Dr. Abhaya Kumar S M

Dr Abhaya Kumar S M is a Consultant in Medical Oncology in Bangalore with 21 years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of solid tumours, haematological malignancies, and paediatric cancers through chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.

He holds a DM in Medical Oncology from Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore, one of south India's foremost dedicated government cancer institutes.

Patients seeking expert cancer treatment in Whitefield, trusted chemotherapy and immunotherapy in Bangalore, or advanced targeted therapy in Whitefield will find Dr Abhaya Kumar at Manipal Hospital, Whitefield, Bangalore.

He has published peer-reviewed research in indexed journals including studies on febrile neutropenia in haematological malignancies, paediatric orbital rhabdomyosarcoma, and Hodgkin's Lymphoma in young children.

He consults in English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Abhaya Kumar S M's clinical practice spans solid organ malignancies, haematological cancers, paediatric oncology, and supportive oncology.

His particular clinical interests lie in targeted therapy for solid tumours, immunotherapy, and the management of complex haematological malignancies.

Treatment Modalities

• Chemotherapy intravenous, oral, and metronomic protocols
• Immunotherapy checkpoint inhibitors for eligible solid and haematological cancers
• Targeted Therapy for molecularly profiled solid organ malignancies
• Molecular Testing and Tumour Profiling for personalised treatment planning
• Supportive Oncology side effect management, nutrition, and quality of life
• Post-Chemotherapy Recovery Management

Breast Cancer in Whitefield

Dr Abhaya Kumar is widely acknowledged for providing treatment for breast tumours:

• HER2 Positive Breast Cancer trastuzumab and pertuzumab-based regimens
• Triple Negative Breast Cancer chemotherapy and immunotherapy
• Hormone Receptor Positive Breast Cancer CDK 4/6 inhibitors and endocrine therapy
• Metastatic Breast Cancer systemic management
• Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Chemotherapy for early breast cancer
• Breast Cancer Biopsy and Staging coordination

Head and Neck Cancer in Bangalore

• Oral Cancer chemotherapy and targeted therapy
• Hypopharyngeal and Laryngeal Cancer systemic management
• Oropharyngeal Cancer concurrent chemoradiation coordination
• Salivary Gland Cancer systemic management
• Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma chemotherapy and immunotherapy

Lung Cancer in Whitefield

• Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) targeted therapy for EGFR, ALK, ROS1 mutations
• Small Cell Lung Cancer chemotherapy and immunotherapy
• Metastatic Lung Cancer systemic management

Gastrointestinal Cancers in Bangalore

• Colorectal Cancer chemotherapy and targeted therapy
• Gastric and Oesophageal Cancer systemic management
• Pancreatic Cancer gemcitabine-based regimens
• Liver and Bile Duct Cancer systemic management
• Gallbladder Cancer chemotherapy
• Anal Cancer chemoradiation coordination
• Small Intestine Cancer systemic management

Haematological Malignancies in Whitefield

Dr Abhaya Kumar has published research on febrile neutropenia in haematological malignancies and Hodgkin's Lymphoma in young children:

• Leukaemia AML, ALL, CML, CLL including paediatric leukaemia
• Hodgkin Lymphoma including children aged 6 years and below with published long-term follow-up research
• Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma standard and novel regimens
• Skin Lymphoma management
• Multiple Myeloma proteasome inhibitors and immunomodulatory agents
• Febrile Neutropenia in Haematological Malignancies with published clinical research
• Thalassaemia and Haemoglobin Disorders systemic management

Paediatric Oncology in Bangalore

Paediatric oncology is a research-focused clinical interest for Dr Abhaya Kumar with published studies on paediatric orbital rhabdomyosarcoma and Hodgkin's Lymphoma in young children:

• Paediatric Orbital Rhabdomyosarcoma with published single-institute retrospective study
• Hodgkin's Lymphoma in Children Aged 6 Years and Below with published long-term follow-up data
• Paediatric Leukaemia management
• Paediatric Solid Tumours systemic management

Gynaecological and Genitourinary Cancers in Whitefield

• Ovarian Cancer carboplatin, paclitaxel, PARP inhibitors
• Cervical Cancer cisplatin-based regimens
• Gestational Trophoblastic Disease chemotherapy
• Endometrial Cancer systemic management
• Prostate Cancer hormone therapy and chemotherapy
• Testicular Cancer BEP and salvage regimens
• Penile Cancer systemic management

Other Cancers in Bangalore

• Thyroid Cancer systemic management for advanced cases
• Adenocarcinoma across all primary sites
• Metastatic Tumours systemic and palliative management
• Geriatric Oncology structured treatment for elderly cancer patients

Qualifications

• MBBS from Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga (2005)
• MD General Medicine from Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga (2010)
• DM Medical Oncology from Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore (2014)

Dr Abhaya Kumar holds active medical council registration with the Karnataka Medical Council (Reg. No. 71056, 2005).

Research and Publications

Dr Abhaya Kumar has published peer-reviewed research in indexed national and international oncology journals:

• Febrile Neutropenia in Haematological Malignancies: Clinical and Microbiological Profile and Outcome in High-Risk Patients, indexed oncology journal
• Paediatric Orbital Rhabdomyosarcoma: A Single Institute Retrospective Study, International Journal of Health Sciences and Research (IJHSR)
• Hodgkin's Lymphoma in Children Aged 6 Years or Below: Long Term Follow-Up Results, International Journal of Health Sciences and Research (IJHSR)

Professional Memberships

• Medical Council of India (MCI)
• Karnataka Medical Council

About Manipal Hospitals, Whitefield, Bangalore

Manipal Hospitals Whitefield is one of Bangalore's most comprehensive tertiary care hospitals with NABL and NABH accreditation.

The hospital houses dedicated Centres of Excellence in Cancer Care and Oncology, Cardiology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Spine Care, and Organ Transplant, making it one of east Bangalore's most advanced multi-specialty hospitals.

Hospital Affiliations in Bangalore

Current Practice

Dr Abhaya Kumar S M currently serves as Consultant, Medical Oncology at Manipal Hospital, Whitefield, Bangalore, Rs 850.

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