Overview

Speaking to the team of Medical Dialogues, in this insightful interview, Dr Vivek Agarwala, a renowned expert in Medical Oncology and Haemato-Oncology, discusses key topics related to childhood cancer in honor of International Childhood Cancer Day.

Dr Agarwala shares valuable information on the early signs of childhood cancer, common misconceptions, and the importance of early diagnosis. He also highlights the role of genetic screening, the latest advancements in childhood cancer research in India, and offers support resources for families affected by this disease.

The team asked Dr Agarwala the following questions:

1. Early signs of childhood cancer parents should know about?

2. Misconceptions about childhood cancer parents should know about?

3. Resources or support systems that parents may not know?

4. Future of genetic screening impacting childhood cancer survival rates?

5. Breakthroughs in childhood cancer research in India over the past few years?

6. Message to share with families affected by childhood cancer on International Childhood Cancer Day?

Speakers

Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri

BDS, MDS

Dr Bhumika Maikhuri is a Consultant Orthodontist at Sanjeevan Hospital, Delhi. She is also working as a Correspondent and a Medical Writer at Medical Dialogues. She completed her BDS from Dr D Y patil dental college and MDS from Kalinga institute of dental sciences. Apart from dentistry, she has a strong research and scientific writing acumen. At Medical Dialogues, She focusses on medical news, dental news, dental FAQ and medical writing etc.

Dr Vivek Agarwala

Dr Vivek Agarwala (MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DNB (Medical Oncology), DM (Medical Oncology)) Director Medical and Haemato Oncology at Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Howrah. After completing his graduation from Guwahati Medical College & MD in General medicine from GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, Dr Vivek went on to complete his Post-Doctoral specialization DM in Medical Oncology from Tata Memorial Centre, HBNI University, Mumbai. He had specialized hands-on training in the management of different cancers including preparation of chemotherapy protocol in OPD & in-patients, managing chemotherapy toxicities and oncologic emergencies including training in bone marrow transplantation. He further completed DNB Medical Oncology from NBE, New Delhi. Dr Vivek is a certified medical oncologist from European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO). He has also obtained MRCP speciality certification in Medical Oncology. He has a keen interest in geriatric oncology, precision medicine, targeted therapy and immunotherapy. Dr Vivek Agarwala also has many publications to his credit in various journals of national and international repute.