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Leukaemia
The marrow makes abnormal white cells that crowd out normal ones. That leads to tiredness, infections and bleeding. Acute and chronic types are treated very differently.
Usually confirmed by
- Blood smear
- Bone marrow test with flow cytometry
Best Haematologist in Tolichowki
- Dr. Basudev Pokhrel · Haematologist10+ years of experience · MBBS, MD (Immunohaematology & Blood Transfusion), Fellowship in Clinical Haematology (CMC Vellore).
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1 CION specialist for Tolichowki- 35+ centres in Telangana & AP
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Blood Cancer Care for Tolichowki
Dr. Basudev Pokhrel, CION’s haematologist, works with the medical oncology team on leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Call to check where and when your doctor is in.
Haematologist
10+ years · MBBS, MD (Immunohaematology & Blood Transfusion), Fellowship in Clinical Haematology (CMC Vellore)
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CION Cancer Clinics – Tolichowki
A look inside CION L.B. Nagar
- Address
- 12-2-718, Khader Bagh Rd, inside Premier Hospital, Padmanabha Nagar, Toli Chowki, Hyderabad, Telangana 500008
Other CION centres in Hyderabad
Which blood conditions lead families to a haematologist?
Your report usually hints at one of these. The consultation confirms which.
Lymphoma
Lymph glands enlarge with abnormal cells. Often a lump that does not hurt, sometimes with fevers and night sweats.
Usually confirmed by
- Biopsy of a gland
- Scans to find every affected area
Myeloma
Abnormal plasma cells build up in the marrow. Bone pain, kidney problems and a low haemoglobin are common.
Usually confirmed by
- Blood and urine protein tests
- Bone marrow test
Blood-count disorders
Counts that are too low or too high without a clear reason. Many are not cancer, but all need a cause.
Usually starts with
- Repeat count and smear
- Iron, vitamin and infection tests
How do acute and chronic leukaemia differ?
Symptoms come on over a short time
Chronic: Often found by chance on a routine test
Many young, immature cells (blasts)
Chronic: Cells are more mature but too many
Treatment usually starts soon, in hospital
Chronic: Tablets, or careful watching at first
Intensive phases of treatment
Chronic: Long-term control is often the aim
More CION Specialists
Every case goes to CION’s network tumour board, where these specialists from CION’s centres join your doctor. Ask for any of them when you book.
Medical Oncologists 6
Treat cancer with medicines such as chemotherapy.
Medical Oncologists 6
Treat cancer with medicines such as chemotherapy.
10+ years · MBBS, DM (Medical Oncology), MD (Radiation Oncology)
Centres: L.B. Nagar
10+ years · MBBS, DNB (Internal Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology)
Centres: Ameerpet, Kompally
8+ years · MBBS (Gold Medal), DNB (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology) (Gold Medal)
Centres: Kukatpally
8+ years · MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology) (Adyar, Chennai), ECMO, MRCP SCE (UK)
Centres: Vizag region
8+ years · MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DrNB (Medical Oncology), ECMO, MRCP SCE (Medical Oncology) (UK)
Centres: Masab Tank, Tolichowki, Banjara Hills
7+ years · MBBS, DM (Medical Oncology), MD (Internal Medicine)
Centres: Ameerpet, Kompally
Radiation Oncologists 4
Treat cancer with carefully aimed radiation.
Radiation Oncologists 4
Treat cancer with carefully aimed radiation.
10+ years · MBBS, MD (Radiation Oncology), MPH
Centres: All CION Hyderabad centres
13+ years · MBBS, MD (General Physician), DNB (Radiation Oncology)
Centres: Centre confirmed when you book
Surgical Oncologists 7
Decide whether an operation can remove the cancer, and when.
Surgical Oncologists 7
Decide whether an operation can remove the cancer, and when.
Head of Surgical Oncology
12+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology)
Centres: Masab Tank, Tolichowki, Banjara Hills
8+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology), FMAS, FARIS (Ongoing)
Centres: L.B. Nagar
20+ years · MBBS (AIIMS), MS (Surgery) (AIIMS), DNB (Surgical Oncology), MRCS (Edinburgh)
Centres: All CION Hyderabad centres
10+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology)
Centres: Vizag region
7+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology), FMAS
Centres: Vizag region
5+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DrNB (Surgical Oncology), FALS Oncology
Centres: Ameerpet, Kompally
10+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DrNB (Surgical Oncology)
Centres: Kukatpally
Start with a Consultation
Ask for the doctor you want, or we’ll match you.
What happens between your first call and the start of treatment?
- 1
You call the helpline
Share the report and the patient's symptoms. The team books Dr. Pokhrel at Kukatpally or L.B. Nagar and tells you which papers to bring.
- 2
The consultation
He takes a careful history, examines the patient for swollen glands, an enlarged spleen and bruising, and goes through every report.
- 3
The diagnostic test
If needed, a bone marrow test or a gland biopsy. The team explains where and when, and how to prepare.
- 4
A clear plan
Once the type is known, you hear the treatment advised, the alternatives, where each part happens, and a written estimate.
- 5
Treatment closer to home where possible
If day-care suits, part of the treatment may happen at Tolichowki. Dr. Pokhrel keeps overseeing the plan throughout.
Where is CION Tolichowki, and what can it do for you?
CION Tolichowki gives cancer consultations and day-care chemotherapy. The haematology consultation itself is at Kukatpally or L.B. Nagar.
