Hematology Center

Why Choose Hematology Center :

At the Hematology Center we treat patients as family, to instill trust and belief in our medical team and treatment methods, all of which are pivotal to ensure cancer treatment is efficient and successful. The team of doctors and nurses will explain clearly to patients and relatives each step of the treatment process. The center offers One Stop Service with Comprehensive Facilities, such that when a patient is registered at Wattanosoth Hospital he/she will not have to be referred to another institution as the hospital will offer all necessary aspects of care under the guidance of specialized doctors and nurses who are on hand 24/7 to provide support and meet patient’s needs.

Scope of Services :

At Hematology Center Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital our diagnostic and treatment services include the following diseases

1. Hematologic Malignancy

• Leukemia

• Lymphoma

• Marrow Cancer

2. Blood Disorder

• Anemia

• Thalassemia -a genetic disease

• Aplastic Anemia

3. Other disease related to blood

• Anemia from other causes such as kidney failure

• Low blood platelet count – Thrombocytopenia

• Abnormal blood conditions- i.e. excessive bleeding that does not stop

Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant Center

The Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant Center provides holistic care for patients with hematologic malignancies and bone marrow disorders, including severe cases of aplastic anemia and thalassemia. With advancements in medical technology and the expertise of our team, the center significantly enhances the chances of successful treatment outcomes.

Before initiating treatment, options are thoroughly discussed with patients and their families, ensuring that customized plans align with the patient’s specific conditions, preferences, and needs. The center prioritizes both physical and mental well-being, offering care that not only improves survival rates but also enhances the quality of life during and after treatment.

Our Superiority

• Advanced sterilization room with positive pressure: To reduce the chance of infections during treatment, patients will be treated in isolation rooms with special air filters.

• Well-trained and highly specialized hematologists in all types of bone marrow transplant, including autologous transplant (self-donated), allogeneic transplant using matched donor and haploidentical transplant (allogeneic transplant using half-matched donor).

Our Services

Comprehensive services at Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant Center include:

1.Hematologic malignancies

• Leukemia

• Lymphoma

• Multiple myeloma

• Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)

2.Non-malignant blood disorders

• Thalassemia

• Aplastic anemia

Advances in technology and treatment approaches

Bone marrow and stem cell transplants are effective methods used to treat hematologic malignancies e.g. leukemia, multiple myeloma and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Transplantation, considered as new hope of a cure, helps restoring the body’s ability to produce new blood cells after achieving complete remission by the administration of high-dose chemotherapy and/or radiation. Besides attaining the best possible treatment outcomes, our highly experienced hematologists have expertise in monitoring and managing graft versus host disease (GVHD) which is an immune-mediated condition resulting from a complex interaction between donor and recipient adaptive immunity. Effective management significantly reduces the chances of failure and mortality rates. As a result, the chances of being cured from blood cancers are considerably high, especially in patients who received timely treatment.

Before starting treatment

Prior to bone marrow and stem cell transplant, patients need to undergo a series of tests and procedures to assess their general health and the status of their conditions in order to ensure that they are physically prepared for the transplant. More importantly, patients need to understand their requirement for the transplant as well as all processes of treatments and expected outcomes. Possible side effects and complications caused by the transplant might arise at anytime during treatment. These often include infections due to suppressed immune function, side effects or adverse drug reactions from high-dose chemotherapy and graft versus host disease which is a possible complication of receiving a stem cell or bone marrow transplant from another person (an allogeneic transplant). Therefore, close supervision and appropriate management of these undesired effects remain extremely important.

Important Notice

A series of laboratory tests and procedures is involved during treatment in order to ensure that patients are physically eligible for receiving high-dose chemotherapy as a part of the transplant with less chances of complications. Patients’ conditions must be applicable to remain in the sterilization rooms to continue treatment for a month or even longer in some cases.