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Hemato Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant

Overview

The hemato oncology and bone marrow transplant (BMT) department at HCG Cancer Hospital is renowned for comprehensive treatment and management of malignant and non-malignant blood conditions. This department brings together India's top hemato oncologists and BMT specialists with decades of clinical experience and a commitment to improving overall health outcomes for patients.

The care team predominantly focuses on accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment planning, and providing prompt care and support throughout the treatment journey, be it for first-time diagnoses or recurrences.

About the Department

The hemato oncology and bone marrow transplant department at HCG is empowered by years of clinical excellence, research, personalization, and patient-centric approaches. This department is equipped to treat a wide range of blood diseases, benign and malignant, with specialized expertise in managing refractory and recurrent blood cancers.

The expert team of this department comprises hematologists, hemato oncologists, BMT specialists, transplant coordinators, specialized onconurses who are well-versed in addressing the various aspects of hematological disorders during and after the treatment.

At HCG, hematological disorders are managed with a multidisciplinary approach, wherein specialists from different disciplines carefully review the case and individual patient factors before recommending a customized treatment plan.

By making all advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities available in one place, HCG Cancer Hospital has become one of the best hemato oncology and BMT hospitals in India.

Treatments and Procedures Available

The hemato oncology and BMT department at HCG offers comprehensive treatment and management plans for different types of cancerous and non-cancerous blood diseases. The treatment plan for each case is made based on the type of blood disease, its stage or severity, the patient’s age and overall health condition, and lastly, their preferences.

Bone Marrow Transplant

This treatment procedure involves replacing the faulty, nonfunctional, or damaged stem cells with healthy ones. At HCG, we perform different types of bone marrow transplants, including:

  • Autologous stem cell transplant
  • Allogeneic stem cell transplant
  • Haploidentical stem cell transplant
  • Cord blood transplant

Systemic Therapies

Systemic therapies, such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, etc., are recommended as treatment approaches for blood malignancies. Our doctors also recommend CAR T-cell therapies for certain blood cancer cases.

Supportive and Ancillary Procedures

Our specialists are also well-versed in performing supportive procedures like bone marrow biopsy and aspiration, stem cell harvesting, graft-vs-host disease (GvHD) management, blood and platelet transfusion, and infection prophylaxis and management in patients who have received stem cell transfusions.

Conditions Treated

Malignant Diseases

  • Leukemias – AML, ALL, CML
  • Lymphomas – Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
  • Plasma Cell Disorders – Multiple myeloma
  • Bone Marrow Disorders – Myelodysplastic syndromes
  • Pediatric Solid Tumors
  • Germ Cell Tumors

Non-Malignant Diseases

  • Aplastic anemia
  • Thalassemia
  • Severe autoimmune diseases
  • Immunodeficiency disorders
  • Inherited metabolic disorders

Facilities Available at the Hemato Oncology & BMT Department

Dedicated BMT Unit

Given immunocompromised patients' high sensitivity to infection during high-dose chemotherapy and transplantation, the transplant facility incorporates HEPA-filtered, positive-pressure isolation chambers.

Stem Cell Laboratory

A cutting-edge stem cell processing and cryopreservation lab supports all transplants. The facility processes, tests, and stores grafts according to tight protocols to ensure stem cell viability.

Advanced Diagnostics

Advanced hematology diagnostics, including flow cytometry, cytogenetics, molecular diagnostics (PCR, FISH), and NGS enable precise disease diagnosis and therapy monitoring in the department.

Apheresis Centre

Patients and matching donors can harvest peripheral blood stem cells, exchange plasma, and undertake further cell-separation procedures in the dedicated apheresis unit.

Multidisciplinary Support

Oncology pharmacy, clinical nutrition, palliative care, psycho-oncology, and rehabilitation provide complete care during therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Consult a hemato oncologist if you or a family member experiences chronic symptoms, including unexplained tiredness, recurring infections, unusual bruising or bleeding, swollen lymph nodes, or abnormal blood tests.

A referral from your primary care physician or oncologist is common, but you can request a direct visit if you have concerns about the possibility of a blood disorder or want a professional opinion after a haematological diagnosis.

HCG Cancer Hospital is considered one of India's top hemato oncology and BMT hospitals because of its dedicated transplant infrastructure, skilled multidisciplinary team, and consistent clinical outcomes for a wide range of blood malignancies and non-malignant disorders.

The hospital offers autologous, allogeneic, and haploidentical BMT with sophisticated diagnostics and post-transplant care.

At HCG Cancer Hospital, we have some of the best hemato-oncologists and BMT specialists in India as part of our expert team.

You can book an in-person consultation or virtual consultation with these specialists as per your convenience.

Booking an appointment with a hemato oncologist at HCG is easy. You may use one of the following methods:

  • Visit our website www.hcgoncology.com and fill out the appointment form.
  • Use the HCG Care mobile app to find a specialist and schedule an appointment.
  • Call our centralized number +91 74064 9999 to book an appointment.
  • Walk into one of our hospitals and schedule an appointment.

Your first visit will usually involve a detailed discussion of your symptoms, medical history, and any previous test results or treatment records.

Hemato oncologists may order blood tests, bone marrow biopsies, or imaging scans to confirm the diagnosis. You can discuss your diagnosis, treatment options, and other concerns during this visit.

The initial consultation is meant to clarify your condition and determine the next steps in your treatment journey.

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