Hematology is the study of the diseases of the blood, bone marrow and the lymphatic and other related systems. Common hematologic disorders include non-malignant maladies such as anemia and hemophilia and cancers such as myeloma and lymphoma.
The Hematology Center at USC Norris Cancer Hospital is dedicated to the research and treatment of these and other hematologic disorders, both common and rare. We are also known for our Bone Marrow Transplant Program and for our treatment of various leukemias.
Additionally, through our affiliation with the renowned USC Keck School of Medicine, the Hematology Center may also provide you with access to clinical trials or other innovative and promising therapies that may not be available at other hospitals.
The Hematology Center at USC Norris Cancer Hospital is experienced in treating:
- Anemia
- Bleeding and clotting disorders
- Hematologic malignancies
- HIV/AIDS
- Hypercoagulable states and platelet disorders
- Immune cytopenias
- Leukemias
- Lymphoproliferative disorders
- Monoclonal gammopathies of undetermined significance (MGUS)
- Myelodysplastic disorders (MDS)
- Myelofibrosis with myeloid metaplasia
- Myeloma
- Myeloproliferative disorders, including polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, myelofibrosis and chronic granulocytic leukemia
- Porphyria
- Primary amyloidosis
- Thrombocytopenia
Treatment for hematologic malignancies, such as myeloma, lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia and chronic myeloproliferative disorders, include:
Chemotherapy – which involves using drugs to treat various malignant blood conditions. At the Hematology Center, in addition to utilizing traditional chemotherapy, we provide patients with the opportunity to access new chemotherapy protocols alone or in combination with standard therapy.
Stem cell collection and transplantation – which involves taking a donor’s healthy immature bone marrow cells, known as stem cells, and transfusing them into the patient’s bone marrow, where they replace the unhealthy cells. (For more information, see the section on our Bone Marrow Transplant Program.
For a physician referral, call 1-800-700-3956.