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    Haematological or blood cancers are serious diseases often characterised by the increased production of abnormal, immature blood cells. Since blood is produced in the bone marrow, most haematological cancers begin from this site. In blood cancer, normal blood cell development is severely affected due to DNA mutation. This leads to fewer normal blood cells and the production of immature blood cells, affecting the functions of blood.

    At Apollo Cancer Centre, Hyderabad, we are proud to boast ourselves as one of the leading multispecialty hospitals in Hyderabad. We employ a multidisciplinary approach to treatment by gathering highly skilled haematologists, oncologists, pathologists, genetic counsellors, technicians, nurses, and support staff. With cutting-edge technology to aid our doctors in precise diagnosis and treatment, we are committed to delivering world-class care for all patients.

    Conditions Treated

    At Apollo Cancer Centre, Hyderabad, our haematologists are adept at diagnosing several blood cancers, enabling them to provide appropriate treatments. Some of the conditions our haematologists are experts at include:

    • Leukaemia
    • Lymphomas
    • Myeloma and smouldering myeloma
    • Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)
    • Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN)

    Treatments and Procedures at Apollo Cancer Centre

    The Department of Haemato-Oncology at Apollo Cancer Centre, Hyderabad, is highly skilled in performing several treatments and procedures for different stages of blood cancers, which include:

    • Chemotherapy: It is one of the primary treatment modalities for blood cancer, effectively targeting and destroying rapidly dividing cancer cells.
    • Antibody Therapy: At Apollo Cancer Centre, we utilise antibody-based treatments, such as:
    • Rituximab
    • CD20-targeted therapies
    • Immunotherapy: Helps strengthen the body’s immune system to recognise and eliminate cancer cells.
    • Targeted Therapies: It focuses on specific molecular targets involved in the growth and spread of cancer. These include:
      • BTK inhibitors
      • FLT3 Inhibitors
    • Cell Therapies: CAR T-cell therapy is offered at Apollo Cancer Centre, where a patient’s own T-cells are genetically engineered to attack cancer cells
    • Bone Marrow Transplant: A highly specialised treatment to replace damaged or destroyed bone marrow with healthy ones, offering hope for those diagnosed with advanced blood cancer
    • Radiation Therapy and Surgery: These treatments are rarely used for blood cancers. For surgery, they are primarily employed for diagnostic purposes, like biopsies.

    The department houses a six-bed transplant unit on level 5 with contamination-free rooms and HEPA-filtered rooms. Moreover, it also has dedicated neutropenia, leukaemia, and general wards, as well as chemotherapy day case rooms. We are acknowledged as the nation’s first facility to provide patients with CAR T-cell therapy.

     

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    A discussion is made based on the patient’s symptoms, including their timeline and severity, medical history, and lifestyle. To confirm suspicion of cancer, imaging tests, such as X-ray, MRI, PET, or bone scan, as well as biopsy, are performed. If cancer is confirmed, staging is based on the PET CT scan. Based on the stage and grade, treatment plans are informed. In the majority of cases, the hands or legs can be saved with very good function using limb salvage surgery techniques.

    Common symptoms include bone pain that is not relieved by painkillers, increased swelling in the limbs and joints, fractured bones with simple injury, loss of appetite and unexplained weight loss, and fatigue. If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important to consult an orthopaedic oncologist for early diagnosis and appropriate treatment to ensure the best outcome.

    An orthopaedic oncologist is a specialised expert who diagnoses and treats bone tumours and bone cancers. The success rates and treatment outcomes in the hands of an orthopaedic oncosurgeon are excellent, meeting global standards. At Apollo Hospitals, we take pride in having one of the few nationally renowned orthopaedic oncosurgeons. Moreover, the Centre of Excellence is equipped with cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art facilities, including minimally invasive robotic surgery systems and advanced operation theatres. Backed by expert-led multidisciplinary tumour boards, skilled specialists, and dedicated nursing and support staff, Apollo Cancer Centre, Hyderabad, is recognised as one of the leading multispecialty hospitals for bone cancer treatment.
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