Hematologic/Blood Cancers
State-of-the-art treatment and compassionate care for a wide range of hematologic/blood cancers.
At the Middlesex Health Cancer Center, patients with hematologic cancers - such as Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML), lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and myelodysplastic syndromes - receive medical care through Connecticut Oncology Group, which has offices adjacent to our Middletown and Westbrook Cancer Center locations.
Our online Learning Center has up-to-date, evidence-based information about numerous topics related to blood cancers, including diagnostic tests, treatment options, management of treatment side effects, and more.
There are many different types of blood cancer:
- ALL (acute lymphocytic leukemia)
- CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia)
- CML (chronic myelogenous leukemia)
- Lymphoma
- Multiple myeloma
- Myelodysplastic syndromes
These resources are not a substitute for the guidance of your physician but can help you learn more about hematologic/blood cancers and what to expect during treatment. All content is provided courtesy of the Mayo Clinic Health Library.
Connecticut Oncology Group
Patients receiving cancer care at Middlesex Health receive medical oncology services through the Connecticut Oncology Group (COG).
The board-certified medical oncologists, nurses, and technicians at COG provide the most effective, advanced care with warm, personal attention and support for patients and their families. In addition, your medical oncology team will work closely with your other providers and provide access to clinical trials.