Yes, children do get cancer. From infants born with tumors to teenagers facing diagnoses, pediatric cancers are a reality. These cancers are distinct from those seen in adults, both in biology and treatment. Dr. Vikas Dua, the best pediatric oncologist…
A pediatric hematologist/oncologist is a physician who has special training and experience to diagnose and treat blood disorders and cancers in children, teens, and young adults. A pediatric hematologist-oncologist specializes in researching, diagnosing and treating blood disorders and cancer in children. Pediatric…
When it comes to the health of our children, we all want the best possible care. Pediatric hemato oncology, a specialized branch of medicine dealing with blood disorders and cancer in children, requires expert knowledge, experience, and compassion. In Delhi,…
Pediatric oncologists specialize in treating children with cancer and play an important role in providing care and support for children and their families. Choosing a board-certified pediatric specialist ensures that your doctor has highly specialized training in your child’s diagnosis and in treatment. If you’re looking…
When you find that your kid may require a bone marrow transplant (BMT), you are certain to have many questions. We urge you to ask as many questions as you need to in order to mentally prepare for the long…
A bone marrow transplant is a medical procedure in which damaged or diseased bone marrow is replaced with healthy bone marrow stem cells. These stem cells can come from a donor or from the patient themselves (in the case of…
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.…
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…
Even though your child may be the spitting image of you or share your unique personality, they aren’t just small adults. Children require special care that can vary greatly from their adult counterparts. This is evident in the way doctors…
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.
