Cancer Types & Treatments
Benefits of the Hemato-Oncology Division at Sheba
Sheba Medical Center is the largest, most comprehensive hospital in the region, offering advanced treatments for a broad range of hemato-oncologic disorders. Our experts have trained at leading international cancer institutions, and we are involved in cutting-edge research and the application of progressive, personalized therapies that are unavailable elsewhere.
To facilitate an efficient and comfortable treatment program for you, we perform all diagnostic testing and medical therapies on our encompassing state-of-the-art campus. Our Hemato-Oncology Division includes a hospitalization unit, outpatient clinic, bone marrow transplant unit, and many specialized laboratories.
With an unwavering commitment to caring for the whole patient, our hemato-oncology team practices holistic medicine to promote the best possible quality of life during your fight against cancer. Individual and family counseling services are also available.
Cancer Type and Treatment
Cancer Types TreatmentsPediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
ChildrenAcute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) is the most common cancer in children. It is a type of blood and bone marrow cancer that progresses quickly.
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Osteosarcoma
ChildrenOsteosarcoma, a bone cancer, typically originates in the marrow cavity of the long bones, such as near the ends of the legs and arms.
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Wilms' tumor / Nephroblastoma
ChildrenWilms tumor is a kind of childhood cancer that begins in the kidneys, and it accounts for about 9 of 10 kidney cancers in children.
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Rhabdomyosarcoma
ChildrenRhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a soft tissue tumor that is relatively uncommon, and treating this disease can be complex.
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Pediatric Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL)
ChildrenNon-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL) are the third most common childhood cancer, and some types are extremely fast-growing.
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Pediatric Hodgkin Lymphoma
ChildrenHodgkin lymphoma occurs in the lymphatic system, which is part of your immune system and helps to fight infection and illness naturally.
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Neuroblastoma
ChildrenNeuroblastoma (NB) is a type of pediatric cancer that originates in immature nerve cells, usually in or around the adrenal glands.
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Myelofibrosis (MF)
AdultMF 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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Medulloblastoma
ChildrenMedulloblastoma can occur in both children and adults, yet it is more commonly diagnosed in children.
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Glioma
ChildrenA glioma is a type of brain or spinal cord tumor that begins in glial cells, supportive cells that surround the neurons in your brain, nourishing and insulating them.
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Ewing Sarcoma
AdultEwing Sarcoma is a type of cancer that originates in the bone or soft tissue around the bone. It is most commonly discovered in children and teens.
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Astrocytoma
ChildrenAstrocytomas are the most common type of glioma, a brain tumor that develops from glial cells.
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Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) - Adults
AdultNon-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.
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Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) - Adults
AdultMyelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are cancers that originate in the bone marrow and affect the growth of blood cells so the body cannot function properly.
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Multiple Myeloma
AdultMultiple myeloma is a blood cancer (related to lymphoma and leukemia) that originates in the plasma cells, which are essential components of your immune system.
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Hodgkin Lymphoma in Adults
AdultHodgkin lymphoma occurs in the lymphatic system, which is part of your immune system and helps to fight infection and illness naturally.
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Pediatric Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
ChildrenCML is a type of cancer that originates in the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow. Typically, CML is a slow growing disease, although this disease can later transform into a fast growing acute leukemia.
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Pediatric Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
ChildrenAML is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow that affects a group of white blood cells called myeloid cells.
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Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) - Adults
AdultCML 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.
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
AdultChronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) is the most common form of leukemia in adults and accounts for approximately one-third of all leukemias.
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Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) - Adults
AdultALL is an aggressive, fast-growing disease that can develop at any age (although it is more common in children).
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Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) - Adults
AdultAML is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow in which the bone marrow produces immature white blood cells, called myeloblasts.
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Cancer Immunotherapy
Adult, ChildrenImmunotherapy for cancer describes a variety of treatments that utilize your body’s own immune system to combat the disease.
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Bone Marrow Transplantation
Adult, ChildrenBone marrow transplants have become an important treatment to fight specific blood cancers. Click to learn more.
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Radiation Therapy
Adult, ChildrenRadiation 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.
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Targeted Therapy
Adult, ChildrenRead more about Targeted Therapy: overview, diseases treated, side effects. Contact Hemato-Oncology Division at Sheba Medical Center in Israel now.
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CAR T Therapy
Adult, ChildrenCAR T therapy is a revolutionary type of blood cancer treatment that programs a patient’s own altered white blood cells to kill cancer cells.
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Chemotherapy Treatment
Adult, ChildrenChemotherapy, often referred to as “chemo,” is a type of treatment for cancer that uses medication or a combination of different medications.
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