Haematology
Haematology focuses on conditions affecting the blood, bone marrow and lymphatic system. Haematologists and other specialised health care professionals provide treatment and care for a range of conditions, including anaemia, haemophilia, clotting disorders and complex blood cancers such as leukaemia, myeloma and lymphoma.
Because every patient’s needs are different, your care team will work closely with you to develop a treatment plan tailored to your health and priorities. With our holistic approach to care, you’ll also have access to a wide range of additional services, all in one place.
Common conditions
A haematologist may offer treatment and support for many different conditions. Here is a general guide to some of the most common. Click the plus sign (+) on the right side of any heading to expand and view more information.
Blood cancers
Expertise in leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other blood cancers.
Bone marrow disorders
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), aplastic anaemia, and other marrow-related issues.
Clotting and bleeding disorders
Includes haemophilia, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), and thrombocytopenia.
Immune system disorders
Autoimmune hemolytic anaemia (AIHA), immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), and more.
Sickle cell disease (SCD)
An inherited blood disorder causing red blood cells to become hard and shaped like a sickle (curved blade), leading to various health issues.
Services overview
Haematologists and care teams offer a wide range of services at Ramsay hospitals around Australia. Treatment plans are personalised to meet individual needs, supporting the best possible outcomes. Below is a general guide to some of the most common treatments available. Click the plus (+) next to any heading to see more information.
Chemotherapy
For blood cancers like leukaemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.
Immunotherapy
Using the immune system to target blood cancers.
Infusions
Blood transfusions, iron infusions, platelet transfusions or intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy.
Radiotherapy
Used in the treatment of certain haematological cancers.
Stem cell transplantation
Using a patient's or donor cells.
Targeted therapy
Precision medicine to target specific cancer cells.
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