Blood Cancer

Dr Vikas – Times of India UP edition, March 06 2022

Our body has two main types of blood cells, Red Blood Cells (RBC) and White Blood Cells (WBC).WBC help fight and prevent infection. There are several types of WBCs. The two most importanttypes are neutrophils and lymphocytes. Of these lymphocytes are further divided into two types, Blymphocytes and T lymphocytes. In CAR T Cell therapy, […]

There are many incremental advances in science and technology which are impacting cancer patients and their families in a positive way. It can be a new drug or new technique of surgery either saving more lives or leading to faster recovery and reduced side-effects. Among the various treatments available for cancer patients especially in the […]

In this time of need we all have come to realize how important immune system is for us and the need to have a strong immunity. Immune system is a vast term responsible for different functions in keeping our body clean and healthy.  It helps in defending our body from foreign invaders and micro organisms […]

Caregiver Burnout During the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, individuals throughout the country continue tooffer extra care to their loved ones so that they do not fall prey to Coronavirus infection. One of theirmajor concern is to ensure that their loved ones stay healthy, especially if they areImmunocompromised, like in the case of cancer patients who […]

Lymphoma Why did this happen to me and will I be cured are the two questions every lymphoma patient ask themselves, says Dr Mammen Chandy – Consultant haematologist and Director of Tata Medical Centre. Being a survivor, understanding the disease is the most crucial part according to him. “Knowing the disease can make you worried […]