Aster MIMS, Calicut has a 4 bedded bone marrow transplant unit as per the standard JCI guidelines. All 4 rooms are having Positive Pressure Ventilation, HEPA filtration units, and well-trained Nurses with 1:1 care. The Division of Bone Marrow Transplantation is headed by Dr. KV Gangadharam, DM Medical Oncology, Head of Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology. The department has a highly qualified team of Hematologists to serve you the best care.
Transplant services
Over the past one year, 30 Bone Marrow Transplant has been successfully conducted at Aster MIMS Calicut in patients as young as 1 Year to as old as 60 Years. Both Allogenic and Autologous Transplant services are provided. Total Body Irradiation (TBI) facility is available with the help of the Radiation Oncology Department. The First TCR - Alpha Beta Depleted Haplo Identical Stem Cell Transplant in entire Kerala was done at MIMS Calicut.
Aster MIMS, Calicut offers Transplant services for the following conditions:
1. Autologous:
- Neuroblastoma
- Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Myeloma and Amyloidosis
- Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
- POEMS Syndrome
2. Allogenic Transplant:
- Benign Conditions - Aplastic Anemia, Fanconi Anemia, and other Inherited Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes, Sickle Cell Anemia, Thalassemia, Primary Immune Deficiency, Mucopolysaccharidosis, Osteopetrosis, Wiskott Aldrich Syndrome, Glanzmann Thrombasthenia, Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis.
- Malignant Conditions - Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Chronic Myeloid Leukemia with Blast crisis, Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Myeloma and Amyloidosis.
Our Doctors
We have some of the best specialists from around the world, they bring years of experience and offer evidence-based treatment to ensure the best care for you.
Advanced Technology & Facilities
Well equipped with the latest medical equipment, modern technology & infrastructure, Aster Hospital is one of the best hospitals in India.
Aster MIMS, Calicut for the first time in Kerala, introduces Robotic Surgery with da Vinci Robot- a highly advanced surgical Robot that performs minimally invasive surgeries with utmost precision. What can be called the next level in surgery, the da Vinci Robot has a multi-limbed surgical robot with tiny wrists that bend in all directions, offering precision, dexterity and fine manipulation beyond that of the human hand. The Surgeon performs minimally invasive surgeries by manipulating three robotic arms and a video camera that are inserted through small skin incisions, while seated in front of a computer console with a 3D video screen and controls.
Site-specific disease management groups: Head and Neck Oncology, Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Ortho Oncology, Haematology, Haemato Oncology & BMT.
ORI Fusion Digital Integrated Operation Theatres With 22 Operating Rooms that are on par with some of the largest in the world, Aster MIMS, Calicut for the first time South India, introduces ORI Fusion Digital Integrated Operation Theatres using Karlstorz OR1 Fusion - Asia Pacific’s first complete digital integration system. The integration enables real-time sharing of images, videos and medical reports, which not only facilitates virtual participation from any location in the world but also helps the rest of the surgical team to monitor the patient closely during the operative procedure, much to the benefit and safety of the patient undergoing the surgery. Aster MIMS, Calicut is also the first surgical facility in the state to offer Robotic Surgery using a high-precision da Vinci Surgery Robot.
PET-CT scanning, and Nuclear Medicine Therapy using Radio-pharmaceuticals like Iodine-131 PET –CT-based radiotherapy planning.
CT scan-based radiotherapy planning CT Simulator CT –MRI fusion Image based interventional oncology (RFA, TACE).
Early screening of cancers in the Breast, Cervix, Head and Neck, Colorectum, Prostate and Lung.
FAQs
Want to find out more about the treatment? The answer to your questions can be found below.
What are the most common types of cancer?
- Non-melanoma Skin Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Leukemia
- Kidney Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer.
How does radiation therapy work?
Radiation therapy is a cancer treatment that uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumours.Cancer cells begin to die days or weeks after treatment starts, and continue to die for weeks or months after it finishes.
What is Surgical Oncology?
Surgical oncology is a field of medicine that uses surgery to treat cancer. Its main goal is to find harmful tumours in the body and remove them. Doctors who practice surgical oncology can find out if the disease has spread to other parts of your body.
How do a Haematologist and BMT Specialist decide on a treatment plan?
Deciding on a treatment plan for a blood disorder requires extensive care from both haematologists and BMT specialists. They start by reviewing your medical history, symptoms, and performing a physical examination. Based on their analysis, these experts propose a treatment plan.
What advancements or technologies are utilised by haematologists and BMT Specialists?
Hematologists and BMT specialists utilise a wide range of equipment and tools. These include blood collection equipment such as syringes and tubes, centrifuges, automated blood analysers, bone marrow treatment tools, imaging technologies like X-rays or CT scans, and robotic-assisted surgery systems.
What documents should I carry on my first visit to a haematologist and BMT specialist?
There are some important health documents you should carry while visiting a haematologist and BMT specialist for the first time, including medical records, past treatment reports, and prescriptions. You can ask our haematologist and BMT specialist in Calicut at Aster MIMS to know more.
How should I prepare for my first visit to haematologists and BMT Specialists?
To prepare for your first visit, know the core purpose and concerns you want to discuss. If you need assistance from experts, our haematologist and BMT specialist in Calicut at Aster MIMS can help you determine what’s important for the first visit.
What are the symptoms of cancer?
- The earlier cancer is detected, the greater the chance of curing it
- Change in bowel or bladder habits
- Unusual bleeding or discharge
- Thickening or lump in the breast or other parts of the body
- Anemia
- Changes on skin.
Whom I should consult for Thyroid Tumours?
If you are worried about thyroid cancer, the first step you need to take is to visit your Head and Neck specialists. They can diagnose and treat your thyroid cancer so you can get on with your life.
What does a Haematologist and BMT Specialist do?
A haematologist and a BMT specialist are the experts who provide complete medical care through surgical and non-surgical procedures. They diagnose a wide range of blood disorders, develop personalised treatment plans, monitor your progress throughout treatment, and offer post-transplant care.
What questions should you ask a Haematologist and BMT Specialist?
You can ask any questions to haematologists and BMT specialists, such as what blood disorder you have, what treatment options are available, how long the treatment will last, what the risks involved with the treatment are, and how soon you will recover.
What are the most common types of conditions that haematologists and BMT specialists treat?
Hematologists and BMT specialists specialise in diagnosing and treating several common conditions. These include leukaemia, myeloma, thrombocytopenia, haemophilia, sickle cell disease, autoimmune disorders, hemoglobinopathies, and many more. Our haematologists and BMT specialists in Calicut provide critical medical support to treat these conditions.
When should I consider seeing a Haematologist and BMT Specialist?
There are various situations where a haematologist and BMT specialist are needed. These conditions include changes in blood cell counts, persistent fatigue, excessive bruising or bleeding, and unexplained weight loss. Our haematologist and BMT specialist in Calicut at Aster MIMS can help you learn more about these conditions.
What is the role of a Haematologist and BMT Specialist in a patient's treatment journey?
Haematologists and BMT specialists provide all medical support during the patient’s treatment. They consistently track the patient’s conditions through vital health signals like blood count, respiration system, and pulse to address any issues.
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