When a family in Varanasi, Chandauli, Ghazipur or Buxar hears the word "cancer", the first question is almost always the same: where do we go, and how soon can treatment start? For many patients in eastern Uttar Pradesh and western Bihar, travelling to Delhi or Mumbai means months away from home, high lodging costs and long waiting lists. ZenHeal Cancer Hospital Varanasi was set up so that most of the cancer care a patient needs can happen close to home.
This guide explains what the hospital offers, who the radiation oncologist is, how Ayushman Bharat and cashless insurance work, how the counsellor explains cost after your consultation, and how to reach us from nearby districts.
Need help today? Call +91 99307 09000 or WhatsApp +91 98803 78899 to speak with the ZenHeal Varanasi care team.
ZenHeal Cancer Hospital Varanasi is located on Dafi Highway, Varanasi 221011. The Dafi area sits on the southern side of the city, which makes it practical for patients coming by road from Mirzapur, Chandauli, Bhadohi and Sonbhadra, and for families arriving from Bihar via the highway, without having to cross the most congested parts of the old city.
If you are coming for the first time, share your location on WhatsApp (+91 98803 78899) and the team can send you the map pin and suggest the easiest route.
Cancer treatment rarely involves a single therapy. Most patients need a combination, planned by a team. ZenHeal Varanasi brings the main pieces under one roof:
Radiotherapy uses carefully targeted high-energy radiation to treat cancer cells. It is used in many cancers common in our region, including head and neck (mouth, tongue, throat), cervical, breast, lung and oesophageal cancers. It may be given on its own, together with chemotherapy, or after surgery. Treatment is usually given on weekdays over several weeks, and each session takes only a few minutes on the machine.
Radiotherapy at ZenHeal Varanasi is led by radiation oncologist Dr Amit Kumar Pathak, who plans each course based on the patient's reports, scans and overall health.
Chemotherapy uses medicines to destroy or control cancer cells. Many regimens are given as day-care infusions, so the patient comes in, receives treatment and goes home the same day. The oncology team monitors blood counts and side effects before every cycle.
Surgery removes the tumour and, where needed, nearby lymph nodes. Surgical oncology is often the first step for cancers of the mouth, breast, stomach, colon and ovary, and is planned alongside radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
For selected blood cancers and some other conditions, a bone marrow (stem cell) transplant may be recommended. Not every patient is a candidate; the team evaluates each case before advising.
A PET-CT scan combines metabolic imaging with a CT scan. Doctors use it to understand how far a cancer has spread (staging), to plan radiotherapy, and to check response after treatment.
Cancer and its treatment can sometimes cause infections, bleeding or breathing problems that need urgent care. The 24x7 ICU means patients do not have to be shifted to another facility in an emergency.
Palliative care focuses on pain relief, symptom control and comfort, and can be given at any stage of illness, alongside active treatment. It is not only for the last stage of life.
Dr Amit Kumar Pathak is the radiation oncologist at ZenHeal Cancer Hospital Varanasi. Patients who have been advised radiotherapy elsewhere, or who want a consultation on whether radiotherapy is suitable, can book an appointment by calling +91 99307 09000.
Bring all previous reports with you: biopsy (histopathology) report, CT/MRI/PET-CT reports and CDs, blood tests, and discharge summaries. This helps the doctor give a clear plan in the first visit.
Cost is a major worry for families. ZenHeal Varanasi accepts Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) and offers cashless treatment with insurance.
Coverage depends on the scheme rules, the treatment package and approval. Call the helpdesk before your visit to confirm what applies to your case.
Treatment cost depends on the type and stage of cancer and the treatment the doctor recommends. After your OPD consultation, the doctor will explain the plan, and our patient counsellor will guide you through the costs. As a cancer-specific hospital, we keep treatment affordable so everyone can access it. Our NGO supports needy patients so you can complete your treatment.
In-person OPD consultation is free. A video consultation is ₹1,000.
A large share of ZenHeal Varanasi's patients travel from outside the city. Approximate road distances:
Because radiotherapy often needs daily visits for several weeks, families from farther districts usually plan a stay near the hospital. Ask the team about practical options when you call.
Ask questions freely. A good treatment plan is one the family understands.
Every patient's cancer, stage and health are different. No hospital or doctor can promise a particular result. What a well-organised cancer hospital can offer is timely diagnosis, a coordinated treatment plan, and support through the process. Be cautious of anyone who makes promises of a sure cure.
It is on Dafi Highway, Varanasi 221011. Share your location on WhatsApp at +91 98803 78899 and the team will send directions.
Yes, ZenHeal Varanasi accepts Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY), and the Ayushman team decides the package for each treatment. Call +91 99307 09000 for help.
Dr Amit Kumar Pathak is the radiation oncologist at ZenHeal Cancer Hospital Varanasi.
Yes. ZenHeal Varanasi has a PET-CT scanner. Call +91 99307 09000 for timings and preparation instructions.
Bring biopsy reports, scan reports and CDs, recent blood tests, previous prescriptions, discharge summaries, ID proof and your Ayushman or insurance card.
Yes, ZenHeal Varanasi has a 24x7 ICU for patients who need critical care during treatment.
Cancer-only care with surgery, chemotherapy and ICU support in Dafi, Varanasi.
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