Dr. Assoc. Prof. Ph.D, Md, Doctor Yi Hyeon Gyu

A Hemato-Oncologist treats conditions such as anemia, hemophilia, clotting disorders, leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, bone marrow failure, and other cancers of the blood and lymphatic systems.

You should see a Hemato-Oncologist if you have fatigue that cannot be explained, frequent infections, bleeding that is prolonged or difficult to stop, unexplained weight loss, fever that cannot be accounted for, and/or swollen lymph nodes, as these symptoms could be indicative of blood or oncological conditions requiring further evaluation.

Common diagnostic testing recommendations may include a complete blood count (CBC) with or without a peripheral blood smear, as well as a bone marrow biopsy. You may also be recommended for genetic and/or molecular tests, flow cytometry, and imaging tests such as CT, MRI, or PET scans to help diagnose, evaluate, and/or stage hematologic cancers.

Treatment options available include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy, blood transfusions, stem cell/bone marrow transplantation, and palliative care to alleviate symptoms and maximise quality of life.