Blood & Bone Marrow Cancer Care
Rely on skilled providers with experience treating blood and bone marrow cancers in Iowa at William R. Bliss Cancer Center. Our board-certified oncology-hematology specialists (experts in cancer and blood disorders) recommend and provide a comprehensive range of advanced treatment options.
Conditions We Treat
Get treatment for hematologic cancers, which can develop in the bone marrow and blood cells, including:
- Leukemia
- Lymphomas, including non-Hodgkin and Hodgkin types
- Multiple myeloma
- Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)
Diagnosis for Blood & Bone Marrow Cancers
To check for signs of blood cancers and bone marrow disorders, your doctor may request diagnostic tests, including:
- Blood and urine tests to check abnormal protein levels
- Bone marrow aspiration, which takes a sample of bone marrow for the doctor to evaluate under a microscope
- Imaging tests, such as X-ray, MRI, CT, and PET scans for cancer staging and monitoring
Advanced Treatments for Blood & Bone Marrow Cancer
Meet with our specialized hematologic oncology team to create your personalized care plan. Depending on your diagnosis and preferences, your treatment may include:
- Chemotherapy to prevent cancer cells from growing and dividing
- Immunotherapy (biotherapy) to boost or restore the immune system to fight cancer cells and minimize side effects
- Radiation therapy to stop cancer cells from multiplying and spreading, including:
- Low-dose radiation – Reduces the amount to cause less damage to surrounding tissue and to reduce the number of treatments
- Involved-site radiation – Aims only at the lymph nodes that have signs of lymphoma to reduce the size of the area receiving treatment
- Surgery to diagnose, manage, or treat certain blood and bone marrow cancers
Access to Clinical Trials
Ask your doctor about blood and bone marrow cancer clinical trials that may give you access to innovative new therapies that are not yet widely available.
Comprehensive Cancer Support Services
Talk to your nurse navigator about how to improve your physical, mental, and emotional health through our whole-person cancer support services. Get guidance and resources tailored to every step of your cancer journey.
