Best Blood Cancer Doctors in India

Dr Ashok Vaid
30 Years
Hematology Oncology Cancer

Dr Ashok Vaid joined Medanta The Medicity in 2009 and has been working with the company ever since. Dr Ashok Vaid has worked in reputed hospitals like AIIMS, Rajiv G   More..

Dr Nandy currently works at Jaypee Hospital as the director of its medical oncology department. Dr Malay Nandy has previously worked in Max Super Speciality Hospital   More..

Dr Rahul has performed more than 400 haematology related transplants in his career of 15 years. He is currently associated with Fortis Memorial Hospital, Fortis Esco   More..

Dr Gouri Sankar Bhattacharya is a Consultant in Department of Medical Oncology & Hematology at Fortis Hospital, Anandapur in Kolkata. Dr Gouri Sankar Bhattacharya   More..

Dr Dharma Choudhary is amongst the best bone marrow transplant doctors in India, who is currently practicing at BLK Super Speciality Hospital in New Delhi. He is the   More..

Dr Gopal Sharma is an Oncologist in Max Hospital Vaishali with an experience of over 10 years.   More..

Dr Shubham Garg is an Surgical Oncologist in Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali.   More..

Dr. Rashi Agrawal is one amongst the very few radiation oncologist who has extensive experience of working with extreme ends of radiotherapy techniques from   More..

Dr Vikas Goswami is an Oncologist in Max Hospital, Vaishali. He has an experience of over 8 years in his field.   More..

Dr Gagan Saini is an Radiation Oncologist in Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali. He is an Associate Director, with an experience of 12 years.   More..

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Description

Blood aka hematologic cancer affects the function and production of blood cells in the body. It is amongst the most challenging type of disease, as it can spread quickly throughout the body traveling through the blood. Fortunately, the introduction of promising therapies for its diagnosis and treatment has made it more manageable. Hematologist Oncologist is the specialist who treats blood cancer. Blood Cancer doctors in India has the required skill set and knowledge to treat blood cancer with advanced technologies like stem-cell therapy, targeted therapy and radiotherapy etc.

FAQ

1.    How do I know who  is the right doctor for me? Is the doctor board certified? In what field? – “How do I study a doctor’s profile”?

Patients should verify the following information for selecting the best blood cancer doctor in India:

Is the blood cancer doctor in India certified by a government association? Patients should verify that their selected doctor is affiliated by the Medical Council of India or any other government organization of similar standing before selecting the best Hematologist-Oncologist in India.

How much experience does the blood cancer specialist have? Blood Cancer comes under the challenging group of diseases which can be very hard to treat, making it essential that an experienced professional takes responsibility to manage the disease. 

Does the blood cancer doctor has any additional specialty? Blood cancer can be treated through different treatments making it essential for the patients to verify that his/her doctor is qualified to perform/use the technique required for their condition.   

How are the rating and reviews of the doctors from his/her former patients? The feedback of old patients can be used by new patients for analyzing the quality of treatment which will be delivered to them.

Patients can explore Medmonks website for comparing career profiles of some of the top blood cancer doctors in India.

2.    What is the role of a Hematologist-Oncologist?

A hematologist is a specialist who is concerned with the treatment of blood conditions. An Oncologist is a specialist who is concerned with cancer treatment. A hematologist who gains addition training or completes a fellowship in oncology becomes qualified to treat blood cancer. The treatment (surgical, medical or radiation) provided by the hematology oncologist will depend on his/her training.

Hematologist works closely in a BMT (Bone Marrow Transplant) Center, as it is the most common treatment used for managing hematological conditions including cancer.

3.  What are the special interests/procedures that some of these blood cancer doctors in India are performing?

Stem Cell Transplantation – is a blood therapy in which healthy blood-forming stem cells are infused inside the patient’s body. These stem cells can be extracted from the circulating (peripheral) blood, bone marrow, or umbilical cord blood.

