Adults
Hemato-Oncology Division
Adults
About the Division
Welcome to the Hemato-Oncology Division of Sheba Medical Center at Tel HaShomer.
We offer comprehensive, compassionate care to patients with cancer and other diseases of the blood. Our physicians and clinicians are internationally-recognized as leading medical experts, and we implement progressive approaches for diagnosing and treating hematologic cancer. From your initial consultation and diagnosis to treatment and recovery, our team of experienced and skilled professionals will provide superior cancer care.
At Sheba, our Hemato-Oncology Division facilities are modern and comfortable, and our technologies are state-of-the-art. Because blood cancers can be rare and their treatment can be complex, it is critical to seek treatment from an experienced, expert medical team. The hemato-oncologists at Sheba are highly qualified, having undergone training at top cancer institutions worldwide. Our leading-edge treatments include surgical, medical, and radiation oncology approaches, based on the latest specialized research. We constantly focus on ways to improve both your therapeutic options and quality of life during your fight against cancer.
Our hospitalization department comprises 41 beds, most of them in isolated rooms suitable for patients who are receiving intensive chemotherapy. In addition to physicians, the supportive staff of the Hemato-Oncology Division for Adults also includes nurses, social workers, and psychologists.
Cancer Types & Treatments
Cancer Types
TreatmentsCancer Types & Treatments
Cancer Types
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) – Adults
ALL is an aggressive, fast-growing disease that can develop at any age (although it is more common in children).
Read More >>Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) – Adults
AML is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow in which the bone marrow produces immature white blood cells, called myeloblasts.
Read More >>Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) is the most common form of leukemia in adults and accounts for approximately one-third of all leukemias.
Read More >>Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) – Adults
CML is a type of cancer that originates in the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow and leads to the production of too many mature white blood cells.
Read More >>Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) – Adults
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL), also called non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma or lymphoma, is a type of cancer that originates in the lymphocytes, or white blood cells.
Read More >>Hodgkin Lymphoma in Adults
Hodgkin lymphoma occurs in the lymphatic system, which is part of your immune system and helps to fight infection and illness naturally.
Read More >>Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) – Adults
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are cancers that originate in the bone marrow and affect the growth of blood cells so the body cannot function properly.
Read More >>Multiple Myeloma
Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer (related to lymphoma and leukemia) that originates in the plasma cells, which are essential components of your immune system.
Read More >>Myelofibrosis (MF)
MF originates in the bone marrow, where it causes fibrous scar tissue to replace the healthy, soft and spongy tissue that is normally inside your bones.
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Treatments
Chemotherapy Treatment
Chemotherapy, often referred to as “chemo,” is a type of treatment for cancer that uses medication or a combination of different medications.
Read More >>CAR T-Cell Therapy
CAR T-cell therapy is a revolutionary type of blood cancer treatment that programs a patient’s own altered white blood cells to kill cancer cells.
Read More >>Targeted Therapy
Targeted therapy drugs are officially classified as biological treatment. Targeted therapy can be used alone, but it is more often used in conjunction with other cancer treatments.
Read More >>Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy, also called radiotherapy or irradiation, is one of the most common approaches to cancer therapy. Over half of all people with cancer will be treated with radiation therapy.
Read More >>Stem Cell / Bone Marrow Transplantation
Stem cell transplants, also called bone marrow transplants, have become an important treatment to fight specific blood cancers.
Read More >>Cancer Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy for cancer describes a variety of treatments that utilize your body’s own immune system to combat the disease.
Read More >>
Our Holistic Approach
At Sheba, we are dedicated to providing healthcare that focuses on you – the patient. In order to design your personalized treatment program, we will consider every element of your well-being, including your physical and emotional quality of life. Our Hemato-Oncology Division performs all of the necessary diagnostic procedures and therapies under one roof, ensuring that your treatment is integrative, comfortable, and efficient. We understand that coping with cancer can be extremely challenging, and we strive to be a constant source of support for patients and their families.
Read more about our holistic approach>>
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