Hemato-Oncology and BMT
Hemato-oncology deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and overall care of cancer and various conditions affecting the blood and lymphatic systems within the body.
Hematology
The study of blood, blood-forming organs such as bone marrow, and blood-related illnesses and disorders is known as haematology.
Hemato-Oncologist
A Hemato-Oncologist is a medical professional dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and managing blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and myelodysplastic syndromes. These cancers originate from blood-forming tissues like the lymphatic system, bone marrow, and blood cells.
Conditions treated under Hematology
Acute Leukemia like AML, ALL
Chronic Leukemia like CML, CLL
Lymphoma – Hodgkin / Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Plasma Cell disorders like MGUS, SMM, myeloma, Amyloidosis etc
Myeloproliferative Neoplasms like Polycythemia,
Thalassemia and other haemoglobinopathies
Bone marrow failure disorders