Leukemia
A type of blood cancer that causes rapid production of abnormal white blood cells
Hematology
Hematologists at NMMC Hematology Oncology treat adults with blood disorders including anemia, bleeding disorders, blood clots and blood cancers.
Hematology Care
Hematologists at NMMC Hematology Oncology treat blood disorders like anemia and blood clots as well as blood related-cancers like leukemia and lymphoma.
Blood Disorders
Blood disorders cover a wide range of conditions that affect red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, lymph nodes, bone marrow, blood vessels and the spleen. Blood conditions include both cancerous and non-cancerous.
Lymphoma
Involves abnormal lymphocytes, a type of white blood cells; impairs the immune system
Myeloma
A cancer of plasma cells; prevents the normal production of antibodies.
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
A rare group of cancers involving immature blood cells in the bone marrow.
Signs & Symptoms
Symptoms of blood cell disorders can vary based on the type of blood cell involved. If you believe you have a blood condition, talk to your primary care physician first. If you have a blood disorder, your doctor may refer you to a hematologist. Common symptoms include:
For red blood cells: Fatigue, shortness of breast, muscle weakness
For white blood cells: Chronic infection, fatigue, unexplained weight loss
Platelet disorders: Slow healing cuts, easily bruised, unexplained nose bleeds