Advancements in Pediatric Cancer Treatment
Paediatric cancer is a devastating diagnosis for any family to face. Fortunately, the field of paediatric oncology is constantly evolving with new treatments and technologies being developed to improve outcomes for children with cancer. In this blog post, we will explore some of the latest advancements in paediatric cancer treatment, including immunotherapy, precision medicine, and proton therapy. Dr. Vikas Dua, the best Pediatric Hematologist in India will discuss how these new techniques are improving survival rates for children with various types of cancer and offer insights into how they work.
Immunotherapy is an innovative cancer treatment that harnesses the body’s immune system to fight cancer. This treatment involves administering medications that stimulate the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells. In the case of paediatric cancer, immunotherapy has shown great promise in treating certain types of childhood cancers, such as neuroblastoma, leukaemia, and lymphoma. Immunotherapy works by using T cells, which are a type of white blood cell that recognizes and eliminates foreign substances, including cancer cells. CAR T-cell therapy is a type of immunotherapy that has shown particularly promising results in children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). In this therapy, T cells are genetically modified to recognize and kill cancer cells. The modified cells are then infused back into the patient’s bloodstream to target and destroy cancer cells.
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Precision medicine is another exciting advancement in the field of paediatric oncology. This approach involves tailoring cancer treatment to a patient’s unique genetic makeup. By analysing the patient’s genetic profile, doctors can identify specific genetic mutations that are driving the growth of the cancer cells. They can then develop a targeted treatment plan that is designed to attack those specific mutations. This approach has shown great promise in treating paediatric cancers such as neuroblastoma and brain tumours.
Proton therapy is a type of radiation therapy that uses high-energy protons to destroy cancer cells. Unlike traditional radiation therapy, which uses X-rays, proton therapy delivers radiation directly to the tumour while minimising damage to surrounding healthy tissue. This is especially important in paediatric cancer treatment, where radiation therapy can have long-term side effects on growing tissues and organs. Proton therapy has shown great promise in treating paediatric cancers such as brain tumours and sarcomas.
The advancements in paediatric cancer treatment have led to improved survival rates for children with cancer. In fact, according, the five-year survival rate for childhood cancer has increased from 58% in the mid-1970s to 84% today. This is due in part to the development of new treatments and technologies, such as immunotherapy, precision medicine, and proton therapy.
In conclusion, the field of paediatric oncology is constantly evolving with new treatments and technologies being developed to improve outcomes for children with cancer. Immunotherapy, precision medicine, and proton therapy are just a few of the latest advancements that have shown great promise in treating paediatric cancers. By tailoring treatment to each patient’s unique genetic makeup and using innovative approaches like immunotherapy and proton therapy, doctors are improving survival rates and giving children with cancer a brighter future. If your child has been diagnosed with cancer, it’s important to seek out the best paediatric haematologist in India who can offer the most advanced and effective treatment options available.
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Dr. Vikas Dua
Specialist: Pediatric- Hemato-oncology
Experience: 23+ years of experience
Hospital: Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
About Doctor:
- Dr Vikas Dua is one the leading consultants in the field of Pediatric- Hemato-oncology & bone marrow transplant.
- He has an experience of over 23+ years and has performed several successful BMTs for thalassemia and leukaemia cases for children from India, Afghanistan, Iraq and African Countries.
- Dr. Dua has completed his MBBS & MD (Paediatrics) from PGIMS, Rohtak .Following which he did his Fellowship in DNB (Paediatrics) from Sri Ganga Ram. Read More
Dr. Rahul Bhargava
Specialist: Hematologic Oncologist, BMT
Experience: 23+ years of experience
Hospital: Fortis Memorial Research Institute
About Doctor:
- Rahul Bhargava is a Leading Haemato-oncologist in India with over 23+ years of experience.
- He has performed 100+ adult bone marrow transplants which are record-breaking in the whole of North India.
- He is a Director of Haematology & Bone Marrow Transplant at Fortis Memorial Research Institute hospital, Gurgaon. Read More
Dr. Pawan Kumar Singh
Specialist: Bone Marrow Transplant Surgeon
Experience: 16+ years
Hospital: Sanar International Hospital
About Doctor:
- Head – Haemato Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant (Unit-1)
- Dr. Pawan Kumar Singh is a Hematologic Oncologist and Bone Marrow Transplant Surgeon with 16+ years of experience.
- Interests are hematopoietic BMT in both malignant & Non-malignant hematologic disorders (especially Thalassemia & Aplastic Anemia). Read More
Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI)
- Fortis Memorial Research Institute was established in 2001.
- It is an outstanding multi-speciality quaternary care hospital,having the top-notch infrastructure, advanced equipment, highly qualified and experienced medical professionals and super sub-specialists.
- Fortis Hosptial Gurgaon is an advanced centre of excellence in Robotic Surgery, Neurosciences, Oncology, Renal Sciences, BMT, Organ Transplants, Orthopaedics, Cardiac Sciences and Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Read More
