Hematology

A multidisciplinary approach and a strong laboratory infrastructure play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of blood diseases. At Yeditepe University Hospitals Department of Hematology, in addition to robust laboratory support, the diagnosis and treatment processes for hematological cancers and non-malignant blood diseases are carried out in collaboration with the departments of Immunology, Genetics, Hematopathology, Infectious Diseases, Biochemistry, and Radiology. The diagnosis of diseases is evaluated rapidly and reliably through clinical experience combined with modern laboratory methods.

What is Hematology?

Hematology is a field that encompasses the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment processes of blood-related diseases. Within this scope, both clinical assessment and modern laboratory methods are utilized in the diagnosis of blood diseases.

What Does Hematology Cover?

The main diseases diagnosed and treated in the Department of Hematology include:

Acute and chronic leukemias
Lymphomas
Plasma cell disorders
Myeloproliferative diseases
Myelodysplastic syndromes
Aplastic anemiaHemolytic anemias
Iron deficiency anemia
Hemoglobinopathies

All chemotherapy administration is carried out by experienced nurses who are knowledgeable about the psychological and physical needs of hematological cancer patients.

In Which Diseases Is Stem Cell Transplantation Performed in the Department of Hematology?

In addition to conventional treatment methods, stem cell transplantation is also performed in the Department of Hematology. Stem cell transplants can be performed using the patient's own cells (autologous) or from a suitable sibling donor (allogeneic).
Stem cell transplantation is used in the treatment of the following diseases: