Dr. Haritha Chiramana

Senior medical oncologist and hemato-oncologist in Nellore. Dr. Haritha writes and medically reviews every Myth Busters article on this site.

Qualifications: MD (Internal Medicine), Gold Medalist · DM (Medical Oncology), Gold Medalist
Current role: Senior Medical Oncologist & Hemato-Oncologist, C.R. Reddy Cancer Center, C.R. Reddy Superspeciality Hospital, Nellore
Experience: 24 years in medicine and oncology
Medical council registration: Andhra Pradesh Medical Council (APMC) Reg. No. 39415
Languages: Telugu, English, Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, Gujarati
Clinic: C.R. Reddy Cancer Center, 17/406, Old Post Office Road, near Leela Mahal Road, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh 524003 · 0861 232 5344

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Dr. Chiramana Haritha on the cover of Femina, Special Showcase — On the cover of **Femina** · Special Showcase
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Research & teaching

Studied, published
and taught.

Selected publications, research interests and teaching activity.

Functional time in chronic lymphocytic leukaemiaThe Lancet Haematology · 2026
Blind spots in oncology guidelinesJCO Global Oncology · 2026
From classrooms to communities: the Cancer Olympiad storyJCO Global Oncology · 2026
Dr Google v Dr RealIndian Journal of Medical Ethics · 2026
Maps, scars, and the miles betweenJCO Global Oncology · 2026
Deleterious SNPs in the XRCC4 gene and their association with breast cancer in West IndiaGene · 2018
Paclitaxel injection concentrate for nanodispersion versus nab-paclitaxelBreast Cancer Research and Treatment · 2016
The ACT-ONE trialJournal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle · 2011

FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

Oncology Knowledge Hub

Browse oncology by cancer site. Explore clinical decisions, molecular testing, landmark trials and evidence interpretation in one dedicated professional learning space.

Explore 12 cancer sites →Start with breast cancer ↗

Printable teaching resources: mini reviews, slides and MCQs · When to refer to an oncologist

PROFESSIONAL LEARNINGBreast Cancer ↗Lung Cancer ↗Colorectal Cancer ↗Hematological Cancers ↗12 site-wise modules · Core oncology concepts

Featured in media

Featured in Femina

Dr. Haritha Chiramana was featured on the cover of Femina's Special Showcase, a Times of India publication.

FEMINA · SPECIAL SHOWCASE COVER

The person behind the profession

A Father's Wish.
A Daughter's Life's Work.

In 2014, Chiramana Ramachandra Reddy passed away with a quiet wish: that the land he owned in Nellore would one day serve the people of this district, so families could find serious medical help without leaving the support of home.

On July 5, 2026, that wish became C.R. Reddy Superspeciality Hospital, which bears his name. Its flagship, C.R. Reddy Cancer Center, is where Dr. Haritha leads medical oncology, hematology and bone marrow transplant services.

It starts with listening.

Her approach joins current research with honest conversation and long-term support, so that patients understand their options, cope with uncertainty and take part in every decision about their treatment.

Editorial standards

How these articles are written

Each article is written in plain language and based on guidance from recognised organisations such as the World Health Organization, the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute, which are listed on every page. Every article shows its publication and medical review dates, and is updated when guidance changes. The content is general education and cannot replace an individual consultation.