Hematologic oncologists are trained in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood cancers and other blood-related disorders.
The hematologic oncologists at City of Hope Phoenix use a wide range of diagnostic tools and advanced treatment options for patients with hematologic malignancies. Our hematologic oncology team offers cancer care with a personalized approach, tailoring treatment plans to each patient's specific needs.Hematologic malignancies differ from other types of cancer because they develop in the body's blood cells and may not form tumors. Treatment for blood cancer depends on many factors, including the type of cancer you have, your age, how fast your cancer is progressing and whether and where the cancer has spread.
At City of Hope Phoenix, our hematologic oncologists use innovative approaches and, when appropriate, advanced treatment protocols to treat the disease. Your hematologic oncologist will work with you to develop a comprehensive treatment plan designed specifically for your type of cancer.
Blood cancers may damage blood cells in the lymph system and bone marrow, making it difficult for the body to produce new and healthy cells. As the damaged blood cells divide, they crowd out healthy cells, produce a variety of symptoms, such as fatigue, joint pain and fever, and may damage the immune system.
To help patients with blood cancers produce new, normal cells, our doctors may recommend a stem cell transplant as part of the treatment plan. Stem cells, immature cells found in bone marrow and blood, develop into different types of cells, including blood cells. A stem cell transplant infuses healthy stem cells into the body to stimulate new bone marrow growth, suppress the disease and reduce the possibility of a recurrence. Stem cells are collected from circulating blood, also called peripheral blood.
At City of Hope Phoenix, your stem cell transplant will be managed by a board-certified hematologic oncologist. You will receive around-the-clock monitoring and care by a team of clinicians dedicated to making sure you and your family are comfortable throughout your treatment.
Learn more about stem cell transplants at City of Hope Phoenix.
If you're fighting a hematologic cancer, it's important to find an experienced cancer team that's committed to helping you reach your individual treatment goals. Read more about the world-class, multidisciplinary team of blood cancer experts we’ve assembled, all under one roof.
At City of Hope Phoenix, our hematologic cancer experts are devoted to one mission—treating patients with the personalized, comprehensive care they need and the compassion they deserve. Each patient’s care team is led by a hematologic oncologist and may also include a nurse, who will help you keep track the appointments, follow up on tests and answer your questions.
Blood cancer patients at City of Hope Phoenix are treated by a multidisciplinary care team that not only treats your cancer, but also offers supportive care services designed to keep you strong, help reduce side effects and maintain quality of life—before, during and after treatment.
As part of our whole-person model of care, your City of Hope blood cancer care team may recommend a range of supportive care services, such as:
"I am thankful for City of Hope. I felt genuine concern and empathy from the doctors and nurses. No one made me feel silly about the questions I had, and they were all thoughtfully answered. As I continue my care at City of Hope, I know my doctors and everyone there truly cares about me and my well-being. I am not just a number—they all know me and my family. That alone is extraordinary to me."
