Hematologic oncology treats cancers of the blood, bone marrow and lymph nodes, mainly leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. These conditions affect the cells that fight infection, carry oxygen and control bleeding, so symptoms include tiredness, paleness, repeated infections, fever, night sweats, swollen glands, frequent bruising and bone pain.

Diagnosis starts with a blood count and smear. A bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, imaging and special laboratory tests then identify the exact type. A medical oncologist in Mumbai then plans treatment around that type, and the plan varies widely. Some blood cancers need urgent chemotherapy, while others are watched closely before treatment begins.
Patients on treatment need frequent blood tests, infection precautions and sometimes transfusions. Fever during treatment must be reported immediately.

Hematologic oncology services at Apex include:

• Blood Cancer Diagnosis: Blood counts, smears, bone marrow examination and special tests that identify leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma and guide the choice of treatment.
• Chemotherapy for Blood Cancers: Planned drug regimens given as injections, infusions or tablets, with regular blood tests and dose adjustments to protect the patient's counts and organs.
• Transfusion and Infection Support: Red cell and platelet transfusions, antibiotics and infection precautions that keep patients safer while their blood counts are low.
• Follow-Up and Remission Monitoring: Scheduled blood tests, scans and bone marrow checks that show whether the disease is under control and whether treatment needs to change.