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Leukemia

Specialized leukemia consultation for diagnosis review, blood tests, bone marrow evaluation, chemotherapy guidance, and long-term monitoring.

13+ Years Experience
ECMO Certified Oncologist
Yashoda Hospitals
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Overview

Understanding Leukemia

Leukemia is a blood cancer that affects blood and bone marrow. It may be acute or chronic and needs accurate diagnosis.

Patients may present with fever, fatigue, infections, bleeding, bruising, low hemoglobin, low platelets, or abnormal blood counts.

CBC changes should not be ignored. Proper blood and bone marrow evaluation helps confirm leukemia type.


Types

Types of Leukemia

Acute Leukemia

Usually progresses quickly and needs urgent care.

Chronic Leukemia

May progress slowly and needs planned monitoring or treatment.

Lymphoid or Myeloid Leukemia

Classification helps decide treatment.


Warning Signs

Symptoms to watch for

Recognising early symptoms leads to earlier diagnosis and better outcomes.

Persistent fever
Extreme tiredness
Frequent infections
Easy bruising or bleeding
Low hemoglobin
Low platelet count
Swollen lymph nodes

Diagnosis

How Leukemia is diagnosed

01

Complete Blood Count

Checks hemoglobin, white cells, and platelets.

02

Peripheral Smear

Looks at abnormal blood cells.

03

Bone Marrow Test

Helps confirm leukemia.

04

Flow Cytometry

Identifies leukemia type.

05

Cytogenetic / Molecular Testing

Guides risk and treatment planning.


Treatment

Treatment options available

Treatment depends on type, stage, and patient health. Dr. Kumar designs individualised plans:

Chemotherapy

Used for many leukemia types.

Targeted Therapy

Useful in selected leukemia subtypes.

Transfusion Support

May be needed for low counts.

Infection Monitoring

Important during low immunity phases.

Transplant Referral

May be advised in selected high-risk cases.

Prognosis

Outlook & prognosis

Outcomes depend on stage, subtype, and treatment response. Modern treatments have significantly improved survival:

Early Diagnosis

Timely diagnosis supports better planning.

Risk Based Care

Treatment depends on leukemia type and risk.

Long-term Monitoring

Regular follow-up is important.


FAQs

Frequently asked questions

You should consult when symptoms continue, reports are abnormal, diagnosis is confirmed, or you need treatment planning or a second opinion.
Please bring biopsy reports, blood tests, scan reports, previous prescriptions, discharge summaries, and current medication details.
No. Treatment depends on diagnosis, stage, reports, patient fitness, previous treatment, and overall health condition.
Yes. Patients can consult for report review, diagnosis review, second opinion, and treatment planning.
You can consult Dr. Shikhar Kumar at Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Hyderabad. OPD timing is Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Need expert treatment guidance?

Consult Dr. Shikhar Kumar for leukemia diagnosis review, treatment planning, and blood cancer care guidance.