Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma

At UMass Memorial Health, you receive services reflecting the latest science in leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and other blood cancer care. Trusted specialists (hematologist-oncologists), many with advanced fellowship training at top academic medical centers, deliver personalized therapies. You have access to a broad range of treatments — including innovative options — giving you the best chances for healing.

Types of Blood Cancers We Treat

Our team excels in caring for all forms of blood cancer, including rare, complex and difficult-to-treat diagnoses.

Areas of expertise include:

• Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
• Chronic myeloproliferative disease
• Hodgkin lymphoma
• Leukemia 
• Multiple myeloma 
• Myelodysplasia
• Myelodysplastic syndrome
• Myelofibrosis
• Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
• Polycythemia vera

Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Services

UMass Memorial offers a full range of treatments, some of which you might not expect to find so close to home. Even if it is an advanced case or cancer has returned after treatment, we can help you.

Our leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma services include:  

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy uses cancer-fighting drugs and other substances to halt cancer cell growth. Our participation in the Dana-Farber Cancer Care Collaborative helps you receive care informed by additional hematologist-oncologists. 

Targeted Therapies

This treatment uses drugs and other substances that attack specific gene changes (mutations) in cancer cells. We conduct genetic testing to determine whether you have one of these mutations, then deliver the most appropriate therapy to treat it. We offer mutation-specific therapies and novel immunotherapies including bispecific antibody therapy.

CAR T-Cell Therapy

Also known as chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, this treatment uses modified immune system cells to detect and attack cancer. CAR T-cell therapy is not widely available in Central Massachusetts and provides additional options for hematologic and other challenging cancers.

Bone Marrow Transplant

UMass Memorial is the only program in Central Massachusetts offering bone marrow transplant services. This procedure delivers healthy blood-forming cells through a needle. Our commitment to exceptional care and high safety standards has earned our program national recognition. Our team also performs translational research in stem cell transplant, and we are at the leading-edge of cancer care.

Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays and other substances to destroy cancer cells. This treatment relieves pain in your bones or abdominal area due to blood cancers. You have access to advanced technologies that deliver precise treatments while protecting healthy tissue.