Dr. Madhav Danthala

07/09/2025

https://youtu.be/4e7WhZa4vKw?si=Xhr64TjsHmdtj76g

In this video, Dr. Madhav Danthala (Sr. Consultant Medical Oncologist, Hemato Oncologist & Bone Marrow Transplant Physician, Hyderabad) talks to Dr. Kaumudhi...

22/06/2025

Evening Consults Now Open 🌇
For those who find it hard to step out during office hours —
I now see patients at People’s Polyclinic, Manikonda from
5 pm to 8 pm, Monday to Saturday.

Thoughtful, unhurried cancer and blood care — now in the evenings too.

📞 To book an appointment: 93465 24080

21/06/2025

Yes. Not just in cancer or transplant patients. For everyone.
Even as an oncologist and transplant physician—where vaccines are routine for immunocompromised care—this chart still made me pause.
Because what’s often forgotten is this:
🧓 Zoster at 50+
💉 HPV up to 45
🫁 Pneumococcal in diabetics, kidney disease, even healthy seniors
…And Tdap, MMR, Hep B for wide-ranging adult indications.
These aren’t fringe recommendations. They’re approved, accessible, and underutilized.
Yet most adults—and let’s be honest, even many doctors—aren’t aware there’s a structured Adult Immunization Schedule.
The result? Preventable infections, hospitalizations, and long-term complications that silently eat away at the healthcare system.
This is prevention medicine.
Not just in cancer, not just in immunocompromised patients—but for every adult.

📌 If you’re above 50, ask your doctor.
📌 If you are a doctor, check the schedule.
📌 If you’re a policymaker, push for implementation.
Because a shot in the arm today could save a hospital bed tomorrow.

20/06/2025

Consultation Room 24 – 1st Floor OPD Wing, Omega Hospitals, Gachibowli
Timings: 10 AM to 4 PM, Monday to Saturday

Sharing this here so patients can easily find me and there’s no confusion during follow-up.

🗓️ Tuesdays and Fridays are reserved for consultations at Omega Hospitals, Banjara Hills—to continue serving patients under government health schemes and ensure care reaches those who need it most.
(Will share final details about the Banjara Hills location once it’s confirmed.)

This post isn’t for everyone—but if you’ve been trying to track me down after the move, now you know exactly where to come.

20/06/2025

Ever caught yourself in a heated argument with AI? 🤖💬
From carrying laptops to the washroom 🚽💻 to expecting human-like empathy 😅🤷‍♂️—our relationship with artificial intelligence has become fascinatingly complex.
As a doctor who’s wandered deep into this digital maze 🧠🧭, I’ve watched myself evolve from a rational user to an emotional participant 🫣🤖.
Drop your funniest, weirdest, or most frustrating AI moment below! 👇💭
Let’s see who’s really in control—us or the algorithm? 😆⚖️

#🤖 💉 🔌📱

15/06/2025

A New Beginning:

I’ve joined Omega Hospitals, Gachibowli, to lead their Bone Marrow Transplant Program.
It’s a chance to build something from the ground up — carefully, honestly, and well.

Alongside this, I’m returning to a part of my practice that matters deeply —
solid tumors: breast, lung, GI, and gynecologic cancers.

Consultations begin 16.06.2025
⏱️ 10 AM – 4 PM
📍 G, 1st & 2nd Floor, CHR Lane, Rd No. 1,
Above Omega Hospitals, Seven Hills Colony,
Gachibowli, Hyderabad – 500032

For those who prefer evenings, I also see patients at Peoples Polyclinic, Manikonda (5–8 PM).

Thank you to all who’ve been part of the journey so far.
This next chapter feels like the right one.

09/04/2025

Not your run-of-the-mill oncology conference.
Oncology Beyond the Obvious dares to do what most don’t —
Cut through the noise. Question the obvious. And spotlight what’s between the lines.

No endless slides. No echo chambers. Just sharp conversations, bold questions, and data that actually translates into practice.

Honoured to be invited as faculty to speak on the latest and greatest in Hodgkin lymphoma — where the treatment landscape isn’t just evolving, it’s being redefined.

Here’s to thinking deeper, not louder.

