Blood Cancer

Hematologic or blood and bone marrow cancers are typically treated by our medical oncologists and hematologists. These include:

• Lymphoma
• Leukemia
• Multiple myeloma
• Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)

Some common blood cancer symptoms include:

• Coughing or chest pain
• Fever or chills
• Frequent infections
• Itchy skin or rash
• Loss of appetite or nausea
• Night sweats
• Persistent weakness and fatigue
• Shortness of breath
• Swollen, painless lymph nodes in the neck, armpits or groin

Tests and procedures to diagnose blood cancers may include:

• Blood tests
• Bone marrow exam
• Diagnostic imaging tests — CT scan, PET scan, and X-ray
• Physical exam
• Surgical lymph node removal (for examination)

Our cancer team is made up of expert hematologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, radiologists and pathologists. The team works together to craft each individual patient’s disease management plan and work with you to develop the personalized care you deserve.