaluation were not expecting a cancer diagnosis. Many have a benign nodule or simple cyst. Those who do have cancer find it is — in most cases — one of the most treatable cancers in medicine.
~95% of thyroid nodules are benign cysts or colloid nodules — never cancer.
Ultrasound + FNAC gives a definitive answer within days — done right here at KCC.
Papillary thyroid cancer has >95% 10-year survival with surgery. This is one of the most curable cancers.
*Papillary thyroid carcinoma (most common type) — ATA guidelines 2015
You don't need to understand everything at once. This is what we guide you through at KCC.
A swelling in the front of the neck, difficulty swallowing, or hoarseness. Sometimes found incidentally on an ultrasound done for another reason.
A painless scan showing the size, shape, and risk features of your nodule. At KCC, results are interpreted using TIRADS scoring — an international risk classification.
Available at KCCFine Needle Aspiration Cytology — a thin needle, guided by ultrasound, takes a tiny cell sample from the nodule. Takes 5–10 minutes, no anaesthesia. Result: benign, suspicious, or malignant.
Available at KCCBased on your FNAC result, your treatment path is decided in a multidisciplinary tumour board — surgical oncology, nuclear medicine, and radiology at one table.
KCC is equipped to diagnose and manage every thyroid condition — from a simple cyst to advanced cancer.
Fluid-filled sacs within the thyroid gland. Most are benign. Large or symptomatic cysts can be treated with aspiration or RFA — no surgery required.
→ Often treated without surgery
Solid or mixed lumps within the thyroid. Evaluated by ultrasound (TIRADS) and FNAC. Benign nodules are monitored; suspicious ones are surgically removed.
→ 95% are non-cancerous
Most common type (>85% of cases). Slow-growing, excellent prognosis. Treated with surgery ± radioiodine. Cure rate >95% in early stages.
→ Most common & most curable
Second most common type. Cannot always be confirmed by FNAC alone — often identified after surgical removal. Treatment: total thyroidectomy + radioiodine.
→ Good prognosis with complete treatment
Arises from C-cells; may be hereditary (RET mutation). Radioiodine is not effective here. Surgery is the primary treatment.
→ Genetic counselling recommended
A generally enlarged thyroid. Common in Nepal due to iodine patterns. If it causes compression symptoms or suspicious nodules are present, surgical evaluation is advised.
→ Evaluated & managed at KCC
Your treatment plan depends on the type, size, and stage of your thyroid condition. All plans are decided by our multidisciplinary tumour board.
The primary treatment for thyroid cancer. Options include:
After total thyroidectomy for differentiated thyroid cancer, radioiodine destroys any remaining thyroid tissue or cancer cells that have spread.
Used for certain high-risk or locally advanced thyroid cancers, especially when surgery cannot remove all disease or in anaplastic thyroid cancer.
For advanced or metastatic thyroid cancers that don't respond to radioiodine. Kinase inhibitors (sorafenib, lenvatinib) target specific cancer pathways.
For benign thyroid nodules and cysts. Radiofrequency energy delivered by a needle under ultrasound guidance shrinks the nodule without surgery.
After thyroidectomy, daily levothyroxine (thyroxine) tablets replace the thyroid hormone. In cancer patients, a slightly higher dose suppresses TSH — which can stimulate cancer cells.
Our surgeons trained at the same institutions as India's top oncologists. The expertise is now in Kathmandu.
Dr Yadav trained at Tata Memorial Mumbai. Dr Yogal at AIIMS, Delhi. Same institutions, same training — but the expertise is now in Kathmandu.
Thyroid surgery + hospital stay in Nepal can cost 40–60% less than India when you factor in flights, hotels, and food for accompanying family members.