02/04/2025

Pushing pixels. Passing on perspective.
Grateful for the reach. Honoured by the audience.
Here’s to learning, teaching, and blurring the lines.

26/03/2025

📝 In the shadows of uncertainty, hope blooms like a stubborn flower. Every patient’s journey is a testament to the delicate dance between science and faith, where victories are measured not in Instagram-worthy transformations, but in heartbeats, breaths, and quiet comebacks. Sometimes, the bravest battles leave no visible scars. 💪❤️

21/02/2025

The Warburg Effect: How Cancer Cells Use Sugar
🔬 What It Is:
The Warburg Effect describes how cancer cells preferentially use glycolysis for energy, even in the presence of oxygen.
- Normal cells primarily use aerobic respiration (glycolysis → Krebs cycle → oxidative phosphorylation), which is highly efficient.
- Cancer cells, however, rely on glycolysis alone, producing lactate instead of fully breaking down glucose into energy.
- Why? Because glycolysis allows cancer cells to rapidly generate building blocks for cell growth (nucleotides, amino acids, lipids) rather than just ATP.
🧪 Key Insight: Cancer cells gobble up sugar (glucose) at high rates due to this inefficient but rapid process.

Gluconeogenesis: How the Body Makes Its Own Sugar
🔥 What It Is:
Gluconeogenesis is the body’s way of making glucose from non-carbohydrate sources (proteins & fats) when sugar intake is low.
- It primarily happens in the liver (and to a lesser extent, kidneys).
- The body does this to keep blood sugar stable, ensuring that organs like the brain, muscles, and red blood cells have a continuous glucose supply.
- Even if you stop eating sugar completely, your body will produce glucose anyway to sustain vital functions.

🚨 Why Cutting Sugar Won’t Starve Cancer
- People think that since cancer cells rely on glucose, removing sugar from the diet will “starve” them.
- BUT: Your body compensates through gluconeogenesis, ensuring that glucose is always available—even if you don’t consume any carbs.
- This means cancer cells still have access to glucose, even in a low-sugar diet.
- So while limiting processed sugar is beneficial for overall health, completely cutting sugar won’t deprive cancer cells of fuel because your body keeps making it.

20/02/2025

Not All Sugar is the Same—Which One Matters for Cancer?
🍬 Does all sugar ‘feed’ cancer? Not so fast. There’s glucose, fructose, and sucrose—but they’re not the same. When people say “sugar fuels cancer,” what sugar are they really talking about? 🤔
💡 Here’s the breakdown:
🔹 Glucose 🧬 – This is the primary fuel for all cells, including cancer cells. But it’s also essential for the brain, muscles, and immune system. Even if you don’t eat sugar, your liver will make glucose from protein and fat (gluconeogenesis).
🔹 Fructose 🍎 – Found naturally in fruits and honey, but also in high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) used in processed foods. Unlike glucose, fructose is metabolized in the liver and doesn’t spike insulin directly. However, excessive fructose (especially from added sugars) can contribute to fatty liver disease, obesity, and inflammation—which are linked to higher cancer risk.
🔹 Sucrose 🍭 – This is table sugar (a combination of glucose + fructose). Found in candy, sodas, and processed foods, excessive intake can lead to obesity, insulin resistance, and chronic inflammation, which indirectly increases cancer risk.
🚨 So what’s the real problem?
It’s not about cutting all sugar—it’s about reducing added sugars and processed foods that lead to obesity, insulin spikes, and inflammation, all of which can fuel cancer growth over time.
🔍 Let’s clear up the misconceptions about sugar and cancer!
👉 Drop a 🍩 if you think processed sugar is the biggest problem or a 🍏 if you believe natural sugars play a role too!

11/02/2025

🚨 Colorectal Cancer is Rising in Young Adults—Here’s What You Should Know! 🚨
Did you know that colorectal cancer is now one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in men and women under 50? 📈
⚠️ Know the warning signs:
🔴 Blood in your stool
🤕 Unexplained abdominal pain
💩 Changes in bowel habits

Awareness saves lives. Stay informed, and don’t ignore the symptoms. Early detection is key! ✅