Blood cancer

Laboratory testing, bone marrow biopsies and imaging exams can be conducted to confirm a blood cancer diagnosis.

Contact your doctor if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:

• Easy bruising
• Excessive bleeding
• Fatigue
• Fever

Based on your overall health, cancer stage, lifestyle and genetic factors, our doctors will customize a cancer treatment plan for you. Our leading-edge treatments for blood cancers include:

• Blood transfusions
• Immunotherapy, including chemotherapy
• Radiation therapy
• Stem cell transplants

Blood and marrow transplants

One treatment option for blood cancer is a blood and marrow transplant. This procedure replaces your abnormal stem cells with healthy cells — either from another part of your body (autologous transplant) or from another person (allogenic transplant).

When referred to our blood and marrow or stem cell transplant centers, you will be assigned a nurse coordinator who helps you prepare for each step of the transplant process. If an allogeneic transplant is required, additional testing will be performed to assist in locating a donor.

Our blood cancer center is uniquely structured to address your medical needs. It is equipped with customized, leading-edge oncology technology and staffed with renowned oncology physicians from prestigious Central Texas medical centers.

Our dedicated blood cancer team

To ensure you receive an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan, our specialists take a multidisciplinary approach to care.

Our care team includes:

• Dietitians
• Hematologists
• Oncologists
• Social workers
• Transplant nurses
• Transplant nurse coordinators
• Transplant psychologists

These highly skilled teams provide a wide array of cancer services, including blood and marrow transplants. Our physicians, nurses and nurse navigators are trained to assist individuals with cancer. The center also offers nutrition and education services to help boost your health and knowledge.

An outpatient clinic is available for adults with blood cancer, as well as those who have received or will receive a blood and marrow transplant. The clinic has an outside entrance, eliminating the need to walk through the main hospital in an immunocompromised state.

As part of Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare, our family of hospitals provides comprehensive cancer services with convenient access to leading-edge therapies for people facing cancer in our communities. From diagnosis to treatment and survivorship care, our oncology expertise ensures you have access to locally trusted care with the support of a globally recognized network.

askSARAH helpline

Have cancer questions? We can help. askSARAH is a dedicated helpline for your cancer-related questions. Our specially trained nurses are available 24/7, and all calls are confidential. Contact askSARAH at (512) 840-6032.

For more information about our cancer care, please call askSARAH at (512) 840-6032.