
Dr. Reetu Jain
Director – Department of Medical Oncology
Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai
16 years of experience
About Doctor
Qualifications:
- MBBS
- MD (Oncology)
Overview:
Dr. Reetu Jain is an esteemed medical oncologist and bone marrow transplant specialist with over 15 years of experience in treating hematological malignancies and solid tumors. She currently leads the Department of Medical Oncology at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, where she plays a pivotal role in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
Since taking on the responsibility as a core team member of the transplant unit, Dr. Jain has been instrumental in performing over 300 successful bone marrow transplants, including both autologous and allogeneic transplants. Her expertise extends to managing various hematological disorders such as thalassemia, aplastic anemia, sickle cell anemia, Fanconi anemia, leukemias, lymphomas, multiple myeloma, neuroblastoma, germ cell tumors, and sarcomas.
Dr. Jain has also spearheaded international stem cell mobilization protocols, leading to over 330 successful stem cell harvests at Jaslok Hospital. Under her guidance, the transplant unit has achieved survival rates that align with the best national and international medical centers.
Her responsibilities as a transplant physician include case selection, patient counseling, pre-transplant evaluation, mobilization, apheresis, high-dose chemotherapy (HDCT), and complete post-transplant care. Dr. Jain is also a passionate advocate for cancer awareness and education, actively working towards spreading knowledge about hematological malignancies and their treatments.
Awards & Research Contributions:
Dr. Jain has contributed significantly to medical research and education. Her postgraduate dissertation, “Spectrum of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding”, was successfully defended as part of her MD (Internal Medicine) degree at Mumbai University.
She has authored chapters in prominent medical textbooks, including:
- “Out-patient Management of BMT Patient After Discharge” (API Textbook of Medicine)
- Dasatinib in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (Haematology Education Book)
- “The Way to Treat CLL is Chemo Immunotherapy” (Haematology Today)
- Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma and Angioimmunoblastic Variant – A Case-Based Approach
Her international publications include:
- Special Aspects of Management of Lymphomas in Developing Countries (International Textbook of Lymphoid Neoplasm)
- Comparison of LACE with BCNU-Containing Conditioning Regimen in Lymphoma Transplant
Conditions Treated:
- Leukemia (Acute & Chronic)
- Lymphoma (Hodgkin’s & Non-Hodgkin’s)
- Multiple Myeloma
- Breast Cancer
- Thalassemia
- Aplastic Anemia
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- Fanconi Anemia
- Neuroblastoma
- Germ Cell Tumors
- Sarcomas
Procedures Performed:
- Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) (Autologous & Allogeneic)
- Stem Cell Transplantation
- Apheresis & Stem Cell Harvesting
- High-Dose Chemotherapy (HDCT)
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Mobilization
- Targeted Therapy for Hematologic Cancers
- Immunotherapy for Leukemia & Lymphoma
- Chemotherapy for Solid Tumors & Hematological Disorders
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Dr. Reetu Jain and her team at Jaslok Hospital have achieved survival rates comparable to leading national and international centers. Their expertise in transplant procedures ensures high success rates in both autologous and allogeneic transplants.
Bone marrow transplants are used to treat various conditions, including leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, thalassemia, aplastic anemia, and other hematological disorders.
Pre-transplant preparation includes detailed evaluation, high-dose chemotherapy, mobilization of stem cells, and apheresis. Dr. Jain ensures that each patient undergoes a thorough assessment before the procedure.
While BMT is a highly effective procedure, potential risks include graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), infections, and complications from high-dose chemotherapy. Dr. Jain and her team provide comprehensive post-transplant care to minimize risks.
To book an appointment with Dr. Reetu Jain, you can contact Jaslok Hospital directly or reach out to HOSPIDIO at [email protected] or Call/WhatsApp: +91-9870538337 for assistance with consultations and medical travel arrangements.