Frequently asked questions

Dr. Varun Rajan is a Senior Consultant in Medical Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) and CAR-T cell therapy at Medical Trust Hospital, Kochi, Kerala. He treats adult cancers and blood disorders using chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and cellular therapies.

Dr. Varun Rajan practises at Medical Trust Hospital in Kochi, Kerala, India.

Dr. Varun Rajan is a Senior Consultant in Medical Oncology, BMT and CAR-T cell therapy at Medical Trust Hospital, M.G. Road, Pallimukku, Kochi, Kerala. He treats patients from across Ernakulam, Kerala and beyond.

Consultations are available in English, Malayalam and Hindi, so patients and families can discuss diagnosis and treatment comfortably.

A medical oncologist diagnoses cancer and treats it with medicines — chemotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy and immunotherapy — and coordinates overall cancer care along with surgeons and radiation oncologists.

CAR-T cell therapy is an advanced immunotherapy in which a patient's own T-cells are collected, genetically re-engineered to recognise cancer cells, and infused back to attack the cancer. It is used in selected relapsed or refractory blood cancers.

Dr. Varun Rajan treats solid-organ cancers and blood cancers such as leukaemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma, as well as benign blood disorders, offering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, BMT and CAR-T where appropriate.

Geriatric oncology is cancer care designed specifically for older adults, balancing effective treatment with quality of life, other health conditions and medication safety. Dr. Varun Rajan is a pioneer in geriatric oncology and started Kerala's first dedicated geriatric oncology unit, so treatment is tailored to an older patient's overall fitness, not just the cancer.

CAR-T cell therapy is used mainly for certain relapsed or refractory blood cancers, such as some lymphomas and leukaemias, when standard treatment has not worked. Eligibility depends on the cancer type, previous treatments and overall health. Dr. Varun Rajan assesses each patient individually and explains whether CAR-T is a suitable option.

In an autologous transplant the patient's own stem cells are collected and returned after high-dose therapy. In an allogeneic transplant the stem cells come from a matched donor. The right choice depends on the disease, age and donor availability, and is decided after a full evaluation.

Yes. Chemotherapy directly kills fast-dividing cancer cells, while immunotherapy helps the body's own immune system recognise and attack cancer. Many modern cancer plans combine both, chosen according to the tumour type and its molecular features.

You can request an appointment through the contact form on this website, or by calling the clinic number listed on the contact page.

You can request an appointment or a second opinion through the Book an appointment button on this website, or by emailing varunacme@yahoo.co.in. For a second opinion, share your diagnosis, scans and previous treatment summary so the review is accurate.

Bring a photo ID, previous prescriptions and discharge summaries, all biopsy and pathology reports, recent blood tests, and any scans (CT, MRI, PET) on CD or film. A list of current medications and a brief history of symptoms also helps make the first visit productive.

Yes. Patients from other cities or countries can request a second opinion by sharing their reports and scans by email. Dr. Varun Rajan reviews the records and advises on the most appropriate treatment path.

Timing depends on the cancer type and stage; some cancers need treatment within days, others allow time for full staging and planning. The safest step is an early specialist consultation so the right sequence of tests and treatment can begin without unnecessary delay.