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Blood Cancer Services

Every four minutes someone is diagnosed with blood cancer. The three most common types, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma account for almost 10 percent of new cancer diagnoses in the United States each year.

Leukemia

Leukemia is cancer of the bone marrow and blood. It is characterized by the uncontrolled accumulation of blood cells and is divided into four main types: acute myelogenous, acute lymphocytic, chronic myelogenous and chronic lymphocytic.

Lymphoma

Lymphoma is cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, which is part of the body's immune system.  There are two main types of lymphoma: Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin.

Myeloma

Myeloma is cancer of the plasma cells, which are a type of white blood cell found primarily in bone marrow.  Plasma cells are part of the body's immune system. 

 

 

Clinical Trials for Blood Cancer

Presbyterian participates in national clinical trials offering patients access to leading-edge treatments for gynecological cancer before they are widely available. Learn More

Cancer Wellness, Rehab and Lymphedema Services

Whether you are newly diagnosed or far along in the treatment process, cancer wellness and rehabilitation is an important part of the road to recovery. Services such as fatigue management, yoga, massage, nutrition and lymphedema treatments are available to anyone with a cancer diagnosis. Learn More

Support Services

Psychosocial support services such as support groups, a cancer library and a "lending boutique" are offered to all patients in the community with a cancer diagnosis -- regardless of where they receive their cancer treatment. Other support services include pastoral care, pain management and hospice and palliative care services. Learn More

Watch a video about our support services for blood cancer patients.

Learn more about signs and symptoms of leukemia and lymphoma

Visit our Health Library for a more in-depth look.

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