Advanced Treatment of Hematological Blood Disorders at Sheba Medical Center
Leukemia and lymphoma, sometimes called cancers of the blood, are a widespread problem. These diseases do not discriminate and may affect children and adults of any gender, age, or race. In fact, according to the World Cancer Research Fund International, about 352,000 new cases of leukemia were diagnosed around the globe in 2012 alone.
What is Leukemia and what are its types?
Leukemia is a disease of the white blood cells, part of the immune system. In leukemia (blood disorder), these blood cells are improperly produced, which means they do not function properly and may interfere with other blood cells. This leaves the patient open to infections and causes other symptoms.
There are several different types of leukemia. The main ones are acute lymphocytic anemia (ALL), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), and chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). ALL typically develops rapidly and is the most common form of childhood leukemia. It can be quite aggressive. CLL, on the other hand, has a slower onset and may not cause symptoms for years. CLL is more commonly encountered in adults. CML also develops slowly and is largely limited to patients over the age of 50.
How Is Leukemia Treated?
There are several different types of therapy for leukemia. Their appropriateness depends on the type of leukemia, how advanced the case is, the patient’s age, and many other factors. The possible treatments include conventional chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted chemotherapy, and bone marrow transplants.
What Is Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma?
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma is a grouping of diseases with similar symptoms and causes (Blood Disorder). It is a cancer of the lymphatic system and may proceed slowly or
What Is Hodgkin Lymphoma?
Lymphoma is typically treated with chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy. The exact treatment modalities used are dependent upon the specifics of the patient’s case. If you or a loved one is suffering from leukemia or lymphoma, don’t hesitate to contact Sheba Medical Center for knowledgeable and caring treatment.
Why Choose Sheba for Treatment of Hemato-Oncological Disorders?
There are many excellent reasons to select Sheba Medical Center for treatment of leukemia or lymphoma.
Among these are:
An integrative, holistic approach to treatment that provides tailor made medicine to you as an individual.
A research laboratory dedicated to the investigation of pediatric leukemias.
An experienced, multi-disciplinary treatment team educated at the finest institutions around the world.
Our Bone Marrow Clinic has performed over 2,000 bone marrow transplants and can often effect a transplant even when a 100% match is not available.
CAR T-cell therapy available – a new, effective treatment for hematologic cancers.
Continous research.
Who is the Head of Sheba’s Institute of Doctors and Medical Staff
Arnon Nagler, MD, MSc
Prof. Arnon Nagler is the director. He has extensive experience in umbilical cord blood banking. Prof. Nagler is a specialist in both Internal Medicine and Hematology and completed a fellowship at Stanford University.
Leukemia or lymphoma diagnosis can be devastating, but don’t lose hope. Get in touch with Sheba Medical Center now and find out more about your treatment options.
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