SELECT HOSPITAL hematologists are experts in treating blood cancers and non-cancerous blood disorders. From the most common to incredibly rare hematologic diseases, hematology specialists atSELECT HOSPITAL use the latest technology and information to work with you to diagnose your condition.
Transfusion medicine is the branch of medicine that is concerned with transfusion of blood and blood components. It encompasses issues of blood donation, immunohematology and other laboratory testing, transfusion practices, therapeutic apheresis, stem cell collections, cellular therapy, and coagulation. Laboratory management and understanding of state and federal regulations related to blood products are also a large part of the field.
Blood cancer symptoms vary depending on the type of blood cancer, whether it's leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, MDS, MPN or any other blood cancer.
Common blood cancer symptoms explained
Cough
Unexplained Bruising
Pain in bone, joints or abdomen
Frequent Infection
Tiredness
Unexplained fever
Unexplained Rash
Unexplained weight loss
Shortness of breath
Paleness
Drenching night sweats
Lumps or swelling
Blood cancer often means you don’t have the right balance of blood cells in your body. You might have too many of a particular type of blood cell, not enough of a particular type of blood cell, or blood cells that aren’t working properly. This list explains what causes the most common symptoms of blood cancer.