Dr Abhayakumar S Malabagi

Work Experience: 

18 Years of Experience

With a rich experience of 18 years, including 7 years as a specialist, Dr. Abhaya Kumar S M is a highly experienced Medical Oncologist. His expertise spans across various areas, including Pediatric Oncology, Head and Neck Cancers, Breast Cancer Treatment, and Oral Cancer Treatment. Throughout his career, he has handled numerous complex medical cases, showcasing his proficiency and knowledge in the field. Because of his significant experience, Dr. Abhaya Kumar S M has developed remarkable expertise in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy for solid organ cancers. Patients can always count on his attention to detail, precise diagnosis, and compassionate attitude, making him a top-rated and trusted Oncologist.

Associated with Hospitals:

• Manipal Hospital, Whitefield

List of Treatments:

• Medical oncology: Medical oncology refers to the study of cancers along with their treatment. Dr. Abhaya Kumar S M being specialized in Pediatric Oncology is serving in the treatment of head and Neck Cancers, Breast Cancer Treatment, and Oral Cancer Treatment.

• Head and Neck Tumor / Cancer Surgery: Tumor cells that begin to form in the head or neck eventually proliferate and spread to other places of the body. To avoid this, individuals with neck and head cancer have surgery to remove tumor cells from the affected regions.

•  Breast Cancer Management: Management of breast cancer involves proper guidleines to treat and diagnose breast cancer, breast cancer therapies includes screening, staging, and treatment that is multidisciplinary having a tiny breast in the context of a big primary breast cancer.

• PICC Line Insertion: This procedure is a sort of intravenous supply that may be used for a long period of time or to deliver pharmaceuticals that should not be supplied peripherally by entering the large veins in your chest using a catheter.

•  Chemotherapy of Solid Tumors: Solid tumors are defined as unusual mass of tissue that does not generally include cysts or liquid regions. Chemotherapy is often performed for the treatment of solid tumors which involves using drugs to destroy cancer because these medications circulate in the bloodstream.

• Stem Cell Transplantation: It is a process in which a patient receiving healthy stem cells is replaced with the damaged stem cells that was caused by radiation or high-dose chemotherapy treatment. The competent stem cells may come from the patient's blood or bone marrow, or from a donor who is identical or similar.

• Melanoma Treatment: Melanoma is a term used to describe tumour cell disorders. The primary treatment for melanoma is surgical excision of the initial melanoma on the skin. The breadth of the melanoma determines the extent of surgery. Most melanomas are found while they are less than 1.0 mm thick, and treatment is often less invasive.

• Giant Cell tumor Treatment: Giant cell tumours are uncommon, severe not malignant tumours. It typically appears around a joint at the end of a bone. The most often used surgical therapy for giant cell tumors is curettage. During curettage, special equipment are utilized to remove the tumor from the bone, after which a bone transplant is performed.

• Ewing's Sarcoma Treatment: Ewing sarcoma is a tumour that arises from a particular type of bone or connective tissue cell. Ewing sarcoma treatment options may include a combination of chemotherapy and minimal surgery, or a palliative radiation treatment for bone tumours to alleviate symptoms.

•  Childhood bone and soft tissue tumors: There are many types of bone and soft tissue tumors in children out of which Oosteosarcoma is the most frequent kind of bone cancer, accounting for around 3% of all malignancies in children. Cancerous tumours or sarcomas in bone or soft tissue are produced by unusual DNA mutations. Treatment include minor surgical procedures to remove the tumor cells.

• Tumors and Cysts: A cyst is a sac that can contain air, liquids, or other substances. Any portion of the body, including bones, organs, and soft tissues, can develop a cyst. Most cysts are noncancerous. Tumors are defined as any unwanted mass of cells or inflammation in the body. As compared to cyst, tumors are cancerous.

• Cytology Guided by Ultrasound: This process consists of an image guided by ultrasound to perform cytology test that employs ultrasound technology to assist Specialist Radiologists in the performance of needle biopsies. The Specialist Radiologist uses an ultrasound equipment to find and guide a specific needle to the proper place of the body during an Ultrasound-guided procedure.

•  Oral Cancer Treatment: Oral cancers can form on the tongue, the tissue that covers the mouth and lips, beneath the tongue, at the base of the tongue, and in the neck area towards the back of the mouth. Treatment for oral cancer include a combination of surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy. 

Talks & Publications:

• Febrile Neutropenia in Hematological Malignancies: Clinical and Microbiological Profile and Outcome in High-Risk Patients. Published in Journal.

• Pediatric orbital rhabdomyosarcoma: a single institute retrospective study. Published in IJHSR.

• Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in Children Aged 6 Years Or Below- Long Term Follow Up Results. Published in IJHSR.

Education & Training:

• MBBS - Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College 2005

• MD General Medicine - Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College 2010

• DM Medical Oncology - Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology 2014

Trainings/Specializations:

• Medical Oncologist

Membership:

• Medical Council of India (MCI)

• Karnataka Medical Council

Registrations:

• 71056 Karnataka Medical Council, 2005

Speciality Interests:

• Head and Neck Cancer 

• Hematologic Cancer 

• Breast Cancer 

• Oral Cancer 

• Paediatric Cancers