Blood cancer

• Amyloidosis
• Aplastic anemia
• Hemoglobinopathies
• Hodgkin’s lymphoma
• Leukemia
• Multiple myeloma
• Myelodysplastic syndrome
• Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
• Testicular cancer

Symptoms aren't always common and can be similar to that of a common cold. They include:

• Easy bruising
• Excessive bleeding
• Excessive coughing or chest pain
• Fatigue
• Fever or chills
• Frequent infections
• Itchy skin or rash
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea or vomiting
• Night sweats
• Persistent weakness and fatigue
• Shortness of breath
• Swollen ankles

Our medical experts are committed to using the latest technology and treatment options with diagnostic tests, including:

• Blood and marrow transplant evaluations and infusions
• Blood and marrow transplants
• Bone marrow biopsies
• CAR-T cell therapy
• Chemotherapy infusions
• Transfusions
• Gene therapy
• Immunotherapy

Your physician will partner with you to find the treatment that works best for you.

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy — a treatment that specialists use to stop the multiplication and reproduction of cancer cells — is often used to treat leukemia. Chemotherapy can be administered orally, intravenously or through cerebrospinal fluid.

Radiation therapy

Radiation therapy uses strong beams of energy to shrink or eliminate cancer cells. The goal of these radioactive particles is to kill the cancer and stop the spread within your body while protecting the surrounding healthy tissue. Radiation is often used alongside chemotherapy, but the method of radiation will depend on your specific needs.

Targeted therapy

This therapy targets proteins that have control over how cells grow and spread. Targeted therapy mostly comes in the form of small-molecule drugs or monoclonal antibodies. It does not target normal cells and is different than standard chemotherapy, which can possibly damage normal, healthy cells.

Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy stimulates your own immune system to make cells that can fight and destroy cancer cells. It has been approved for many types of cancer, including blood cancer. The type of immunotherapy you receive depends on what stage of cancer you have.

Autologous blood and marrow transplant

Stem cells are collected, stored and re-infused back to the same patient after high-dose chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments.

Tandem autologous transplant

Also known as a double autologous transplant, this procedure requires the patient to undergo two planned autologous blood and marrow transplants within six months. Stem cells are collected once before the initial transplant and half are used for each procedure. The second transplant is performed after recovery from the first procedure.

Allogeneic blood and marrow transplant

Stem cells are taken from one person and given to another. The patient receives stem cells from a matched or partially matched family member, an unrelated donor or umbilical cord blood.

Umbilical cord blood transplant

This method uses stem cells, which have been collected from a clamped, separated umbilical cord following delivery. The stem cells are then processed and frozen until transplantation.

As part of Sarah Cannon Cancer Network of HCA Healthcare, our family of hospitals provides comprehensive cancer services with convenient access to cutting-edge therapies for people facing cancer in our communities. From diagnosis to treatment and survivorship care, our oncology expertise ensures you have access to locally trusted care with the support of a globally recognized network.

Have cancer questions? We can help. askSARAH is a dedicated helpline for your cancer-related questions. Our specially trained nurses are available 24/7, and all calls are confidential. Contact askSARAH at (210) 507-0941.