Leukemia :

Leukaemia is a cancer that affects the bone marrow and the blood. Leukaemia is also known as blood cancer. In case of leukaemia, there will be abnormal and excessive production of white blood cells, which are present in the blood. There will be various types of leukaemia, like chronic myeloid leukaemia, acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, acute myeloid leukaemia, and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. The symptoms that will be seen in leukaemia will be fever, bleeding, bruising, frequent infections, sudden weight loss, fatigue, shortness of breath, joint pains, night sweats, and pain in the bones. The diagnosis of leukaemia will be made based on the physical examination, blood tests, and bone marrow test. The treatment advised for leukaemia will be through chemotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy, bone marrow transplant, immunotherapy, and engineering of immune cells to fight against leukaemia. There will be risk factors that increase the risk of leukaemia, including genetic disorders, exposure to chemicals, and past cancer treatment.

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Dr. Sree Vamsee Chetana ? (Dr. Sree Vamsee Chetana - Medical Oncologist) : Profile

Dr. Sree Vamsee Chetana

MBBS, DNB, DM (Medical Oncology)

Medical Oncologist

3-1-445, Near Hanuman Temple

Prashanth Nagar Colony

Mancherial Chowrasta, Karimnagar

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09:00 am - 05:00 pm
Fee : 500
Dr. Rahul Narayan Maddi ? (Dr. Rahul Narayan Maddi - Medical Oncologist) : Profile

Dr. Rahul Narayan Maddi

MBBS, MD, DM (Med Onco)

Medical Oncologist

2nd and 3rd Floor, Ambedkar Road

Abhishek Hospital Premises

Christian Colony, Karimnagar

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Mon - Sat :
10:00 am - 02:00 pm | 04:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Fee : 500
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