Chemotherapy – uses anticancer drugs that are designed for interfering with and halting the growth of cancerous cells in the patient’s body. Chemotherapy treatment for blood cancer consists of extensive drugs consumption regimen which needs to be taken together. It can also be delivered to the patient before the stem cell transplantation.

Radiation therapy – might be used for destroying cancer cells or for relieving pain or discomfort. Like chemotherapy, it can also be given to the patient before their stem cell transplantation.

CAR T Cells (Chimeric Antigen Receptor) Therapy – is used for the treatment and prevention of blood cancer. CAR T Cells are protein receptors that provide T cells with the ability to target and kill specific proteins. It mutates T cells into identifying cancer cells so they can target and destroy them.

Virotherapy –  uses advanced biotechnology that converts viruses into therapeutic agents reprograming them to attack the cancerous cells in the body without interfering with the healthy blood cells.

4.    On selecting the doctor, how do we book the appointments? Can I video consult with her before arriving?

Patients can use Medmonks website for selecting the best blood cancer doctor in India. Once selected, they can get in touch with their doctor utilizing the company’s video consultation service which can be used by the patients before coming to India.

The patients can use this consultation service for further investigation or for solving any particular worry of the patient regarding their condition.

5.    What happens during a typical blood cancer doctor consult?

A typical consultation appointment between the patient and the doctor is scheduled to help the patient discuss basic aspects of their disease that can help the doctor in gaining a better understanding of their condition.

Usually, the consultation will start with the doctor, questioning the patient about when was the disease diagnosed, how much it has progressed since then, and what are the symptoms experienced because of the disease?

Next, the doctor will analyze the medical history and recent reports of the patient for determining the stage of their cancer.

The doctor might also physically examine the patient for any visible signs or symptoms.

Based on the above discussion and examination, the doctor might suggest a few identification tests for the patient.

Then, the doctor will schedule the next appointment with the patient, creating a rough treatment plan.

6.    If I do not like the opinion given by the doctor, can I get a second opinion?

Patients can explore different blood cancer doctors on Medmonks website to seek different opinions on their condition, or contact the company’s team directly for fixing an appointment with the top hematologist of similar standing in the country.

A Second opinion often allows patients to explore more advanced technologies that are less invasive and more effective.

7.    How do I stay in touch with my doctor after the surgery (follow-up care)?

Patients can use Medmonks 6-months free follow-up care services which include two video call sessions and message chat service with their blood cancer doctor in India after they return to their country for any medical assistance during this duration.

8.    What is the cost of blood cancer treatment in India?

The cost of blood cancer treatment in India can vary depending on the type of treatment and the technique/technology used for managing the disease.

Blood cancer can be treated using the following procedures:

Stem-Cell Therapy Cost in India – starts from USD 6500

Cost of Bone Marrow Transplant in India – starts from USD 21500 (Allogeneic BMT)

Cost of Chemotherapy in India – starts from USD 400 per cycle

Cost of Radiation Therapy in India – USD 3500 (IMRT)

9.    Who are the specialists involved in the Blood Cancer Treatment in India?

Surgical Oncologist – is a medical specialist who treats blood cancer treatment by performing surgical treatments like bone marrow transplants.

Radiation Oncologist – uses x-ray beams for providing targeted therapies via radiation including CyberKnife, Radiotherapy etc.

Medical Oncologist – uses anti-cancer medications for treating cancer, via chemotherapy.

Hematologist (Oncologist) – is a medical specialist who studies and is trained to treat blood-related diseases and disorders including hemostasis and thrombosis. A Hematologist who gains fellowship in oncology gets qualified to treat blood cancers like lymphoma and leukemia etc.

10.     Why select Medmonks?

Medmonks is a medical travel assistance company that is established to facilitate international patients with affordable medical care in India. They help patients connect and receive treatment from some of the best hospitals and doctors in India at an affordable cost, to reduce the financial burden of the patient’s chest. They make all the arrangements for international patients to travel overseas for their treatment, by helping them with their visa approvals, flight reservations, accommodations arrangements and doctor appointments at the hospitals.        

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