Anemia Care
Anemia is a medical condition characterized by a decrease in the number of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood. This can lead to a variety of symptoms, including fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, and pale skin. There are many different causes of anemia, including iron deficiency, vitamin deficiencies, chronic diseases, and genetic disorders.
Treatment for anemia depends on the underlying cause of the condition. This may involve taking supplements or medications, making lifestyle changes, or undergoing additional medical treatment. It is important to consult a healthcare provider if you suspect that you have anemia, as proper diagnosis and treatment can help alleviate symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Thalassemia & Hemoglobinopathies
Hemoglobinopathies and thalassemias involve problems with hemoglobin, the critical protein in red blood cells (RBC) responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body. Abnormal hemoglobin, present in sickle cell diseases, or too little hemoglobin, such as may occur in the thalassemias, can cause organ damage and shorten patients’ lifespans.
There are many disorders of hemoglobin assembly and function, including at least three broad types. First, inherited disorders of heme biosynthesis include the porphyrias and X-linked sideroblastic anemia. Second are states where the heme can no longer bind to oxygen, such as when the ferrous heme iron is oxidized to the ferric form (inherited or acquired methemoglobinemia) or when heme complexes with carbon monoxide (carboxyhemoglobin). Collectively, such states are called dyshemoglobins. Third are the inherited abnormalities of the globin polypeptide biosynthesis, structure, and function.
Aplastic Anemia
Aplastic anemia is a condition that occurs when your body stops producing enough new blood cells. The condition leaves you fatigued and more prone to infections and uncontrolled bleeding. A rare and serious condition, aplastic anemia can develop at any age
It can be of two types – immune type and inherited bone marrow failure syndromes like Fanconi anemia, Dyskeratosis congenital, Megakaryocytic thrombocytopenia, Diamond blacken syndrome.
Hemato-Oncology (Blood Related Cancers)
The field of haemato-oncology deals with treatment of blood and related cancers. The scope of services at our center in department are acute and chronic leukaemias, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Aplastic anaemia, Thalassemia, sickle cell anaemia.
Multiple myeloma, also known as myeloma, is a type of cancer that affects plasma cells, a type of white blood cell in the bone marrow. In myeloma, abnormal plasma cells begin to grow uncontrollably and form tumors in the bone marrow, which can lead to bone pain, weakness, fatigue, and an increased risk of infections.
Multiple myeloma has no cure, but various treatments are available to manage the disease and improve quality of life. These include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, stem cell transplantation, and supportive care. Treatment plans are tailored to the individual’s condition, and regular monitoring and follow-up with a healthcare provider are crucial for managing the disease and modifying the treatment plan as needed.
Lymphomas –Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin's
Lymphomas are cancers that affect the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system. There are two main types of lymphomas: Hodgkin’s lymphoma and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Hodgkin’s lymphoma is characterized by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells, which are abnormal cells found in the lymph nodes. It typically spreads in a predictable manner and is often treated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a more diverse group of cancers that can originate from B-cells or T-cells. It tends to spread more unpredictably and may require different treatment approaches, such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, or targeted therapy.
Bone Marrow Transplantation
A bone marrow transplant is a medical treatment that replaces your bone marrow with healthy cells. The replacement cells can either come from your own body or from a donor.
A bone marrow transplant is also called a stem cell transplant or, more specifically, a hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Transplantation can be used to treat certain types of cancer, such as leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma, and other blood and immune system diseases that affect the bone marrow.
Primary Immunodeficiency
Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases (PID) now labelled as Inborn errors of Immunity, represent a class of disorders in which there is an intrinsic genetic defect in the immune system. These unique “experiments of nature” continue to unravel novel molecular and cellular mechanisms that govern development and function of the human immune system.
Your immune system helps your body fight infections. People with primary immunodeficiency (PI) have an immune system that does not work correctly. This means that people with PI are more likely to get and become very sick from infections.
Pediatric Oncology
Pediatric oncology is the medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cancer in children and adolescents. It involves a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals and includes chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, and bone marrow transplantation. Emotional and psychological support for the child and family is also a key aspect of treatment.