Recovery is easier with family nearby. In Nepal, your baa, aama, dai, or didi can be with you every day — in your own language, in your own culture.
| Factor | KCC Nepal | Indian Hospital |
|---|---|---|
| Surgeon training | ✓ Tata Memorial / AIIMS | Tata Memorial / AIIMS |
| Surgery cost | ✓ Significantly lower | Higher + travel + hotel |
| Radioiodine therapy | ✓ Available in Nepal | Available |
| Thyroid RFA | ✓ Available at KCC | Selected centres only |
| Language | ✓ Nepali, Hindi, English | Hindi, English mainly |
| Family presence | ✓ Daily, no travel cost | Hotel cost for family |
KCC believes in transparent, all-inclusive pricing. Below are indicative costs. For a personalised quote based on your specific diagnosis, contact us via WhatsApp.
| Procedure | Cost at KCC (NPR approx.) | India equivalent (incl. travel)* |
|---|---|---|
| FNAC (Biopsy) Ultrasound-guided needle biopsy |
NPR 2,000 – 4,000 | NPR 8,000 – 15,000+ |
| Hemithyroidectomy One lobe removed — for low-risk cancers or suspicious nodules |
NPR 60,000 – 90,000 | NPR 1,40,000 – 2,50,000+ |
| Total Thyroidectomy Complete gland removal — standard for thyroid cancer |
NPR 90,000 – 1,40,000 | NPR 1,80,000 – 3,50,000+ |
| Total Thyroidectomy + Neck Dissection When lymph nodes are involved |
NPR 1,20,000 – 1,80,000 | NPR 2,50,000 – 5,00,000+ |
| RFA (Non-surgical) Radiofrequency ablation for benign nodules / cysts |
NPR 40,000 – 60,000 | NPR 80,000 – 1,50,000+ |
| Radioiodine Therapy (RAI) Post-surgery ablation for differentiated thyroid cancer |
Ask for current rate | NPR 1,00,000 – 2,00,000+ |
* Indian hospital cost estimates include approximate return flights, family hotel stay (5–7 nights), food, and miscellaneous — based on published hospital tariffs and community-reported figures. Individual costs vary. KCC costs are all-inclusive of surgery, anaesthesia, and standard hospital stay unless otherwise noted.
All-inclusive pricing. Surgeon, anaesthesia, hospital stay, and discharge medications included in the quoted price.
KCC works with government health insurance (NHIS) and supports patients with financial need. Ask our patient care team.
Send your ultrasound or FNAC report on WhatsApp — we'll give you a clear, honest cost estimate within 24 hours.
Fellowship-trained surgeons who bring India's top-tier oncology training to Nepal.
Nepal's Leading Head & Neck Surgical Oncologist
Real people, real recoveries — treated right here in Nepal
Sita Adhikari
Kathmandu — Papillary Thyroid Cancer
"I was terrified of losing my voice. Dr Yadav explained the nerve preservation technique in detail. My surgery went smoothly — I'm back to singing bhajans at the mandir every morning."
Ram Poudel
Pokhara — Thyroid Cancer + Neck Dissection
"My family insisted we go to India. But Dr Yogal's confidence and clarity convinced us to stay. The care was exceptional — and we saved almost ₹3 lakh by not travelling."
Anita Gurung
Biratnagar — Thyroid Cyst, treated with RFA
"I had a large cyst and was afraid of surgery. The IR team at KCC offered RFA. No scar, no hospital stay. Two years on, the lump is gone and I feel completely normal."
Most thyroid lumps (nodules) are benign — only about 5% turn out to be cancer. The first step is a thyroid ultrasound and FNAC biopsy to determine if it's a simple cyst, benign nodule, or cancer. At KCC, we perform both and guide you through results as quickly as possible. Do not panic — come in and get the right answer first.
Yes. Papillary thyroid cancer — the most common type — has a 10-year survival rate exceeding 95% with proper surgical treatment. At KCC Kathmandu, we offer complete thyroid cancer care including fellowship-trained surgery, radioiodine therapy, and structured long-term follow-up. No need to travel abroad.
