Hemato-Oncology

Blood cancer is a group of cancers that results in the abnormal production of blood cells.   Most blood cancers begin in the bone marrow (a sponge-like blood-forming tissue), except lymphoma, which starts in the lymphatic system.  Several treatment options are available, such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy/immunotherapy, or stem cell therapy. However, when people […]

Blood cancer, a complex group of cancers, results in the abnormal production of blood cells.  Most blood cancers start in the bone marrow (sponge blood-forming tissue); however, in lymphoma, it starts in the lymphatic system. Various types of blood cancer are present, and each is related to different symptoms, or sometimes no symptoms at all

For decades, bone marrow transplant (BMT) has been a life-saving procedure for patients with leukemia, lymphoma, thalassemia, and other bone marrow disorders. However, medical science is evolving, and a new approach, gene therapy, is emerging as a groundbreaking alternative.   Both treatments aim to restore the body’s ability to produce healthy blood cells, but they take

Bone marrow is a soft, spongy tissue found inside large bones such as the hip and thigh. It is responsible for producing blood cells — red blood cells that carry oxygen, white blood cells that fight infection, and platelets that help with clotting.  Bone marrow can be affected by various diseases, including leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma,

Leukemia is a commonly occurring blood cancer that primarily affects children, but adults and elders are also at significant risk. It can affect daily life by weakening the immune system and affecting energy levels, blood clotting, and overall health. To treat leukemia, several options are available based on the types and severity of the condition.