Hematology/oncology
Hematology/Oncology is a dual medical specialty combining Hematology, the study of blood and blood-related disorders, with Oncology, the field of medicine that is devoted to cancer.
Hematology[edit | edit source]
Hematology involves the diagnosis and treatment of blood diseases, such as anemia, bleeding disorders like hemophilia, blood clots, and blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Hematologists manage various therapeutic modalities including blood transfusions, bone marrow transplantation, and gene therapy.
Oncology[edit | edit source]
Oncology is concerned with the diagnosis and management of cancer. Oncologists perform various roles from staging cancer to determining the most appropriate therapeutic approach, which may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy.
Hematology/Oncology as a Combined Specialty[edit | edit source]
Physicians specializing in Hematology/Oncology are trained to diagnose and treat both blood disorders and cancer. This combined specialty is particularly relevant as many blood disorders can be malignant or have the potential to become cancerous.
Diagnosis and Treatment[edit | edit source]
Hematologist/oncologists utilize a variety of diagnostic tests, including blood tests, bone marrow biopsy, CT, MRI, and PET scans. They collaborate with a team of healthcare providers to create a patient-centered treatment plan.
Subspecialization[edit | edit source]
Some physicians may choose to subspecialize further within hematology or oncology, focusing on specific types of blood disorders or cancers.
Research[edit | edit source]
Clinicians in Hematology/Oncology are often involved in research ranging from clinical trials to bench research in a laboratory setting, with the aim of discovering new treatments and improving patient outcomes.
Patient Care[edit | edit source]
In addition to treatment, Hematology/Oncology also focuses on the prevention of diseases and health maintenance, working closely with patients to manage symptoms and side effects, and providing supportive care.
Training[edit | edit source]
Physicians in this field complete a residency in internal medicine followed by a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology, where they receive comprehensive training in both specialties.
Challenges[edit | edit source]
Practitioners in Hematology/Oncology face the challenge of treating complex diseases that often require intensive and multifaceted treatment regimens.
List of Hematologists/Oncologists (USA)[edit | edit source]
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- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
US territories
See Also[edit | edit source]
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