As managing partner at the Hudson Valley Cancer Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, Ram Kancherla, MD, runs a private oncology practice. From 2006 to 2012, Dr. Ram Kancherla served as the chairman of Hematology and Oncology at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital
Hematology is the study of blood and blood diseases. It also involves the treatment of blood malignancies and disorders such as lymphoma, sickle-cell anemia, hemophilia, and leukemia.
Leukemia is cancer of the blood-forming organs, such as bone marrow and the lymphatic system. The specific cause is unknown; however, it is believed to occur as a result of both environmental and genetic factors. Most cases of leukemia are not believed to be hereditary. Nonetheless, there are conditions and genetic mutations that parents can pass on to offspring, increasing the odds of getting leukemia. For instance, individuals with Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a hereditary condition, are more likely to develop leukemia. Treatment options can include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and stem-cell transplant.
Hematology is the study of blood and blood diseases. It also involves the treatment of blood malignancies and disorders such as lymphoma, sickle-cell anemia, hemophilia, and leukemia.
Leukemia is cancer of the blood-forming organs, such as bone marrow and the lymphatic system. The specific cause is unknown; however, it is believed to occur as a result of both environmental and genetic factors. Most cases of leukemia are not believed to be hereditary. Nonetheless, there are conditions and genetic mutations that parents can pass on to offspring, increasing the odds of getting leukemia. For instance, individuals with Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a hereditary condition, are more likely to develop leukemia. Treatment options can include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and stem-cell transplant.
