Department of Paediatric Haematology, Oncology and Blood And Marrow Transplantation (BMT)
Our team of highly skilled specialists at MGM Cancer Institute is trained to connect with children and adolescents, ensuring effective examinations, accurate diagnoses, and tailored treatments. This empathetic approach allows us to build trust with our young patients, facilitating better outcomes throughout their journey.
Paediatric Haemato-Oncologists And BMT Specialists
Paediatric intensivists
Infectious disease specialists
Pathologists
Counsellors
Specialized paediatric oncology nurses
Blood Bank
Our Services
Our Paediatric Haematology and Oncology department at MGM Cancer Institute provides a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of children, adolescents, and young adults:
Paediatric Blood Disorders
- Expert evaluation and management of all blood-related disorders in children.
Childhood Cancer Care
- Thorough evaluation and staging of newly diagnosed childhood cancers.
- Multidisciplinary Tumour Board discussions for personalized treatment plans.
- Chemotherapy administration following international standard protocols.
Paediatric Immunology
- Diagnosis and management of all immune deficiency diseases in children.
Advanced Centre for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy
- Allogeneic BMT options
- Matched Related Donor
- Matched Unrelated Donor
- Cord Blood Transplant
- Haploidentical (half-matched), including advanced T cell-depleted (TCR αβ/CD45 RA depleted) method
- Autologous BMT
- CAR T-cell therapy and Immunotherapy
Common Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Conditions in Children
At MGM Cancer Institute, our team of specialists is experienced in treating a wide range of blood disorders and cancers that affect children, adolescents, and young adults.
Paediatric Haematology
- Anaemia
- Nutritional: iron, vitamin B12, or folate deficiency
- Haemolytic: thalassemia, sickle cell anaemia
- Platelet Disorders
- Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count): ITP
- Platelet function disorders
- Bone Marrow Failure
- Aplastic anaemia (inherited or acquired)
- Bleeding Disorders
- von Willebrand disease
- Other clotting factor deficiencies
- Clotting Disorders
- Haemophilia A and B
- Rare Blood Conditions
- Langerhans cell histiocytosis
- Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
Paediatric Oncology
- Blood Cancers
- Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)
- Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)
- Other leukaemias
- Lymphomas
- Hodgkin’s lymphoma
- Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
- Solid Tumours
- Bone: Ewing’s sarcoma, Osteosarcoma
- Liver: Hepatoblastoma
- Kidney: Nephroblastoma (Wilm’s tumour)
- Nerve tissue: Neuroblastoma
- Muscle: Rhabdomyosarcoma
- Other soft tissue sarcomas
- Other Cancers
- Germ cell tumours
- Brain tumours
Inborn errors of immunity
- Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
- Chronic Granulomatous Disease
- Hyper IgM syndrome
- Familial HLH
- Leucocyte Adhesion Defects
- Immune Dysregulation syndromes
Our dedicated team at MGM Cancer Institute provides comprehensive, compassionate care for these conditions, using advanced techniques and international protocols to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young patients.
Only BMT unit in Tamil Nadu felicitated by the Dr YSR-AHCT, for Exemplary Performance under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).
Combined experience of performing more than 700 bone marrow transplants (BMT), including both malignant and non-malignant conditions.
Multiple publications in Indexed Journals, and presentations in both National and International Forums (SIOP, St. JUDE VIVA, EBMT) as invited Faculty.
Transplant success rate of more than 80% on par with international benchmarks.
Completed 700+ transplants in 10 years.
300+
Inborn errors of the immune system treated
1200+
Kids with thalassemia treated
400+
Bleeding disorders/thrombosis managed
700+
Leukemias in children treated
300+
Solid tumors
Why Choose MGM Cancer Institute?
Child-Focused Experts
Specialized in paediatric blood disorders & cancers
Complete Care Team
All specialists under one roof
Advanced Treatments
Cutting-edge therapies, global protocols
Family Support
Counselling, child-friendly approach
24/7 Critical Services
PICU, labs, blood bank, PET-CT
Our Care Team
Dr. M. Deenadayalan
HOD and Clinical Lead
Paediatric Haematology, Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplantation
Dr. G. Vimal Kumar
Senior Consultant
Paediatric Haematology, Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplantation
Dr. Rishab Bharadwaj
Consultant
Paediatric Haematology, Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplantation
FAQ
A paediatric haematologist-oncologist specializes in diagnosing and treating blood disorders and cancers in children, including leukemia, lymphoma, anaemia, and bone marrow diseases.
They manage anaemia, thalassemia, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, platelet disorders, and immune deficiencies in children.
They evaluate children for bone marrow or stem cell transplant and manage pre- and post-transplant care when required.
Common tests include blood tests, bone marrow biopsy, genetic testing, imaging scans, and immune system evaluations.
The most common childhood cancers include leukemia, brain tumors, lymphoma, neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, and bone cancers.
Contact Us
Visiting Hours
OPEN 24 hours 7 days a week.
OPD Timings : Monday to Saturday
( 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM )
Appointments
Emergency
Visit the hospital
MGM Cancer Institute
No 119 & 121, Nelson Manickam Road, Raajeswari Street, Rajaram Mehta Nagar,
Aminjikarai, Chennai – 600029
