Hematology Q & A
FAQ’s
Hematology / hemato-oncology is the branch of science that deals with cancer and non-cancer disorders of the following four liquid organs.
- Blood cells,
- Bone marrow cells (production unit),
- Lymph(Development area) ,
- Spleen (Storage and filter organ)
Diseases arising from all four liquid organs, which can be either, Cancerous / Malignant Leukaemia (ALL, AML, CLL, CML, Myelofibrosis, Myelodysplastic syndromes), Lymphoma (Hodgkin’s and Non-Hodgkin’s), Myeloma.
Non-Cancerous: Pancytopenia, Aplastic Anemia, Pyrexia of unknown origin, ITP, TTP, DVT, Hemophilia, Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Anemia.
This consultation is for Bone Marrow Transplant, cancer and non-cancer diseases. We know that unlike solid organs (brain, liver, lungs, stomach, etc.), blood is not limited/restricted to one particular area. So, if it is not detected on time or not guided properly, then we may not achieve the desired quality outcome.
When we hear shocking news about cancer affecting someone we know, the first few things that come to our mind are:
Will he/ she survive?
What is the stage of this cancer?
Let us go to one of the branded hospitals or visit our family doctor or meet a cancer specialist doctor who has treated one of our friends/relatives.
Dr S.K. Gupta comes with a lot of experience in this field. He has been a part of almost 250 Bone Marrow transplants and is also a specialist. He is the best hematologist in India who possesses a friendly nature towards his patients and family.
MEET OUR DOCTOR
With a renowned experience of 15 years, Dr. SK Gupta’s time in the field is the backbone of the Institute. Having started out as a medical student he eventually sprouted to performing over 250 bone marrow transplants to those suffering from blood disorders.
But his expertise does not end here.
He is specialised in various other arrays including Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Aplastic Anemia, Thalassemia and Sickle cell diseases, Hemophagocytic syndromes and so on.
An ongoing struggle globally is treating patients on time and Dr. SK Gupta’s morale hits exactly that very spot! He has dealt with cases where adults have been affected by the same by following his principle of giving timely treatment.