Department of Clinical Hematology, BMT and Cellular Therapy

Department Overview

The Department of Clinical Hematology, Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) & Cellular Therapy is dedicated to delivering high-quality, holistic care for patients with both benign and malignant blood disorders. We believe that excellence in blood care requires precision, compassion, and seamless multidisciplinary coordination.

At Rela Hospital, our patients benefit from an exceptionally integrated ecosystem that brings together:

Blood Bank
Apheresis Centre
Hematology Laboratory Services
Day Care Services
Infectious Disease Department
24×7 Critical Care Services

All housed under one roof, these services work in precise coordination to provide safe, personalised, and comprehensive hematology care.

Excellence in Bone Marrow Transplantation

Our strong BMT outcomes have helped many patients return to cancer-free lives. Rela’s BMT specialists treat adults and children with leukemia and a wide spectrum of blood, plasma, and bone marrow disorders. We ensure that every patient is counselled about all appropriate treatment options—including advanced and experimental therapies—so that care is tailored to their individual needs.

Our team manages a wide range of conditions, including:

Acute and chronic leukemias
Myelodysplastic syndromes
Lymphomas (Hodgkin’s and Non-Hodgkin’s)
Multiple myeloma
Amyloidosis and related disorders

We continually adopt the latest advancements in cancer care and research, ensuring our patients receive the most up-to-date treatment options.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Our department is supported by:

24×7 Critical Care with specialists trained in managing CVADs and isolation units
Round-the-clock Blood Bank with full apheresis capability
Specially trained nursing staff for CVAD management and neutropenic care
Comprehensive Laboratory Services, including hematology, histopathology, immunology, flow cytometry, and advanced molecular diagnostics
Advanced Radiology, including PET-CT
Dedicated Chemotherapy Day Care Facility

Services Offered

Evaluation and management of all benign and malignant blood disorders
Personalised, painless bone marrow diagnostic procedures
Tumour board review for all newly diagnosed malignancies
Chemotherapy as per international standard protocols
Comprehensive diagnosis and management of haemophilia
Antenatal care for hematological conditions, including prenatal diagnosis of genetic disorders
Treatment of paediatric and adult hematologic malignancies (leukemia, lymphoma, MDS)
Specialised clinics for anaemia, multiple myeloma, and inherited bone marrow failure syndromes
Stem cell transplantation for lymphoid and myeloid malignancies:
- Autologous HSCT
- Allogeneic HSCT
- Haploidentical HSCT
- Matched related and unrelated HSCT
Palliative and hospice care for patients with special needs
Advanced Immunotherapy, including CAR-T Cell Therapy

Who Can Benefit From Us?

Patients experiencing any of the following should consult our specialists:

Anaemia, thrombocytopenia, pancytopenia
High or abnormal WBC counts
Prolonged bleeding, easy bruising, or frequent nosebleeds
Family history of blood disorders

Conditions we commonly treat:

Nutritional anaemia (iron, B12, folate deficiency)
Bleeding disorders and clotting disorders (including haemophilia, von Willebrand disease)
Young thrombophilia
Polycythemia
Hemolytic anaemias (thalassemia, sickle cell disease)
ITP and platelet function disorders
Aplastic anaemia (inherited and acquired)
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis

Hemato-Oncology Care

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
Myeloproliferative neoplasms (CML, CLL, myelofibrosis)
Hodgkin’s and Non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas
Multiple myeloma

Highlights

EVENT – TN CART Connect 2025

Organised by Dr. Divya Manohar, Consultant, this event brought together leading hematology experts from across India, reinforcing our commitment to advancing cancer care—particularly through cutting-edge therapies such as CAR-T Cell Therapy.