Paediatric Oncology is a specialized field of cancer care dedicated to diagnosing and treating cancers in infants, children and adolescents. Childhood cancers differ from adult cancers and require specialized expertise, advanced treatment planning and compassionate support for both children and their families.
At Dr. Charu Garg’s Radiation Oncology practice, serving families across South Delhi including Malviya Nagar, children receive personalized cancer treatment using state-of-the-art radiation therapy techniques. With over 25+ years of experience in Radiation Oncology, Dr. Charu Garg focuses on delivering precise radiation treatment while protecting healthy developing tissues and supporting the child’s long-term health and quality of life.
Paediatric Oncology is the branch of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancers affecting children and adolescents. Childhood cancers often respond well to treatment when diagnosed early and managed through a multidisciplinary approach involving pediatric oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons and supportive care specialists.
Paediatric Oncology includes leukemia, lymphoma, brain tumours, neuroblastoma, Wilms tumour, bone tumours, soft tissue sarcomas and other childhood cancers requiring specialized care.
Every treatment plan is individualized based on the child’s age, type of cancer, stage of the disease and overall health, to achieve the best possible outcomes while minimizing long-term side effects.
Covers leukemia, lymphoma, brain tumours, neuroblastoma, Wilms tumour, bone tumours, and sarcomas with dedicated pediatric protocols.
Tailored treatment combinations designed to maximize curative outcomes while preserving healthy growth and cognitive development.
Symptoms vary depending on the type of cancer but may include:
Dr. Charu Garg utilizes advanced radiation technologies to deliver safe, highly precise and child-focused cancer treatment while protecting healthy developing tissues and minimizing long-term side effects.
Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy precisely targets pediatric tumours while minimizing radiation exposure to surrounding healthy organs and tissues.
Image Guided Radiation Therapy uses advanced imaging before each treatment session to ensure highly accurate radiation delivery in children.
Stereotactic Radiosurgery is used for selected pediatric brain tumours, delivering high-dose radiation with exceptional precision while protecting healthy brain tissue.
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy may be recommended for selected pediatric cases requiring highly focused, high-dose radiation treatment.
RapidArc delivers radiation quickly and accurately, helping reduce treatment time and improving comfort for young patients.
Tomotherapy combines CT-guided imaging with advanced radiation delivery, making it ideal for treating complex pediatric cancers with precision.
3D-Conformal Radiation Therapy shapes radiation beams to match the tumour, helping protect healthy developing tissues and nearby critical organs.
The exact cause of most childhood cancers is unknown. However, certain factors may increase risk, including:
Accurate diagnosis is essential for developing an effective treatment plan, and typically includes:
Dr. Charu Garg has over 24+ years of experience in Radiation Oncology and extensive expertise in treating pediatric cancers with advanced radiation therapy, delivering compassionate and personalized care for children.
Consulting from Max Smart Hospital and Max Saket East Block, both in Saket, families from Malviya Nagar and across South Delhi consult Dr. Garg at her Saket clinic for a clear, compassionate explanation of their child’s diagnosis and treatment options.
Paediatric Oncology is the medical specialty that focuses on diagnosing and treating cancers in infants, children and adolescents.
Yes. Modern radiation therapy techniques are carefully planned to minimize radiation exposure to healthy developing tissues while effectively treating cancer.
Radiation therapy may be recommended for brain tumours, lymphoma, neuroblastoma, Wilms tumour, Ewing sarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma and several other childhood cancers.
Dr. Charu Garg uses advanced technologies including IMRT, IGRT, RapidArc, Tomotherapy, SRS, SBRT and 3D-CRT to provide highly precise pediatric cancer treatment.
Many childhood cancers have excellent treatment outcomes, especially when diagnosed early and treated using a multidisciplinary approach.
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