Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

KMC , Manipal

Health Sciences

Established in November 2019 under the Manipal Comprehensive Cancer Care Centre, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, the Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology has a 24-bedded ward with state-of-the-art induction rooms with HEPA filters, ideal for all childhood cancer treatment including bone marrow transplantation, along with a day care unit for OPD-based blood transfusion and chemotherapy. The division integrates comprehensive cancer care with treatment protocols that are the standard of care in most cancer centers in the country and outcomes comparable to big cancer centers in India, supported by doctors trained in well reputed institutions, a dedicated pediatric oncology nutritionist, social worker, and trained pediatric nurses, a pediatric cancer care fund, and partnerships with NGOs supporting children with cancer.

Highlights

Has a dedicated pediatric oncology nutritionist, separate social worker, and pediatric nurses trained in oncological aspects.

Guided by the motto to treat all children with cancer irrespective of socio-economic status, supported by a pediatric cancer care fund that ensures no child abandons treatment due to financial constraints.

Works with NGOs including Indian Cancer Society, One Good Step, Aroh Foundation, Yuvraj Singh Foundation, Leukemia Crusaders, AccessLife Foundation, and Cuddles Foundation for monetary support, human resources, and nutritional supplementation.

Follows treatment protocols that are presently the standard of care in most cancer centers in the country, with outcomes comparable to big cancer centers in India.

Programs

Offered

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Fellowship in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Research Statistics

Publications

7.5Cr

Service Grants

91.5L

Research Grants

Research

Facilities

Hemophilia Treatment center
Accesslife- MAE

Services

Offered

Diagnosis and management of Childhood cancers including

Benign Haematology and Immunodeficiency Care

Specialised evaluation and management are provided for non-malignant blood disorders, including thalassaemia, sickle-cell disease, haemophilia, thrombosis, immune thrombocytopenia and platelet-function disorders. The department also manages children with primary immunodeficiency disorders requiring specialised haematological and supportive care.

Faculty

Adjunct Faculty

Dr Mukesh Desai

Prof of Pediatric Hematology Oncology DNB Board, Head, Department of Inborn Errors of Immunity.

B J Wadia Hospital for Children, Parel, Mumbai

Dr Santosh Upadyaya

Assistant Member, Department of Oncology, Division of Neuro-Oncology

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN

Dr Brinda M Mehta,

Division Head, Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. Director of After Completion Therapy Clinic, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics Jim and Trudy Maloof St. Jude Midwest Affiliate Clinic

Children’s Hospital of Illinois (CHOI) University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (UICOMP)