Oncology, Haematology & Bone Marrow Transplant In Aakash Health Care Dwarka

Best Cancer Hospital in Delhi

In contemporary times cancer care has experienced a paradigm shift and is all about comprehensive care, which requires commitment, expertise and a strong spirit. The Oncology team at Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital brings together the brightest minds in surgical & Medical Oncology.

Our medical oncology specialists provide state-of-the-art cancer care to the patients. Our team specializes in treating cancer with chemotherapy by the use of medicine to kill cancer cells, usually by stopping the cancer cell’s ability to grow or other medications, such as targeted therapy and oral – in pill – chemotherapy.

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Bone Marrow Transplant

Bone Marrow Transplant – What is It?

A bone marrow transplant (BMT) is a procedure that infuses healthy blood-forming stem cells into your body to treat broken or diseased bone marrow. BMT is also called a stem cell transplant (SCT). Contrary to popular belief, stem cell transplant is not a surgical procedure. It is a medical procedure with no harm to the donor. A stem cell transplant is a procedure needed to treat some types of cancers like leukemias, multiple myeloma, lymphomas, and various haematological disorders like aplastic anaemia, thalassemia etc. In the past, SCT was more commonly referred to as a bone marrow transplant because stem cells were harvested from bone marrow directly. Today, due to the techniques available to mobilise stem cells from bone marrow to blood, stem cells can be harvested from the blood, in preference over bone marrow. For this reason, the procedure now is more often referred to as a “peripheral blood stem cell transplant (PBSCT).” Stem cell donation is done like blood donation at a blood bank. SCT may either use cells from your own body (autologous SCT) or from a donor (allogeneic SCT).

Bone marrow contains stem cells; and in healthy individuals, stem cells within the marrow form different components of blood. Namely

• Red blood cells that supply the body with oxygen
• White blood cells, which help build immunity of the body and help fight off harmful infections.
• Platelets which help with blood clotting.

Who may require SCT

People with any of the following conditions may require bone marrow transplant:

• If an existing medical condition is preventing the body from making new healthy blood cells; the person in question may need to go in for a bone marrow transplant.
• The presence of blood cancers (of various kinds) including acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) or acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), which is more common in relapsed cases.
• Some forms of cancer in the lymph nodes, particularly relapsed Lymphomas.
• Genetic diseases like sickle cell anaemia, thalassemia, where the body produces faulty red blood cells.
• Bone marrow diseases such as aplastic anaemia where the bone marrow is unable to produce any blood cells at all.
• Paediatric cancers, namely Neuroblastoma, Medullablastoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal tumor (PNET)
• Rare conditions such as Primary Immunodeficiency disorders, Storage disorders, Osteoporosis

The very first allogeneic transplantation was performed by E. Donnall Thomas in 1957, and since 1957, the field has evolved greatly with the development of new technologies along with ever advancing research and breakthroughs. These new developments have have afforded higher success and reduced complications significantly when compared to the past.

Best Bone Marrow Transplant Hospital in India

Aakash Healthcare ranks among the very best hospitals for BMT/SCT in india. The hospital is wholly committed to affording unmatched care and comfort to all our patients. BMT/SCT at Aakash Healthcare is performed to replace damaged bone marrow with healthier marrow and some of the best bone marrow transplant specialists in Delhi are part of our team here at Aakash Healthcare. We are fully equipped with a state-of-the-art blood bank unit, HEPA-filter installed wards, a specialised chemotherapy preparation unit to cater to the requirements of all SCT patients. Our accompanying team of trained doctors, nurses and other paramedical staff are always ready to provide special care to cater to the specific needs of our BMT/SCT patients here.