1Address and timings
CION Cancer Clinics, 12-2-718, Khader Bagh Road, inside Premier Hospital, Padmanabha Nagar, Toli Chowki, Hyderabad 500008. It is near the Tolichowki bus stop. The centre is open Monday to Saturday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
2Who comes here
Families from Mehdipatnam, Attapur, Rethibowli, Nadeem Colony, Karwan and Langar Houz often find Tolichowki the closest CION centre. The helpline books every CION centre, so you can choose whichever is easiest on a given day.
3Treatment at the centre
Chemotherapy is given here as day-care: counts checked, treatment given, home the same day. Many lymphoma and myeloma treatments suit this setting. Dr. Pokhrel decides whether yours does.
4Keeping the family in the loop
Blood cancer treatment often runs for months, with many visits in between for blood counts and reviews. It helps to name one family member as the main contact. That person keeps every report in one folder, notes questions as they come up, and comes to the key consultations. The care team calls that person when results are ready or plans change.
5What this centre does not do
CION Tolichowki is an outpatient centre for consultations and day-care treatment. If a treatment needs a hospital bed, or if a transplant is ever discussed, your care team names the hospital and explains why before you agree.
Good to know
This page describes where care happens. It cannot tell you what your report means for you.
What do these blood test terms mean in everyday words?
MCV
The average size of red cells. Small cells often point to low iron; large ones to other causes.
ESR
A general sign of inflammation. It is high in many conditions and does not name any one disease.
LDH
An enzyme that rises when cells are turning over fast, as in some lymphomas.
Smear
Blood on a slide, studied under a microscope to check the cells' shape and maturity.
Flow cytometry
A lab test that names the exact type of leukaemia or lymphoma from markers on the cells.
Which beliefs about blood cancer can cause harm?
Myth
"Talking about blood cancer at home will scare the patient."
What is true: Most patients cope better when they understand what is happening and are part of the decisions. The haematologist can help the family find the right words.
Myth
"Antibiotics should fix repeated fevers."
What is true: If fevers keep coming back despite antibiotics, the white cells themselves may be the problem. A blood count and smear are a sensible next step.
Myth
"Blood cancer always shows on a scan."
What is true: Leukaemia and myeloma often do not show as a lump at all. They are found through blood and marrow tests. Scans matter more for lymphoma.
Myth
"Once in remission, nothing more needs doing."
What is true: Remission means tests no longer find the disease. Follow-up counts continue, and some people take maintenance treatment to keep it that way.
Nearby Popular Locations
The same specialists and one helpline serve every CION location in Hyderabad. Pick the location nearest you, then the specialist you need.
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Keep Reading
The centre on Khader Bagh Road: services and timings
How day-care chemotherapy works here
What a bone marrow test involves
If the cancer is in an organ rather than the blood
Sources
The general guidance on this page draws on these sources. Facts about CION come from CION’s own pages.
- National Cancer Institute: Leukemia
- National Cancer Institute: Myeloma
- Cancer.Net (ASCO): Seeking a Second Opinion
- CION Cancer Clinics: CION Cancer Clinics, Tolichowki
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Basudev Pokhrel, Consultant Haematologist (MBBS, MD (Immunohaematology & Blood Transfusion), Fellowship in Clinical Haematology (CMC Vellore)). Last reviewed October 2026. This page is general information for families from Tolichowki, not medical advice: your specialist advises on tests and treatment after seeing you.
What Tolichowki families ask about seeing a haematologist
Still unsure? Call 1800 202 8726.
1Can I see Dr. Pokhrel at CION Tolichowki?
Dr. Basudev Pokhrel sees patients at CION Kukatpally and CION L.B. Nagar, not at Tolichowki. Call the helpline that serves Tolichowki and the care team will book the consultation at whichever of those two centres is easier for your family to reach.
2What are Dr. Pokhrel's qualifications?
He holds an MBBS, an MD in Immunohaematology and Blood Transfusion, and a Fellowship in Clinical Haematology from CMC Vellore. That training covers leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma, other blood disorders, and transfusion support during treatment.
3Is CION Tolichowki inside a hospital?
Yes. The centre's address is inside Premier Hospital on Khader Bagh Road, Padmanabha Nagar. When you arrive, ask for CION Cancer Clinics. The care team can guide you over the phone if you have any trouble finding it.
4Can blood cancer treatment be given at Tolichowki?
Chemotherapy is given at CION Tolichowki as day-care. Whether your treatment can be given here depends on the type of blood cancer and the phase of treatment. Dr. Pokhrel decides, and the team tells you where each part will happen before you start.
5My father's haemoglobin is low despite iron tablets. What next?
A low haemoglobin that does not respond to iron needs a proper search for the cause. That may include tests for vitamins, kidneys, blood loss and the marrow. In an older adult with back pain, myeloma is one thing a haematologist will check for.
6Do children with blood disorders see Dr. Pokhrel?
Call the care team and explain the child's age and report. They will tell you whether the consultation with Dr. Pokhrel is the right first step, or whether a children's cancer specialist should see the child, and help arrange it.
7How are costs and insurance handled?
CION's team helps with cashless insurance and gives you a written estimate before you start. Bring your insurance card and policy papers to the first visit. If an employer or government scheme covers you, mention it when you call so the team can check.
8Can we bring a plan from another hospital for review?
Yes. Bring the plan, every report behind it, and the biopsy slides or marrow report if you have them. Dr. Pokhrel will say whether he agrees and explain any differences. A second opinion does not commit you to treatment at CION.
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