It is sometimes also referred to as hematology/oncology or heme/onc.
The field of hematology oncology has many subspecialties.
Some hematologist oncologists treat other types of blood disorders such as anemia and sickle cell disease.
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What Is Hematology Oncology?
Hematology oncology involves the diagnosis and treatment of blood diseases as well as cancer.
What Do Hematologist Oncologists Treat?
Hematologist oncologists are physicians who are trained in both hematology and oncology.
They specialize in treating a variety of diseases that affect the blood system and bone marrow.
Some of these diseases are cancerous, and some are not.
Why am I being referred to hematology oncology?
A referral to a hematologist oncologist doesn’t necessarily mean you have cancer or are suspected of having cancer.
A service division or clinic may be called hematology oncology in a medical practice or medical center.
You may be referred to specialists there if you have cancerous or noncancerous hematologic conditions.
Some hematology oncology clinics or services also treat non-hematologic cancers.
Some of these include:
Hematologist oncologists may provide treatment for many different conditions, both cancerous and non-cancerous.
A hematologist oncologist must pass an exam to become certified.
To maintain certification, continuing education must be completed, or another certification exam can be taken.
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