Blood cancer care in Dallas, Texas
The oncologists and hematologists throughout Medical City Healthcare provide the latest treatments and a variety of support services for patients with blood cancer.
We are the only North Texas oncology center accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy to perform stem cell transplants (also called blood and marrow transplants or bone marrow transplants) for both children and adults.
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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.
Types of blood cancers we treat
Our Sarah Cannon Cancer Network hematologic-oncologists are experienced in diagnosing and treating a wide range of blood cancers and disorders, including:
- Acute leukemia
- Chronic leukemia
- Hodgkin's lymphoma
- Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
- Multiple Myeloma
- Myelodysplastic syndromes
- Myeloproliferative neoplasms
- Essential thrombocythemia
- Myelofibrosis
- Polycythemia vera
- Aplastic anemia
- Amyloidosis
- Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia
- Sickle cell disease
- Beta Thalassemia
- Fanconi anemia
- Neuroblastoma
Blood cancer symptoms and diagnosis
Our team of expert doctors, nurses and coordinators use advanced technology and diagnostic tests to support your overall health. Tests used to diagnose blood cancer include:
- Bone marrow biopsies and tests
- Blood smears and tests
- Complete blood counts
- CT scans
- Flow cytometry
- Genetic testing
- Imaging tests
- Immunophenotyping
- Lumbar puncture
- Lymph node biopsies
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Molecular genetic studies
- Physical exams
- Positron emission tomography (PET)
- Ultrasounds
- X-rays
Additional tests may be requested by a doctor. Early detection of blood cancer is essential because it can lead to better treatment outcomes, a higher chance of remission and a better quality of life.
Common blood cancer symptoms
Symptoms of blood cancers can vary depending on the cancer type and stage. Some common symptoms include:
- Abdominal discomfort
- Bone or joint pain
- Bruising or easily bleeding
- Fever or chills
- Frequent infections
- Headaches
- Itchy skin or skin rash
- Loss of appetite or nausea
- Night sweats
- Persistent fatigue, weakness
- Shortness of breath
- Swollen lymph nodes in the neck, underarms or groin
- Unexplained weight loss
Blood cancer treatments we offer
Medical City Dallas offers a variety of treatment options, including stem cell transplants and chimeric antigen receptor cells that treat leukemias and myelomas.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is often combined with other treatments and administered either in our center or at home. Regimens are either myeloablative or non-myeloablative and work to destroy lymphocytes that have become self-intolerant.
Radiation therapy
Radiation therapy uses high-energy rays to target cancerous tissue, particularly in advanced stages and is used in conjunction with other therapies.
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.
Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy helps patients boost their own immune systems so that they can destroy cancer cells. The type of immunotherapy you receive depends on what stage of cancer you have.
Stem cell or bone marrow transplant
After high-dose chemotherapy, a stem cell or bone marrow transplant replaces damaged bone marrow with healthy stem cells. Medical City Dallas treats adults and children with these transplants to boost growth of healthy cells.
About HCA Healthcare Sarah Cannon Cancer Network
Medical City Healthcare is part of the HCA Healthcare Sarah Cannon Cancer Network, which 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.
Our program also pairs patients with dedicated social workers, who identify committed caregivers and housing by providing lists of low-cost hotels near our facility and addressing any other needs.