Dr. B Ravi Teja: Consultant Medical Oncologist
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ravi Teja specializes in treating a wide range of cancers including leukemia, lymphoma, breast cancers, lung cancers, and colon cancers, among others.
Immunotherapy harnesses the body's immune system to fight cancer cells, whereas chemotherapy uses drugs to directly kill cancer cells. Immunotherapy works by boosting the immune system's ability to recognize and attack cancer cells, while targeted therapy targets specific molecules or pathways involved in cancer growth and survival.
Immunotherapy and targeted therapy are used to treat a wide range of cancers, including melanoma, lung cancer, breast cancer, kidney cancer, and certain types of lymphoma and leukemia.
Side effects of immunotherapy and targeted therapy can vary depending on the specific treatment and individual patient factors. Common side effects may include fatigue, skin rash, diarrhea, and immune-related adverse events. These side effects are typically managed through close monitoring and supportive care measures such as medications and lifestyle modifications.
Hematological malignancies are cancers that affect the blood, bone marrow, and lymphatic system. They include various types such as leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS).
Diagnosis of blood cancers often involves blood tests, bone marrow biopsy, imaging studies (such as CT scans or PET scans), and sometimes genetic testing or molecular profiling to identify specific mutations or biomarkers.