Overview

Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai offers a comprehensive clinical service for children and adolescents with blood disorders and cancers. Our Pediatric Hematology & Oncology team is equipped to manage a broad spectrum of conditions including leukaemia, lymphoma, solid-tumours, thalassaemia, aplastic anaemia, immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), bleeding and clotting disorders and other paediatric haematologic-oncologic diseases.

We provide personalised and evidence-based care through outpatient evaluation, diagnostic services including bone marrow examinations, molecular and cytogenetic testing, targeted and conventional chemotherapy, immunotherapy and long-term follow-up. Special emphasis is placed on second-opinion consultations, nutritional support for children undergoing treatment, and holistic family-centred care in a child-friendly environment.

Our specialists collaborate closely with paediatric intensivists, paediatric surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, and allied care teams to deliver multidisciplinary care. The department is supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment infrastructure including PICU support, and molecular laboratory services to optimise outcomes for young patients with blood disorders and cancer.

Services
  • Evaluation and diagnosis of paediatric blood disorders and cancers
  • Bone marrow aspiration, biopsy, and advanced laboratory diagnostics
  • Treatment of leukaemia, lymphoma, and solid tumours
  • Chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and supportive care
  • State of the art Blood bank facilities
  • Dedicated team of pediatric oncology nurses
  • Management of anemia, thalassemia, sickle cell disease, aplastic anemia
  • Care for bleeding and clotting disorders, including hemophilia and ITP
  • Diagnosis and treatment of primary immunodeficiency disorders
  • Central line and port care
  • Second opinions for complex hematology and oncology cases
  • Infection prevention, immunization guidance, and nutritional support
  • Long-term follow-up and survivorship care
Professionals
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Dr. Archana Swami

Haematology

DCH, MD (Paeds), MRCP (Paeds, Lon)

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Dr. Swati R. Kanakia

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology

MD, DCH, PhD

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