Did you know blood is the life-maintaining fluid that circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries? It carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues. Because the functions of blood are many and complex, there are many disorders that require clinical care by a physician. These conditions include benign (non-cancerous) disorders, as well as cancers that occur in blood.
The Hematology & Oncology Department diagnoses, evaluates and treats patients with malignant diseases (cancers) and hematologic disorders (involving the blood and blood-forming organs). Springfield Clinic hematologists and oncologists treat every type of known blood disorder and cancer, from the most common to the rarest forms of disease. In addition, innovative services and treatments are available to help diagnose problems, reduce pain and promote healing. If you have a type of cancer or hematologic disorder that is in question, contact the of Hematology & Oncology Department to learn how Springfield Clinic treats your cancer.
Visit the Our Services section for a more comprehensive list of the services we provide and the conditions we treat.
Springfield Clinic physicians and staff work closely with surgeons, radiation oncologists, and other specialists to:
Help patients understand their diagnosis
Develop individualized treatment plans (from supportive care to intensive chemotherapy and aggressive treatments)
Coordinate all aspects of treatment
Provide effective surgical, chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatment