Advancements in Pediatric Cancer Treatment

Advancements Pediatric Cancer Treatment
Paediatric cancer is a devastating diagnosis for any family to face. Fortunately, the field of paediatric oncology is constantly evolving with new treatments and technologies being developed to improve outcomes for children with cancer. In this blog post, we will explore some of the latest advancements in paediatric cancer treatment, including immunotherapy, precision medicine, and proton therapy. Dr. Vikas Dua, the best Pediatric Hematologist in India will discuss how these new techniques are improving survival rates for children with various types of cancer and offer insights into how they work.

Immunotherapy is an innovative cancer treatment that harnesses the body’s immune system to fight cancer. This treatment involves administering medications that stimulate the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells. In the case of paediatric cancer, immunotherapy has shown great promise in treating certain types of childhood cancers, such as neuroblastoma, leukaemia, and lymphoma. Immunotherapy works by using T cells, which are a type of white blood cell that recognizes and eliminates foreign substances, including cancer cells. CAR T-cell therapy is a type of immunotherapy that has shown particularly promising results in children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). In this therapy, T cells are genetically modified to recognize and kill cancer cells. The modified cells are then infused back into the patient’s bloodstream to target and destroy cancer cells.

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Precision medicine is another exciting advancement in the field of paediatric oncology. This approach involves tailoring cancer treatment to a patient’s unique genetic makeup. By analysing the patient’s genetic profile, doctors can identify specific genetic mutations that are driving the growth of the cancer cells. They can then develop a targeted treatment plan that is designed to attack those specific mutations. This approach has shown great promise in treating paediatric cancers such as neuroblastoma and brain tumours.

Proton therapy is a type of radiation therapy that uses high-energy protons to destroy cancer cells. Unlike traditional radiation therapy, which uses X-rays, proton therapy delivers radiation directly to the tumour while minimising damage to surrounding healthy tissue. This is especially important in paediatric cancer treatment, where radiation therapy can have long-term side effects on growing tissues and organs. Proton therapy has shown great promise in treating paediatric cancers such as brain tumours and sarcomas.

The advancements in paediatric cancer treatment have led to improved survival rates for children with cancer. In fact, according, the five-year survival rate for childhood cancer has increased from 58% in the mid-1970s to 84% today. This is due in part to the development of new treatments and technologies, such as immunotherapy, precision medicine, and proton therapy.

In conclusion, the field of paediatric oncology is constantly evolving with new treatments and technologies being developed to improve outcomes for children with cancer. Immunotherapy, precision medicine, and proton therapy are just a few of the latest advancements that have shown great promise in treating paediatric cancers. By tailoring treatment to each patient’s unique genetic makeup and using innovative approaches like immunotherapy and proton therapy, doctors are improving survival rates and giving children with cancer a brighter future. If your child has been diagnosed with cancer, it’s important to seek out the best paediatric haematologist in India who can offer the most advanced and effective treatment options available.

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Fortis Memorial Research Institute was established in 2001.
It is an outstanding multi-speciality quaternary care hospital,having the top-notch infrastructure, advanced equipment, highly qualified and experienced medical professionals and super sub-specialists.
Fortis Hosptial Gurgaon is an advanced centre of excellence in Robotic Surgery, Neurosciences, Oncology, Renal Sciences, BMT, Organ Transplants, Orthopaedics, Cardiac Sciences and Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

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FMRI is a 1000 bedded and 15 Operation theaters and over 400 diagnostics centres (including JVs).
Medical facility endowed with a dedicated team of 200 world-renowned doctors, covering a number of specialities, who aim to provide the best quality medical care to all the patients, national as well as international.
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Dr. Rahul Bhargava

Specialist: Hematologic Oncologist, BMT
Experience: 23+ years of experience
Hospital: Fortis Memorial Research Institute

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Rahul Bhargava is a Leading Haemato-oncologist in India with over 23+ years of experience.
He has performed 100+ adult bone marrow transplants which are record-breaking in the whole of North India.
He is a Director of Haematology & Bone Marrow Transplant at Fortis Memorial Research Institute hospital, Gurgaon.

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He has successfully completed 400+ transplants to his credit.
Brings along with him an International experience; worked in Vancouver, Canada where he specifically trained in Umbilical cord transplant.
Member of various prestigious organizations, American Society of Bone Marrow Transplant, American Society of Paediatric Haemato-Oncology, International Society of Paediatric Oncology to name a few.
During his extensive career, Dr. Bhargava has dealt with enumerable adult and paediatric patients suffering from a wide range of Congenital and Acquired ailments. This includes Acute and Chronic blood conditions such as Blood Cancers, bleeding disorders along with inherited immune deficiency syndromes and metabolic disorders.
He is the first Indian doctor to perform and propagate a Stem Cell Transplant procedure for patients suffering from Multiple Sclerosis
The first Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplant in Gurgaon was performed by him on a patient suffering from Fanconi Anaemia patient

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Dr. Vikas Dua

Specialist: Pediatric Oncologist
Experience: 15 years of experience
Hospital: Fortis Memorial Research Institute

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Dr Vikas Dua is one the leading consultants in the field of Pediatric- Hemato-oncology & bone marrow transplant.
He has an experience of over 21+ years and has performed several successful BMTs for thalassemia and leukaemia cases for children from India, Afghanistan, Iraq and African Countries.
Dr. Dua has completed his MBBS & MD (Paediatrics) from PGIMS, Rohtak .Following which he did his Fellowship in DNB (Paediatrics) from Sri Ganga Ram.

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He has also done his Advanced Fellowship in Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant from National University Hospital, Singapore and also did his training in child BMT from the renowned, St. Jude’s Children research Hospital Memphis
Dr Vikas Dua bagged many national and international awards for his outstanding work in Paediatrics BMT
Dr Dua has his expertise in paediatric haematology and bone marrow transplantation.

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