Services

BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT – With a Comprehensive Bone Marrow Transplant Facility of the world-class standards, Dr.Padmaja gives her patients the best possible treatment.

BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT
Bone marrow is the tissue between human bones that is thin and fat. The blood cells are produced by the bone marrow. In the bone marrow, stem cells are immature cells that cause all the different blood cells to develop. A replacement of bone marrow is a procedure to replace damaged or destroyed bone marrow with healthy stem cells of the bone marrow. Our robust Bone Marrow Transplantation Program that provides patients with the best possible care , including hemato oncologists and bone marrow transplant physician, with adequate support from specially trained nurses.

LEUKEMIA
Dr. Padmaja Lokireddy’s Cancer Treatment is advanced by the latest technologies in the care of patients with leukemia and blood disorders.

Leukaemia
Leukemia is a blood cell cancer. Depending on which specific blood cells are affected, there are many different types of leukemia. Every leukemia has different characteristics of the disease and thus different options for treatment. To determine the type and severity of leukemia, many medical diagnostic tests are used. A basic understanding of normal production of blood cells is useful for a better understanding of leukemia and its treatment. Dr. Padmaja Lokireddy offers state-of – the-art Leukemia therapies and a wide range of services including training, psychological and emotional support, and access to an important referral network.

LYMPHOMA
Dr. Padmaja Lokireddy is a lymphoma specialist who provides you with the most
comprehensive and compassionate care

LymphomaWHAT IS LYMPHOMA?
Lymphoma is a lymphatic-system cancer. The lymphatic system helps protect us against infection and disease. It is a part of the immune response in the body.
There are several different forms of lymphoma. Different types develop and are treated differently. A doctor can determine about the type of lymphoma only by collecting and examining those lymphoma cells in a laboratory.

SYMPTOMS OF LYMPHOMA
The most common symptom of lymphoma is a swelling of one region of the body in the lymph nodes. Typically, this happens in the back, armpit or groin. Weight loss, fever with no definitive source of infection. Patients can present with low blood counts like anemia or low platelet count. Many lymphoma symptoms can depend on the specific form that you might have.

CAUSES OF LYMPHOMA
Doctors don’t know exactly what causes lymphoma. But there are few risk factors, such as having a compromised immune system, recurrent infections, Viral infections with virus infections like EBV (Ebstein Barr virus), that may increase the chance of developing it.

DIAGNOSIS OF LYMPHOMA Diagnosis of Lymphoma made by Lymph node biopsy or bone marrow biopsy. Many other tests are done to know where all the disease has spread with staging investigations.

FURTHER TESTS FOR LYMPHOMA
Before you begin treatment for lymphoma, you’ll have further checks. Some tests assist in showing the lymphoma stage. You may have other tests to check your general health, such as blood tests or x-rays, and how well your heart, lungs, liver and kidneys are functioning. Knowledge from these studies helps the physicians prepare a safe and successful procedure.

You may have some of the following tests:
● CT scan
● PET-CT scan
● MRI scan
● Bone marrow sample
● Lumbar puncture

AFTER LYMPHOMA TREATMENT
Upon diagnosis, you’ll get regular follow-up appointments. As appointments are a perfect time to speak to your physician or nurse about any questions you may have. Late effects After diagnosis, a side effect may sometimes continue or grow after months or years. That’s called a delayed effect. Well-being and recovery Even if you already have a healthy lifestyle, after treatment, you can opt to make some positive changes in lifestyle. Small improvements like eating healthy and staying active will improve your health and well-being, and help your body recover. Dr. Padmaja Lokireddy is a lymphoma specialist who provides you with the most comprehensive and compassionate care and has been at the forefront of these developments in the treatment of all forms of lymphoma, including Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin. Our specially trained staff provides support resources such as nutrition therapy and rehabilitation of oncology to assist lymphoma patients with compassionate care, including skilled oncology nurses, professional laboratory technicians and convenient infusion services.

LOW-PLATELETS
Addressing hereditary, immune platelet and neutrophil disorders, Dr. Padmaja Lokireddy offers extensive & functional care & diagnosis.

Low Platelets
In aid of hereditary and immune platelet and neutrophil disorders, Dr. Padmaja Lokireddy offers extensive functional and genetic testing. With the emphasis on:

• Drug Induced Thrombocytopenias, including HIT
• Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia (ITP)
• Fetal and Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia (FNAIT)
• Allo- and Autoimmune Neutropenia
• Drug Induced Neutropenia
• Neonatal Alloimmune Neutropenia (NAN)

MYELOMA
Dr. Padmaja Lokireddy provide the treatments of various hematological disorders like Multiple Myeloma with utmost care

Myeloma
Oncologists such as Dr. Padmaja Lokireddy are promising new therapies that can help many people with multiple myeloma. Multiple myeloma is a cancer related to a white blood cell called a plasma cell. We understand it can be overwhelming to be diagnosed with multiple myeloma. But our experienced team will work with you to provide the most advanced care for this rare blood cancer, as well as support services that can help preserve and maintain your quality of life. With a multidisciplinary group comprising hematologists, bone marrow transplant specialists, orthopedic surgeons, neurochirurgie, radiation oncologists, psychosocial oncologists, and
palliative care providers, the care team at Dr. Padmaja Lokireddy’s clinic would tailor your treatments to your specific symptoms and needs.

ANEMIA
With the advanced and medically proven technologies, Dr. Padmaja Lokireddy caters the best treatment for anemia which is caused due to insufficient RBC.

Anemia
Anemia happens when you have an insufficient number of healthy red blood cells that supply the body with oxygen. Oxygen is carried by a protein called hemoglobin within the red cell. Without enough oxygen, it can destroy your organs and tissues.
Dr. Padmaja Lokireddy’s clinic has doctors who are trained in treating adults and children with anemia and other blood disorders and are interested in comprehensive medical and laboratory work giving them a deeper understanding of the conditions and drugs being evaluated in clinical trials.