Hematology & Oncology
The Center For Cancer And Blood Disorders is a Hematology & Oncology practice in Ft. Worth, TX
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in the diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of blood diseases and cancers.
Hematologists & Oncologists at The Center For Cancer And Blood Disorders perform
diagnosis and treatment of blood cancers, such as Hodgkins and non-Hodgkins lymphomas, leukemias and multiple myelomas, and also manages treatment of solid tumors. Hematology & Oncology is
the diagnosis, treatment and prevention, as well as research into blood diseases and cancer. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Hematology & Oncology practices include iron-deficiency anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Hematology & Oncology
practices include hemoglobin electrophoresis blood testing, human leukocyte antigen (HLA) testing, positron emission tomography (PET), bone marrow aspiration, lumbar puncture (spinal tap), or stem cell and bone marrow transplants.
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
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Surgical Oncology
The Center For Cancer And Blood Disorders is a Surgical Oncology practice in Ft. Worth, TX
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in treating cancer surgically.
Surgical Oncologists at The Center For Cancer And Blood Disorders perform
surgical cancer procedures, tissue biopsy, and patient education. Surgical Oncology is
a medical specialty centered on treating a wide variety of cancers using surgical diagnostic methods and surgical techniques. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Surgical Oncology practices include cancer of the colon, prostate, breast, lung, stomach, pancreas, throat, thyroid, gallbladder, liver, blood, brain, and ovaries.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Surgical Oncology
practices include x-ray, MRI, and CT imaging, tissue and tumor biopsy, surgical removal of tumors, creating treatment plans for cancer patients, providing patient education, developing patient nutrition plans, and providing post-operative patient care.
A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.
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Hematology
The Center For Cancer And Blood Disorders is a Hematology practice in Ft. Worth, TX
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating disorders of the lymphatic systems, bone marrow, and blood.
Hematologists at The Center For Cancer And Blood Disorders perform
care of patients with blood-related diseases. Hematology is
an internal medicine branch that focuses on studying, diagnosing, treating, and preventing blood-related illnesses. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Hematology practices include anemia, sickle cell disease, neutropenia, hemophilia, deep-vein thrombosis, arterial thromboembolism, lymphoma, and leukemia.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Hematology
practices include complete blood count (CBC), blood enzyme test, platelet test, international normalized ratio (INR), partial thromboplastin time (PTT), prothrombin time (PT), and bone marrow biopsy.
An internist with additional training who specializes in diseases of the blood, spleen and lymph. This specialist treats conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia and lymphoma.
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Surgery
The Center For Cancer And Blood Disorders is a Surgery practice in Ft. Worth, TX
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in performing surgical procedures within a wide variety of specialties.
Surgeons at The Center For Cancer And Blood Disorders perform
surgical operations to prevent or remedy illness, injury, or dysfunction relating to patient anatomy. Surgery is
a medical specialty focusing on surgical operations performed as emergency or elective procedures. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Surgery practices include appendicitis, heart disease, pancreatitis, traumatic injury, cancer, congenital birth defect, oral disease or dysfunction, gallbladder disease, kidney stones, chronic back, neck, or joint pain, chronic sinus infection, brain disorders, and eye injury or illness.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Surgery
practices include laboratory testing, surgical procedures, post-operative care, patient education, anesthesia administration, and pre-and post-operative medication prescription.
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
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Hospice and Palliative Internal Medicine
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
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Gynecologic Oncology
The Center For Cancer And Blood Disorders is a Gynecologic Oncology practice in Ft. Worth, TX
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in gynecologic cancers.
Gynecologic Oncologists at The Center For Cancer And Blood Disorders perform
diagnostic procedures and treatments to address female cancers. Gynecologic Oncology is
the diagnosis and treatment of tumors on the female reproductive system. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Gynecologic Oncology practices include noncancerous growths like endometriosis, fibroids, and ovarian cysts; and ovarian, uterine, cervical, and vulvar cancer.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Gynecologic Oncology
practices include collecting medical histories and educating patients and their families on cancer; performing imaging tests, blood tests, and biopsies; and creating treatment plans that may use radiation therapy, chemotherapy, intraperitoneal chemotherapy, laparoscopic surgery, and robotic surgery.
An obstetrician/gynecologist who provides consultation and comprehensive management of patients with gynecologic cancer, including those diagnostic and therapeutic procedures necessary for the total care of the patient with gynecologic cancer and resulting complications.
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Radiation Oncology
The Center For Cancer And Blood Disorders is a Radiation Oncology practice in Ft. Worth, TX
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in administering radiotherapy treatment to reduce or cure cancer.
Radiation Oncology Radiologists at The Center For Cancer And Blood Disorders perform
radiation-based cancer treatment . Radiation Oncology is
a medical specialty focused on treating cancer using x-ray, gamma ray, electron beam, and proton beam radiation therapies. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Radiation Oncology practices include cancer of the prostate, colon, stomach, ovaries, liver, pancreas, throat, thyroid, and many other types.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Radiation Oncology
practices include external beam radiation therapy, intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), stereotactic radiosurgery, Gamma Knife therapy, radioembolization, brachytherapy, and proton therapy.
A radiologist who deals with the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers and the study and management of disease, especially malignant tumors.
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