Types of Bone Marrow Transplant

Bone marrow transplant can be categorised into three categories:

Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant

The term “auto” means self, and in this procedure, stem cells are extracted from the patient’s own body before they are administered high-dose chemotherapy or given radiation treatment. The purpose of high dose chemotherapy is to completely eradicate cancerous cells with doses of chemotherapy; which can’t be done if stem cells are not available and ready to rescue the bone marrow. It is also called a “rescue” transplant for this very reason. The stem cells are properly preserved in a freezer or can even be cryopreserved at very low temperatures with the help of certain assistant chemicals. After receiving high-dose chemotherapy, the patient’s stems cells are infused back their body to help retain the proper function of blood cell formation via stem cells. Typically it takes around 2-3 weeks for your infused stem cells to reform the blood cells in your body.

Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant

The term “allo” means other. Here, stem cells are removed from another person, called a “donor”. Many times, it is a prerequisite that the donor’s genes match (partly/fully) with the patient’s genes. Specially designed tests (HLA testing) are performed to screen and determine if a donor is a good match for a patient. A sibling is most likely to be the ideal match and at times, parents, children, who may not be a full match but could still be good matches where half of their genes match that of the patient (Haploidentical transplant). There are various national/international bone marrow registries where people may be able to find ideal matching donors who are not related to them but are still a good match [Matched unrelated donor transplant, (MUD)].

Umbilical Cord Blood Transplant

This is also a form of allogeneic transplant. In this procedure, stem cells are detached from a newborn baby’s umbilical cord right after birth. The stem cells are then frozen and stored in a highly controlled environment, till the time they are required for a transplant. There are various cord bank registrations that store a wide range different stem cells. Umbilical cord blood cells naturally aren’t fully matured and therefore, there is really no need of finding a good match. Because of the smaller range of the stem cells, the blood count takes much longer to return to full strength, about 4-6 weeks.

Dr. Arun Kumar Giri

Specialist:       Head & Neck Surgical Oncologist
Experience:    19+ years of experience
Hospital:         Aakash HealthCare Dwarka

About Doctor:

• Dr. Arun Kumar Giri is a renowned Surgical Oncologist with experience of 19+ years.
• Dr. Arun Kumar Giri is adept at carrying out surgical procedures for cancers.
• The doctor is a member of multiple prestigious associations that include: Association of Surgeons of India, Indian Association of Surgical Oncology and Indian Medical Association.

Dr. Chandragouda Dodagoudar

Specialist:    Medical Oncologist
Experience: 21 years of experience
Hospital:      Aakash Hospital Hospital

About Doctor:

• Dr Chandragouda Dodagoudar is a famed medical oncologist in Delhi.
• He has a thriving experience in medical oncology.
• Dr Dodagoudar has completed his MBBS, MD (Medicine) and DNB (Medical oncology).Following which he did his ECMO from Europe.

Dr. Abhishek Raj

Speciality:    Surgical Oncologist
Experience: 11+ years of experience
Hospital:       Aakash Hospital Dwarka

About Doctor:

• Abhishek Raj is a prominent Surgical Oncologist & consultant in Medical Oncology, at Aakash Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi.
• He has more than 11 years of experience in the same field.
• He specialises in breast, lung, colon, prostate, gastrointestinal and genitourinary cancers.

Dr. Vikas Jain

Speciality:    Surgical Oncologist
Experience: 9+ years of experience
Hospital:      Aakash Hospital Dwarka

About Doctor:

• Dr Vikas Jain is an Associate Consultant,renowned Surgical Oncologist at Aakash Hospital New Delhi.
• He has more than 9 years of experience in laparoscopic surgery, and head to toe surgical oncology.
• He is expertise and interest in Head, Neck, Skin, Soft tissue tumor and Thoracoscopic lung cancer.

Dr. Parveen Jain

Specialist:    Medical Oncology
Experience: 7+ years of experience
Hospital:      Aakash Health Care

About Doctor:

• Senior Consultant & HOD Medical Oncology
• Dr Parveen Jain has been working in the field of Medical Oncology for 7 years.
• Dr Parveen Jain has a vast experience in the management of both hematological & non hematological malignancies (breast, lung, GI malignancies and other solid tumors).

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