Dr Manish Singhal - The best Cancer Specialist in Delhi
Leukemia Cancer doctor in Noida, Delhi NCR
Leukemia Cancer
While leukemia is not a leading cancer type in India, it’s presence is felt by a portion of the population. People receiving leukemia treatment might be immunocompromised or immunosuppressed and particularly vulnerable to Covid-19. The goal of leukemia treatment and management during the pandemic is to treat the patient safely. Dr. Manish Singhal, a renowned Oncologist in India and the best Leukemia cancer doctor in Delhi NCR , & his team is reaching this goal by offering online video consultations, chemotherapy at home, and many more services required by cancer patients during the pandemic.
- Affects the bone marrow and causes rapid production of abnormal white blood cells
- This overproduction limits the bone marrow’s ability to produce necessary red blood cells and platelets. It also limits the body’s ability to fight infection.
There are four main types of adult Leukemia that exists
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)
- Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
- Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)
The signs & symptoms that Leukemia cancer shows are:
- Night sweats and high fever
- Headaches
- Bleeding or bruising easily
- Joint or bone pain
- Painful or swollen stomach from an enlarged spleen
- Frequent infections
- Weakness and fatigue
- Unexplained weight loss
- Loss of appetite
The treatment procedure includes various test and therapies to detect the stages of the cancer and to sustain it as well.
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization (FISH)
- Flow Cytometry
- Immunophenotyping
- Kappa Lambda light chain, Immunofixation, Immunoglobulin panel
- Imaging Procedures
- Bone scan
- Karyotype Test (Conventional Cytogenetics)
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- DNA Microarray (Comparative Genomic Hybridization)
- Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPEP), Urine Protein Electrophoresis (UPEP),
- Imaging Procedures
- Chest X-ray
- Computed tomography (CT or CAT) scan
- Positron-emission tomography (PET) scan
- Magnetic-resonance imaging (MRI)
- Radiation
- Chemotherapy
According to a highly Oncologist in Noida , Leukemia cancer is one the rare yet dangerous cancer that can be cured only when it’s been detected at an early stage. Living a healthy and safe life is must to prevent the disease.