Pediatric cancer is a devastating diagnosis for any family to face. Fortunately, the field of pediatric oncology is constantly evolving with new treatments and technologies being developed to improve outcomes for children with cancer. In this blog post, we will…
Blood disorders in children can range from relatively benign conditions to life-threatening diseases. Early detection and treatment of these disorders are crucial for the well-being of the child. If left untreated, some blood disorders can lead to serious complications and…
Aplastic anemia is a rare blood disorder that affects both children and adults. It is a condition that affects the bone marrow, where the body’s blood cells are produced. In this condition, the bone marrow fails to produce enough red…
Receiving a diagnosis of pediatric cancer or a blood disorder can change a family’s life in an instant. Helping you best navigate treatment options and maintain a healthy outlook for your child and your entire family is at the heart…
Realizing you have cancer is not a good experience but that moment when you know you won over cancer is truly a memorable one. You might feel depressed, frightened, or even exhausted following your cancer diagnosis. Blood cancer is one…
Aplastic anemia, as we understand, is a disease, where the cells have stopped working. We have a bone marrow, which is a production site in the long bones. There is a spine area, and then there is a hip area.…
Do children get cancer? Yes, Children do get cancer. We see children who have been born with tumours or even those detected while the child is in the mother’s womb to children up to 18 years. These cancers have very different…
A cancer diagnosis in a child is frightening. Parents may have dozens of questions about their child’s health, treatment and future, including – how did my child get cancer? Here in this article, Lets know more with Dr. Vikas Dua, the…
The journey of curing the most dreaded of all diseases in children spanning over 5 decades, encompasses the greatest achievement in the field of medical research. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) is the commonest childhood cancer and was associated with 100% mortality…
Wilms tumor is the most common renal malignancy in children. Most children who are affected with this disease have a germline point mutation in the WT1 gene. This condition is however, often sporadic in nature and can cause moderate to…
Dr. Vikas Dua is one of the leading consultants in the field of Pediatric- Hematooncology & Bone Marrow transplants. He has 20+ years of experience and has performed many successful BMTs for thalassemia and leukemia cases for children from India, Afghanistan, Iraq, and African Countries.
