Benign Non-Malignant Blood Disorders
Benign blood disorders treated at The Blood and Cancer Clinic include the following: (Click one to learn more)
- Anemia
- Neutropenia (too few bacteria-fighting white blood cells)
- Neutrophilia (too many bacteria-fighting white blood cells)
Platelet Disorders
Thrombocytopenia is the label given to a condition in which there are too few platelets. Platelets are small particles in the blood that help initiate the process of blood coagulation. Thrombocytopenia may be caused by immune problems, primary bone marrow disorders (e.g., aplastic anemia), disorders that consume platelets (such as big spleens and certain coagulation disorders), medications and radiation.
- Thrombocytopenia (too few platelets)
