Apollomedics Super Speciality Hospital, Lucknow has launched a comprehensive Pediatric Oncology, Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant department.

On occasion of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Apollomedics Super Specialty Hospital, Lucknow has launched dedicated unit for Pediatric Oncology, Hematology, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Till now, patients had to travel to distant cities like Delhi-Mumbai for treatment of these serious diseases, and along with the cost of treatment, the patients and their families had to bear the additional expenses of travel and accommodation. With the launch of Apollomedics Super Specialty Hospital’s dedicated Pediatric Oncology, Hematology, and Bone Marrow Transplant unit, patients will get advanced medical treatments at Lucknow itself.

MD & CEO, Apollomedics Super Specialty Hospital, Lucknow, Dr. MayankSomani said, “We have started a dedicated Department of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology. One of the leading luminaries of Pediatric Oncology & Hematology, Prof (Dr) Archana Kumar has joined us as the Head of Department for Pediatric Oncology & Hematology. An alumni of Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, University of Wisconsin and University of California- Los Angeles, Prof Archana Kumar is a renowned expert in Pediatric Oncology, Pediatric Hematology, Hematological Disorders, Clinical Hematology, Leukemia/Lymphoma (Pediatric and Young Adults), Brain Tumors, Solid Tumors. She has a vast experience of more than 38 years in the field and has previously held the position of Professor – Pediatrics and Incharge, Pediatric Hematology Oncology at KGMU-Lucknow & now will be leading our Pediatric Oncology & Hematology Department along with Dr Anil Sharma (Former SGPGIMS Lucknow)

Apollomedics Super Specialty Hospital has also started the facility of Bone Marrow Transplant with stringent infection protocols so that if any child requires, he or she can be treated with utmost care & safety.

We have Dr Sunil Dabadghao, who was formerly working at SGPGI, as Senior Consultant – Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant & Dr. Priyanka Chauhan who also is an Alumni of SGPGIMS Lucknow for Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation.

Prof (Dr) Archana Kumar said, “India accounts for more than 20% of the total childhood cancer cases. Every year, 2 lakh children die of cancer globally and the number is gradually increasing. Children are not adults; their needs are different and need to be treated by someone who is specially trained to look after them. Pediatric oncologists are responsible for treating all malignant conditions among children like leukemia, bone cancers, Wilms tumor, brain and spinal cord tumors among several others. With timely, appropriate and complete treatment, majority of children with cancer get cured and can lead their lives peacefully.

Dr Anil Sharma said, “Apollomedics Super Specialty Hospital, Lucknow will now offer comprehensive child cancer treatment. Pediatric oncology at the hospital deals with the treatment of complex cancers as well as blood disorders in children. Contrary to general belief, only 5 percent of pediatric cancers are genetic. Identifying the disease early and getting a protocol based treatment by a pediatric oncologist and ensuring fewer treatment dropouts is of paramount importance to improve survival and cure rates.

“At Apollomedics Super Specialty Hospital, Lucknow, we are providing all super specialty medical services under one roof to the people of the state and nearby areas. Kidney transplant, liver transplant, brain stroke management, complete treatment of all types of cancer as well as world class ICU and 24×7 emergency and trauma facilities are now available at Lucknow itself, for which earlier people have to travel to big cities like Delhi, Mumbai. Recently our team has successfully transplanted kidney and liver obtained from a living donor and a cadaver donor.”, Dr Somani added.