Dr. Kavya Keerthana is a Specialist Haematologist with advanced training in Clinical Haematology from AIIMS, New Delhi. Her clinical expertise encompasses the diagnosis and management of a wide range of blood disorders, including anaemia, platelet disorders, bleeding and clotting disorders, blood cancers, transplant and complex haematological conditions.
She has extensive experience in bone marrow evaluation and haematological investigations, as well as the care of patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation. Through her clinical practice and medical education platform, Dr. Kavya aims to make complex blood-related medical information easier for patients and families to understand. Her approach focuses on evidence-based medicine, personalised care, early diagnosis.
She also creates educational content to improve awareness about blood health, cancer prevention and the importance of appropriate screening and timely medical evaluation.
Before It Becomes Cancer is a practical, evidence-based guide to understanding what you can do to prevent cancer.
Written by a hematologist and cancer specialist, this book translates the latest scientific evidence into simple, actionable steps to help reduce your cancer risk. From nutrition, physical activity, sleep and weight management to tobacco, alcohol, infections, environmental exposures and appropriate cancer screening, it separates proven prevention strategies from myths and misinformation.
You cannot control every cancer risk—but you can influence many of them.
This book is not about living in fear of cancer. It is about understanding your risk, making informed choices, and taking action early—before it becomes cancer.