Doctor's Profile

Dr. Rajani Lilly Cherian

Dr. Rajani Lilly Cherian

Consultant

MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), DM (Paediatric Oncology)

Overview

Dr. Rajani Lilly Cheriyan, is a dedicated and skilled Paediatric Oncologist offering treatment for childhood cancers with emphasis on holistic and compassionate care.

She completed her DM in Paediatric Oncology from the Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum — one of India's foremost institutions in oncological care — following her MBBS and MD in Paediatrics, both from Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram.

Her clinical practice is grounded in the management of paediatric haematolymphoid malignancies and solid tumours. She has further broadened her subspecialty knowledge through observer ship training in Bone Marrow Transplantation at ACTREC, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai. Beyond her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Rajani Lilly Cheriyan is actively engaged in postgraduate teaching, clinical research, and academic mentorship. She has contributed to peer-reviewed literature in the Journal of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology and has presented original research at international forums, including the St Jude VIVA Forum in Singapore.

Her professional focus extends to improving treatment outcomes in low- and middleincome country (LMIC) settings, reflecting a commitment to equitable and evidencebased paediatric oncological care.

Education

  • DM (Paediatric Oncology) – Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum

  •  MD (Paediatrics) – Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

  • MBBS -  Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

Work Experience

  • Senior Resident - Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum Led outpatient and inpatient care for paediatric oncology patients and managed complex chemotherapy protocols and supportive care strategies.

  • Observer (Bone Marrow Transplant) - ACTREC, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai

Areas of Expertise

  • Paediatric haematological malignancies

  • Paediatric brain tumours

  • Other solid tumours in children

  • Stem cell transplant

  • Childhood cancer survivorship

Publications

  • Experimental treatment of measles encephalitis with inosine pranobex and remdesivir in a child with lymphocytic leukemia." J Pediatr Hematol Oncol (2025)

  • Successful Treatment Outcome of a Pediatric Malignant Germ Cell Tumor With an Extensive Cavo-atrial Tumor Thrombus." J Pediatr Hematol Oncol (2024)