Day Care Chemotherapy in Hyderabad

Day care chemotherapy means receiving your chemotherapy as an outpatient — you come in for your treatment and go home the same day, without an overnight hospital stay. For most patients, this is a safe, comfortable and convenient way to receive treatment while keeping life as normal as possible.

At Indian OncoCare, day-care chemotherapy is supervised by Dr. Harish Kancharla, DM (Medical Oncology, AIIMS Delhi), MD (Internal Medicine, PGIMER Chandigarh), Senior Consultant – Medical Oncology & Hemato-Oncology at Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, Hyderabad.

A typical treatment day is planned and unhurried: a check of your blood counts and readiness, medicines to prevent nausea, the chemotherapy given through a drip in a comfortable chair, and monitoring throughout by trained nurses. You are then reviewed and discharged home the same day. Our blog on your first chemotherapy cycle walks through the day in detail.

Delivered in a dedicated day-care setting, outpatient chemotherapy is safe for most regimens, avoids unnecessary hospital admission, lets you recover in your own home, and is generally more affordable. Trained staff, careful monitoring and clear instructions for the days that follow keep it safe. Some intensive regimens or certain situations still need inpatient care, and your oncologist advises when that applies.

Good day-care chemotherapy is about more than the infusion. You are given clear guidance on managing side effects, what to watch for, and when to call for help — backed by our patient support resources. Knowing what is normal and what needs attention makes treatment safer and less stressful.

Your chemotherapy is planned and supervised personally by Dr. Harish Kancharla, DM (Medical Oncology, AIIMS Delhi), MD (Internal Medicine, PGIMER Chandigarh), and delivered through the day-care facilities at Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, Hyderabad with experienced oncology nursing. Explore our cancer services and the patient journey.

A cancer diagnosis affects the whole family, and practical support matters as much as medical treatment. Our patient support resources help you prepare for consultations and understand each step, while our financial guidance can help you understand treatment costs and the insurance or assistance options that may be available.

You can find more guidance and checklists in our patient resources section. Patients travelling from outside Hyderabad or from abroad usually begin with an online consultation before continuing in person — see our international patients page for how this is coordinated.

Is day-care chemotherapy safe?

For most regimens, yes. It is delivered under supervision with monitoring, and you go home with clear instructions. Certain intensive treatments still need admission.

How long does a session take?

It varies by regimen — from under an hour to several hours. Your team gives you an expected time for each cycle.

Can I come alone?

It is best to have someone accompany you, especially for the first cycle, as some medicines can make you drowsy.

Who supervises my chemotherapy?

Dr. Harish Kancharla, DM (Medical Oncology, AIIMS Delhi), MD (Internal Medicine, PGIMER Chandigarh) plans and supervises your chemotherapy personally.

Related reading: Chemotherapy · Your First Chemotherapy Cycle · Patient Support · Financial Guidance · Patient Resources · Second Opinion in Hyderabad · Enquiry

Further reading:

Medically reviewed by Dr. Harish Kancharla, DM (Medical Oncology, AIIMS Delhi), MD (Internal Medicine, PGIMER Chandigarh), Senior Consultant – Medical Oncology & Hemato-Oncology, Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, Hyderabad. Telangana State Medical Council Registration No. 77186.

Last reviewed: August 2026.

This page is general information about day care chemotherapy and is not a substitute for personal medical advice. Treatment decisions must be made with a qualified oncologist who has reviewed your reports.