Hematology-Oncology
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If an abnormality is detected during a blood test, you may be referred to one of AtlantiCare’s board-certified hematologist-oncologists. These physicians specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of cancers that affect the blood and bone marrow. Because blood cancers aren’t very common and are treated differently from most solid tumors, patients often choose to see these specialists for their treatment.
Our hematologist-oncologists work closely with other experts at AtlantiCare Cancer Care Institute, including radiation and medical oncologists, surgeons, pathologists and more. Together, we’ll create a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs, which may include some of the newest therapeutic options available. You may also qualify for a leading-edge clinical trial, right here in South Jersey.
For more information and to make an appointment, call 1-888-569-1000.
Conditions We Treat
With specialized training in both blood studies and cancer, our hematologist-oncologists care for a wide range of disorders and diseases, including:
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma (Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s)
- Hemophilia
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Multiple
myeloma - Sickle-cell disease
- Other blood-related diseases
Full Range of Treatments
As part of your personalized care plan, your hematologist-oncologist will help choose the optimal therapy or therapies for your specific cancer. Common options include:
- Chemotherapy: Used to kill cancer cells with medicines delivered in varied cycles through either an IV or a pill. These drugs enter and flow through the bloodstream, making them ideal for cancers such as leukemia that spread throughout the body.
- Immunotherapy: Uses the body’s natural defense system to fight cancer. Immunotherapy drugs work by making hidden cancer cells visible to the immune system, allowing white blood cells to destroy
the cancer . - Targeted therapy: Helps stop cancer from growing and spreading by targeting specific genes or proteins found in cancer cells or blood vessel cells.
- Hormone therapy: Slows or stops cancer cells that use hormones to grow.
These treatments may be used alone or in combination with other treatments, including radiation therapy.