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Why choose New York oncology hematology?

Lymphoma is a cancer that begins in the lymph nodes. A cancer that comes from a specific type of white blood cell called a plasma cell is called plasma cell disorder. These cancers can affect the red blood cells, the bones, and the kidney function. Blood cancers are diagnosed by either biopsying the bone marrow or by removing a lymph node.

Why Albany Med for cancer care?

Albany Medical Center's Foundation works hand in hand with the Hospital and College to ensure success in each area of our mission: patient care, education and research. The Foundation supports these goals through community outreach and education, as well as by seeking philanthropic support through gifts, grants, and planned giving.

Where is the Albany Cancer Center located?

New York Oncology Hematology – Albany Medical Center. Location Information. 43 New Scotland Ave. Albany, NY 12208. P: (518) 262-6696. Visit Our Website. Learn About Our Physicians. Current Clinical Trials.

What is the Access Center at Albany med?

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What is a hematologist?

Our team of hematologists provide the highest quality care – including the newest targeted therapies and stem cell transplantation – to patients with both malignant and benign diseases of the blood and immunologic disorders. With advances in medical knowledge and treatment methods, many hematologic disorders today, can be successfully treated and managed.

How to diagnose blood cancer?

Blood cancers are diagnosed by either biopsying the bone marrow or by removing a lymph node. A bone marrow biopsy can be done in a cancer specialist’s office or in radiology. A lymph node biopsy is done by a surgeon in the operating room. A medical hematologist/oncologist leads a patient's treatment plan.

Where do white blood cells live?

White blood cells make up the immune system to fight off bacteria and viruses. They live in the bone marrow, the blood, and in lymph nodes. Leukemia is a cancer that begins in the bone marrow and cancer cells circulate in the bloodstream. Lymphoma is a cancer that begins in the lymph nodes.

What is the blood cancer?

Blood cancers are cancers that come from bone marrow or the immune system. Bone marrow is a spongy material that lives inside the bones. It is responsible for making all types of blood cells including white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. Each blood cell has a different role in the body.

How long does it take to get leukemia treatment?

Some pills that target the cancer may also be used. All patients with leukemia need further treatment after the initial 4-6 weeks, and this will be based on the type of acute leukemia.

Where does leukemia originate?

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is a type of blood cancer that originates from the bone marrow and circulates in the blood stream. The bone marrow is a spongy material that lives inside a person’s bones and is responsible for making all types of blood cells including white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.

What is the name of the cancer that starts in the lymph nodes?

Lymphoma is a cancer that begins in the lymph nodes. A cancer that comes from a specific type of white blood cell called a plasma cell is called plasma cell disorder. These cancers can affect the red blood cells, the bones, and the kidney function. Blood cancers are diagnosed by either biopsying the bone marrow or by removing a lymph node.

What is Albany Med?

Albany Med offers inpatient and outpatient consultations and treatments ensuring patients have access to the latest advances in cancer treatment, as well as providing a range of support programs helping patients navigate the challenges associated with a cancer diagnosis.

What is cancer screening?

Cancer Screening. Screening means checking your body for cancer before you have symptoms. Getting screening tests regularly may find cancers early, when treatment is likely to work best. Albany Med provides the following cancer screenings.