About hemato-oncology
Hemato-oncology is the medicinal branch that deals with blood-related cancers. It aids in diagnosis, treatment and management of blood disorders and cancers.
Blood-related cancers like leukemia, hemophilia, lymphomas, and cancer of other organs come under hemato-oncology and these account for approximately 10% of all cancers.
At American Oncology Institute (AOI), the best hemato-oncology hospital in India, we diagnose and treat wide range of blood cancers. We’re experts in treating a range of cancers and blood disorders and owing to our reputation of providing effective diagnosis, our hospital is regarded as the top hemato-oncology hospital in India.
What is hemato-oncology?
Hematology-oncology is the combined medical practice of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood diseases (hematology) and cancer (oncology). It includes blood diseases such as hemophilia, thalassemia and sickle cell disease, and blood cancers such as leukemia and lymphomas.
How hemato-oncology can help in treatment of blood related diseases?
Blood consists of four components, namely, white blood cells, red blood cells, platelets and plasma. These at times indicate the presence of abnormalities, which leads to blood cancers.
That’s where hematology-oncology plays its role as it aids in diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders and cancers, and manages symptoms of these conditions and the resultant tumors.
In short, hemato-oncology helps in :
- Evaluation of blood related disorders
- Treatment of blood cancer, lymph node cancer, myeloma
- Bone marrow transplant
- Transfusion support
- Diagnosis and treatment for childhood blood cancers
At AOI, the best hospital for treating blood cancer in India, we have a highly specialized and dedicated team using state-of-the-art technology to provide the highest level of satisfaction to our patients.