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.
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.
Read More >>Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
This is the excerpt. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) is the most common cancer in children. It is a type of blood and bone marrow cancer that progresses quickly.
Read More >>Pediatric Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
AML is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow that affects a group of white blood cells called myeloid cells.
Read More >>Pediatric Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
CML 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.
Read More >>Neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma (NB) is a type of pediatric cancer that originates in immature nerve cells, usually in or around the adrenal glands.
Read More >>Ewing Sarcoma
Ewing 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.
Read More >>Rhabdomyosarcoma
Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a soft tissue tumor that is relatively uncommon, and treating this disease can be complex.
Read More >>Pediatric Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL)
Non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL) are the third most common childhood cancer, and some types are extremely fast-growing.
Read More >>Pediatric Hodgkin Lymphoma
Hodgkin lymphoma occurs in the lymphatic system, which is part of your immune system and helps to fight infection and illness naturally.
Read More >>Medulloblastoma
Medulloblastoma can occur in both children and adults, yet it is more commonly diagnosed in children.
Read More >>Astrocytomas
Astrocytomas are the most common type of glioma, a brain tumor that develops from glial cells.
Read More >>Glioma
A 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.
Read More >>Wilms’ tumor / Nephroblastoma
Wilms 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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Cancer 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.
Read More >>Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
This is the excerpt. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) is the most common cancer in children. It is a type of blood and bone marrow cancer that progresses quickly.
Read More >>Pediatric Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
AML is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow that affects a group of white blood cells called myeloid cells.
Read More >>Pediatric Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
CML 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.
Read More >>Neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma (NB) is a type of pediatric cancer that originates in immature nerve cells, usually in or around the adrenal glands.
Read More >>Ewing Sarcoma
Ewing 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.
Read More >>Rhabdomyosarcoma
Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a soft tissue tumor that is relatively uncommon, and treating this disease can be complex.
Read More >>Pediatric Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL)
Non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL) are the third most common childhood cancer, and some types are extremely fast-growing.
Read More >>Pediatric Hodgkin Lymphoma
Hodgkin lymphoma occurs in the lymphatic system, which is part of your immune system and helps to fight infection and illness naturally.
Read More >>Medulloblastoma
Medulloblastoma can occur in both children and adults, yet it is more commonly diagnosed in children.
Read More >>Astrocytomas
Astrocytomas are the most common type of glioma, a brain tumor that develops from glial cells.
Read More >>Glioma
A 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.
Read More >>Wilms’ tumor / Nephroblastoma
Wilms tumor is a kind of childhood cancer that begins in the kidneys, and it accounts for about 9 of 10 kidney cancers in children.
Read More >>Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma, 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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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.
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