A cancer diagnosis can be a deeply unsettling reality. However, having a first-rate, Hematologist/Oncologist to treat the malignancy can help ease your mind and set you on the path to an effective recovery.
Hematology is a branch of medicine that focuses on studying the cause, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of blood-related diseases. Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
At Intercoastal Medical Group’s Cattleridge Medical Building II in Sarasota, Florida, our hematologist oncologists not only strive to diagnose blood diseases, bone marrow disorders, and blood cancers as early as possible but also provide effective and appropriate treatment.
With many cancer centers to choose from, why should you rely on Intercoastal Medical Group to treat your blood-related cancer? Let’s go over the reasons.
Expert Diagnosis and Advanced Treatment
The board-certified hematologist oncologists at Intercoastal Medical Group are qualified to identify a wide range of blood-related diseases and cancerous conditions, including:
- Iron-deficient anemia
- Solid tumors
- Leukopenia
- Hodgkin’s lymphoma
- Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
- Leukemia
- Multiple myeloma
- Hereditary hemochromatosis
Unlike many other cancer centers, our highly qualified specialists are available for both outpatient and inpatient consultation and examination. Our practice offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic and medical services and specialties at convenient locations throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties that can cater to all your health care needs.
Hematologic malignancies are different from other types of cancers in that they develop in the body’s blood cells and may or may not form tumors. Treatment for blood cancer depends on numerous factors, including the type of cancer you have, your age, how quickly the cancer is progressing, and where the cancer has spread to so far.
Blood cancer patients at Intercoastal Medical Group are treated by a multidisciplinary care team that strives to eliminate the hematologic malignancies, reduce the possibility of a relapse, and offer supportive patient care to help keep you strong, reduce side effects, and maintain a good quality of life.
Working with the rest of your cancer care team, your hematologist oncologist at Intercoastal Medical Group will develop a comprehensive, personalized treatment plan that – depending on your individual situation – may include:
- Targeted therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Stem cell transplantation
Stem cell transplantation involves the collection of healthy stem cells – either from the bone marrow or peripheral (circulating) blood of the patient’s own body or that of a matching donor – which is then infused intravenously into the body to replace diseased or damaged bone marrow. The goal is to stimulate new bone marrow growth, thus suppressing the disease and reducing the possibility of relapse.
To help minimize or prevent the side effects associated with your treatment and speed up your recovery, your Intercoastal Medical Group cancer care team may recommend a variety of supportive care services, such as nutritional support, counseling, and physical therapy. You will get quality, comprehensive care that tackles everything from treating the cancer to reducing side effects of the cancer treatments. You truly couldn’t be in more experienced, compassionate, or safer hands.
Cancer Center Near You in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch, Florida
If you are in need of a highly qualified hematologist oncologist and a medical practice that is dedicated to addressing your health care needs and enhancing your quality of life, call Intercoastal Medical Group for an appointment with one of our Hematology/Oncology physicians at (941) 200-1125. You can also use our convenient online form to arrange your visit. We look forward to serving you.