No. KCC's thyroid surgeons are fellowship-trained at Tata Memorial Hospital (Mumbai) and AIIMS (New Delhi) — the same institutions that train India's top oncologists. You receive equivalent expertise in Kathmandu with your family nearby and at significantly lower overall cost when you factor in travel and accommodation.
Permanent voice change is uncommon — less than 1% in experienced hands. Our surgeons meticulously identify and preserve the recurrent laryngeal nerve (the nerve controlling your voice box) during every thyroidectomy. Temporary hoarseness can occur and usually resolves within a few weeks. At KCC, voice and parathyroid protection are non-negotiable priorities.
Yes! If your FNAC confirms a benign cyst, KCC's Interventional Radiology team offers Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) — done under local anaesthesia, no incision, same-day discharge. The procedure shrinks the cyst using targeted heat delivered by a fine needle under ultrasound guidance. For simple cysts, aspiration alone may also be sufficient.
This depends on your tumour's size, pathology, and risk features. Small (<1 cm), low-risk papillary cancers may only need hemithyroidectomy (one lobe removed) — with many patients not needing lifelong thyroid hormone tablets afterward. Larger or higher-risk cancers require total thyroidectomy. Our surgeons follow the latest ATA guidelines and make a personalised recommendation after reviewing your biopsy and ultrasound.
At KCC Kathmandu, hemithyroidectomy (one lobe removed) typically costs NPR 60,000–90,000, and total thyroidectomy costs NPR 90,000–1,40,000 — all-inclusive of surgery, anaesthesia, and standard hospital stay. Thyroid RFA for benign nodules is approximately NPR 40,000–60,000. FNAC biopsy is NPR 2,000–4,000. These figures are 40–60% lower than comparable Indian hospitals once you factor in return flights and hotel costs for family. Contact our patient care team via WhatsApp for a personalised estimate based on your specific reports.
Yes. Radioiodine therapy is available in Nepal and is coordinated by KCC's multidisciplinary tumour board following total thyroidectomy for papillary and follicular thyroid cancers. KCC liaises directly with nuclear medicine facilities to ensure seamless transition from surgery to RAI without the need to travel to India.
Most patients are discharged within 1–2 days after thyroidectomy and return to light daily activities within 1–2 weeks. Full recovery is usually 3–4 weeks. Voice and calcium levels (parathyroid function) are checked before discharge. Patients from outside Kathmandu can arrange follow-up blood tests locally — you only need to return to KCC for clinic appointments and neck ultrasound checks.
Thyroid cancer is staged using the TNM system (Tumour, Node, Metastasis). For papillary and follicular thyroid cancers, age at diagnosis also strongly affects staging — patients under 55 with no distant metastasis are classified as stage I or II regardless of tumour size. This is why thyroid cancer has an exceptional prognosis even when the tumour appears large. At KCC, staging is determined by our multidisciplinary tumour board before surgery so your plan is tailored precisely to your risk category.
If you had a hemithyroidectomy (half removed), you may not need medication — the remaining half can produce enough thyroid hormone. After total thyroidectomy, you take a small daily thyroxine tablet. For thyroid cancer patients, the dose is often slightly higher to suppress TSH (which can stimulate cancer regrowth). This is a well-tolerated, once-daily tablet — not chemotherapy.
Send us your ultrasound report, FNAC result, or biopsy — and we'll guide you with expert advice, in Nepali or English, within 24 hours. No pressure. No obligation. Just answers.
Tathali, Bhaktapur, Nepal · Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat 8am–1pm
Most patients live full, normal lives after thyroid cancer treatment. Here's what follow-up looks like at KCC.
A simple once-daily tablet maintains normal body function and suppresses TSH to prevent recurrence.
Regular TSH, free T4, and thyroglobulin monitoring — usually every 6–12 months to check for recurrence.
Neck ultrasound periodically to check for any recurrence in lymph nodes or remaining thyroid tissue.
Regular outpatient visits with your surgical team — less frequent as time passes and recovery is confirmed.
KCC treats 12+ cancer types with Nepal's most complete oncology team.