BENIGN HEMATOLOGY SERVICES IN NEW JERSEY, CONNECTICUT, MARYLAND, AND THE WASHINGTON, DC AREA
Regional Cancer Care Associates treats patients with a number of blood disorders unrelated to cancer. These conditions include anemia, clotting disorders, and bleeding disorders. We pride ourselves on our ability to offer state-of-the-art services in community-based care centers, and taking a personalized approach to patient care. With convenient locations in New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, and the Washington, DC area, Regional Cancer Care Associates patients are able to receive the hematology care they need in a care center close to home.
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Overview of Benign Blood Disorders
Hematology covers a wide range of blood disorders, including both benign (non-cancerous) and cancerous conditions. The symptoms of benign hematologic conditions depend on several factors, such as platelet count and iron absorption. Common symptoms of a blood disorder may include:
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Abnormal clotting
- Excessive bleeding
- Unexplained bruising or nosebleeds
Some benign blood conditions can be managed through lifestyle changes and medication. Some may only need treatment during pregnancy, while others are inherited and require ongoing care. Our comprehensive diagnostic testing services help our physicians determine the best course of treatment for each patient.
Benign Blood Disorders Treated by Our Team
At Regional Cancer Care Associates, our benign hematology services cover a wide range of disorders. Common blood disorders that we treat at each of our locations include the following:
Anemia
Anemia is characterized by a low red blood count and is often accompanied by fatigue. The condition can stem from several issues, but common causes include iron deficiency and chronic disease.
Hemolytic anemia, a more complex form of the condition, is marked by the breakdown of red blood cells. Other forms of anemia and related conditions that RCCA treats include:
- Sickle cell disease
- Thalassemia
- Drug-induced hemolytic anemiapyruvate kinase deficiency (PKD)
- Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency
- Autoimmunehemolytic anemia (AIHA)
- Pregnancy-associated HELLP syndrome
Blood Clotting Disorders
Usually triggered by an injury, blood clotting is the body’s natural defense against excessive bleeding. Clots form when proteins and particles in the blood (platelets) adhere together. However, certain conditions may exacerbate this natural process. Blood clotting disorders include:
- Phlebitis/deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism
- Thrombophilia
- Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)
Bleeding disorders that inhibit clotting can cause excessive bleeding after injury or surgery. These conditions may be present from birth or develop at a later stage in life. Conditions include:
- Von Willebrand disease
- Hemophilia
- Clotting factor deficiencies
Thrombocytosis and Thrombocytopenia
Abnormal platelet function can cause issues with blood clotting, bruising, and bleeding. Thrombocytosis is a blood disorder in which the body produces platelets in excess, while thrombocytopenia occurs when the body produces low amounts of platelets. Related conditions include:
- Bernard-Soulier Syndrome
- Immune thrombocytopenia
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
- Drug-induced thrombocytopenia
- Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
- MYH9-macrothrombocytopenia disorders
Hemochromatosis
Often hereditary, hemochromatosis causes the body to absorb too much iron from food. Because iron is stored in the organs, too much of this mineral can lead to complications.
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Schedule an Appointment at Regional Cancer Care Associates
If you need near-term or ongoing care for anemia or another benign blood disorder, schedule an appointment at Regional Cancer Care Associates. Patients have access to a full range of services across New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, and the Washington, DC area, making it easy to find a location convenient for you. Contact us today to learn more about our benign hematology services.
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