Dr. Shinto Francis Thekkudan, MD, DM, Fellowship in Bone Marrow Transplantation (RGCI, Delhi) IACA Fellowship in Stem Cell Transplantation (MD Anderson Cancer Centre, Houston, USA) ASH VTP Scholarship in SCT (University Hospital Seidman Cancer Centre, Cleveland, USA) Consultant & Chief, Dept. of Clinical Haemotology, Haemato Oncology & BMT Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut, Kerala - 673004
Blood cancer, also known as hematologic cancer or hematological malignancy, is a type of cancer that affects the production and function of blood cells. It includes a variety of different cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma, among others. Treatment options for blood cancer vary depending on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the individual patient's health and preferences. In this article, we will discuss the various treatment options for blood cancer.