Pediatric Cancer Treatment In India

Pediatric Cancer is also called childhood cancer. During their childhood, one out of every 10,000 normal children will acquire cancer. For both the child and his or her parents, the first diagnosis can be worrisome and distressing, says Dr. Vikas Dua, the Best Pediatric Hemato Oncologist in Delhi. These feelings are natural and normal, but they are worsened by a lack of knowledge and some misunderstandings. In the majority of cases, there is no specific explanation or cause for the child’s cancer, and it is not the responsibility of the parents, therefore parents should not feel ashamed or guilty. The good news is that all children’s cancers can be treated, and the majority of them can be cured.

Most Common Types of Pediatric Cancer

Leukemia:

The most common kind of cancer in children is leukemia. Cancer affects around one out of every three children. Leukemia is a blood cancer caused by an increase in the number of white blood cells in the body. White blood cells squeeze out the red blood cells and platelets that your body needs to be healthy. Common leukemia found in children is Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). These cancers can cause tiredness, weakness, fever, pale skin, dizziness or light-headedness, weight loss, nosebleeds or bleeding gums, joint pains. As acute leukemia have a tendency to grow quickly, they need immediate medical intervention (initial stabilization and chemotherapy).

Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors

The second most common cancers in children are the brain and spinal cord tumors. They are most common in the lower areas of the brain, such as the cerebellum and brain stem.

Severe or persistent headaches, nausea, double vision, dizziness, excessive drinking or urination, difficulties walking or holding items, and vomiting are the most common symptoms of brain and spinal tumors.

• Surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy are some of the most common therapies for brain and spinal tumors, says Dr. Vikas Dua, the Best Pediatric Hemato Oncologist in Delhi..

Neuroblastomas

This cancer affects newborns and children under the age of five. Neuroblastomas are a kind of childhood cancer that can start anywhere and can cause severe bone pain and fever if it spreads. They account for around 6% of all childhood cancers.
A bulge or swelling around the abdomen, or in your child’s thighs, upper chest, neck, or face, is one of the signs. It’s also possible that your child will lose weight. They may have difficulty breathing or eating, as well as going to the restroom. Pain in the bones is another sign.
Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery are all options for treatment. In certain circumstances, stem cell transplants are a possibility. Doctors may also recommend retinoid as a therapy option. Immunotherapy, a type of therapy that helps your child’s immune system to fight the disease (the body’s natural defense against infections), is another option.

Wilms Tumor

It usually starts in one or both kidneys. They account for around 4-5% of all pediatric cancers and are commonly found in children aging 3-4 years.
Doctors aren’t sure why children get Wilms tumors, although gene mutation, like other diseases, may play a role. Wilms tumors have been related to a variety of birth defects or anomalies.
Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery are all options for treatment.
A bloated stomach or a lump in that area are common symptoms. Fever, nausea, and a loss of appetite are all possible side effects. Constipation or blood in the urine are examples of symptoms that might occur.

Lymphoma

Lymphocytes, which are immune system cells, develop this type of cancer. It usually manifests itself initially in locations with lymph nodes or tissues, such as the neck, armpits, or groin (an area of your hip between your stomach and thigh). The most common symptoms are loss of appetite, fever, sweating, tiredness, swollen lymph nodes under the neck and armpit, and excessive weight loss.
There are two forms of lymphomas:

• Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which is less common in children; commonly shows itself in the upper body.
• Non-lymphoma Hodgkin’s is more common in children, and it can affect any part of the body.

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Rhabdomyosarcoma

Sarcomas are cancers that develop in the connective tissues of the body, such as muscle and fat. Rhabdomyosarcoma is a cancer that develops in muscle cells.
Types of Rhabdomyosarcoma
In children, there are two kinds of rhabdomyosarcoma:

• Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma (ERMS) is a kind of rhabdomyosarcoma that develops before the age of six. It generally appears in the head, neck, groin, or bladder region.
• Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma (ARMS) is a kind of cancer that affects children of all ages. It generally appears in the arms, legs, or trunk.

Pain, a swollen lump, or both are the most common signs of rhabdomyosarcoma. The other signs and symptoms vary depending on where the cancer is found in the body. Tumors in the ear, for example, can cause earaches, headaches, and nosebleeds.

Bone Cancer

Bone cancer is a very uncommon cancer that affects bones tissue. Bone cancer occurs when cells in your bone grow out of control. It destroys normal bone tissue. It weakens your bones and leads to broken bones or other problems.
Bone cancers account for around 3% of all cancers in children. In children, there are two forms of sarcoma: osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma.

• Osteosarcoma most commonly develops around the knee and upper arm. This is most frequent in teenagers and young adults.
• Ewing’s sarcoma usually happens in children between the ages of 5 and 20. Your ribs, pelvis, leg, and upper arm are the most common places affected by Ewing’s sarcoma. It can also begin in the soft tissue that surrounds your bones.

Osteosarcoma is treated with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. For Ewing sarcoma, doctors perform the same therapies, even if in certain cases, a stem cell transplant may be required.

Retinoblastoma

Retinoblastoma is an eye cancer that accounts for around 2% of all pediatric cancers. Cancer mainly affects children, usually around the age of two. Doctors frequently detect cancer when they see something strange about a child’s eyes. When a doctor shines a light on the pupil of the eye, the black area in the middle may seem white or pink instead of the typical red color.

Surgery, radiation therapy, and laser therapy are all options for treatment. Another possibility is chemotherapy. Cryotherapy, a method of destroying cancer cells by freezing them, is also an option.
Pediatric Cancer Doctor is responsible for treating all malignant conditions among children like leukemia, bone cancers, Wilms tumor, neuroblastoma, brain, and spinal cord tumors among several others. With timely, appropriate, and complete treatment, the majority of children with cancer get cured and can lead their lives peacefully. Dr. Vikas Dua is the best Pediatric Hemato Oncologist in Delhi who provides world-class pediatric oncology care facilities. Dr. Vikas and his team are trusted by many countries and have treated children from all across the world with excellent outcomes. Check OPD schedule and book appointments with the best Pediatric Cancer Doctors in Gurgaon.

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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