Haematology

Following a consultation with our specialists, you may have to undergo a diagnostic test to determine the exact status of your condition.

Some of the tests that may be administered include:

Full Blood Count

Blood samples are taken and then examined at a lab, where platelets and red and white blood cells are counted. The cells will also be examined under the microscope to check for abnormalities.

Bone Marrow Examination

This test, which may involve taking a small sample of bone marrow from the hip for testing, is done to diagnose blood disorders, like leukaemia or multiple myeloma.

Biopsy

Lymph nodes biopsies are often done to diagnose lymphoma, a common blood cancer. Biopsies are typically done in 1 of 2 ways: through removing one lymph node or inserting a needle into the affected lymph gland to extract cells. You may also have to undergo other tests, like CT scans, to determine the extent of your condition.

Our specialists will be able to provide advice on the types of diagnostics tests that you may need and answer your questions about your condition. Make an appointment to have a consultation from one of our doctors.

Find a Doctor

Our treatment centres include the Haematology and Stem Cell Transplant Centre, and the Parkway Cancer Centre, which treat children and adults with haematological disorders.

Haematology and Stem Cell Transplant Centre

Established in 2004, the Haematology and Stem Cell Transplant Centre offers diagnostic and treatment services for blood disorders and blood cancers. The centre is located at Mount Elizabeth Orchard Hospital and headed by Dr Patrick Tan, who performed one of the world’s first successful unrelated-donor blood stem cell and cord blood transplant for thalassemia major, a severe blood disorder where the body is unable to produce normal red blood cells.

Through a combination of radiotherapy, chemotherapy and stem cell and cord blood transplant treatments, the Haematology and Stem Cell Transplant Centre is committed to finding a long-term cure for patients whenever possible. According to the American Society of Hematology, it is now increasingly possible for blood cancers, like leukaemia and lymphoma, to be cured or sent into permanent remission due to advances in treatment methods.

Parkway Cancer Centre

At the Parkway Cancer Centre, our specialists include Dr Lim Ziyi, who has personally overseen the management of over 300 stem-cell transplants since 2006. Currently practising at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Dr Lim is also a member of several international committees on haematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Parkway Cancer Centre also runs the Children’s Haematology & Cancer Centre. Helmed by Dr Anselm Lee, who practises at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, the centre provides specialised clinical care, including diagnostic evaluation, chemotherapy and haematopoietic stem cell transplant, for children with blood diseases.

Make an appointment with our specialists today.

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As part of our commitment to find a permanent or long-term cure for our patients, we will continue to monitor your progress after treatment with regular blood tests and bone marrow analyses.

For those with blood cancers, we understand that recovery from cancer is not just a physiological process, but also a psychological one. With this in mind, you and your family may also benefit from the resources and counselling provided by CanHope, a non-profit cancer support service initiated by Parkway Cancer Centre.

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