Dr Akanksha Garg

08/05/2025

🩸This year, 2025, the World Thalassemia Day Theme is “Together for Thalassaemia: Uniting Communities, Prioritising Patients”

🩸This International Thalassaemia Day, Let’s:

✔ Redefine the focus – placing patients at the very core of thalassaemia care.
✔ Envision a future where individuals with thalassaemia are empowered and supported by a community that is as united as it is diverse.

09/04/2025

06/04/2025

Let’s celebrate the values of Lord Rama—truth, righteousness, and compassion. Sending warm wishes this Ram Navami.

31/03/2025

29/03/2025

Delivered a talk on ‘Stem cell transplantation- Basics and Beyond’ in association with IMA Bhavnagar (26/3/25) and IMA Unjha (27/3/25)
Always a pleasure to share insights on this topic with physicians.

27/03/2025

Part 3

Treatment options in myeloma

Common treatment approaches include:

1. Targeted Therapy: Drugs such as proteasome inhibitors (e.g., bortezomib) and monoclonal antibodies (e.g., daratumumab) target specific proteins or cells involved in myeloma growth.

2. Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation: A stem cell transplant, usually after high-dose chemotherapy, can help regenerate the bone marrow and improve relapse free survival.

3. Immunotherapy: CD 38 monoclonal antibody called Daratumumab enhances the body’s immune system to fight the disease.

4. Novel therapies- BCMA targetted therapies such as CART cell therapy and Bispecific antibodies like Teclistamab.

5. Supportive Care: Treatments to manage symptoms like bone pain ( bisphosphonates, radiation) infections, and vaccinations. Kidney care for patients with cast nephropathy.

17/03/2025

Panel discussion on myeloma diagnosis, treatment and advocacy ! Tune in https://www.youtube.com/live/idhvPlkP-m8?si=wqKXN2OfjUZ14q0y

08/03/2025

A woman’s strength is beyond measure.
May you all shine and succeed always.
Happy Women’s Day to all the wonderful women!

04/03/2025

Part 1

March is Multiple myeloma awareness month

⭐️What is Multiple myeloma?

⭐️Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that forms in a type of white blood cell called plasma cells. These cells are found in the bone marrow and are responsible for producing antibodies to help fight infections. In multiple myeloma, the plasma cells become abnormal and grow uncontrollably, leading to a buildup of these cells in the bone marrow. This disrupts the production of normal blood cells and can damage bones, kidneys, and other organs.

⭐️The exact cause of multiple myeloma is unknown, but it is more common in older adults, and factors like genetics, radiation exposure, and certain chemical exposures may increase the risk.

⭐️Symptoms can include bone pain, weakness, fatigue, frequent infections, and kidney problems.

⭐️Treatment often involves chemotherapy, targeted therapy, stem cell transplants, and sometimes radiation.

15/02/2025

⭐️🎗️”Sometimes, real superheroes live in the hearts of small children fighting big battles”🎗️⭐️💪💪

International Childhood Cancer Awareness Day (ICCD) is observed on February 15 each year. It is dedicated to raising awareness about childhood cancer, advocating for better treatment and care, and supporting children and families affected by the disease.

The day highlights the need for early diagnosis, access to quality medical care, and research to improve survival rates and quality of life for young patients. The gold ribbon is the international symbol of childhood cancer awareness.

04/02/2025

The theme of World Cancer Day 2025, “United by Unique”, highlights the value of individualised, patient-centered care in the fight against cancer. It highlights how important it is to personalise treatment to each patient’s unique needs.

‘Let’s fight cancer with hope and strength!’
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