Hematology

Hematology is the study of blood and blood-forming tissues and the study of the nature, function, and treatment of diseases of the blood and the blood-forming organs. Hematologists often deal with diseases such as leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, anemia, platelet disorders, myelodysplasia, bleeding and clotting disorders, bone marrow disorders and blood component disorders.  

Cancer Care Centers of South Texas have been recognized nationally for expertise in the diagnosis, treatment and research of myelodysplasia and is designated as a "Center of Excellence" by the Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation.   The Cancer Care Centers of South Texas MDS Center of Excellence medical director is Roger M. Lyons, MD, FACP.

For more infomation about MDS and other blood disorders please see the special Disease and Drug Information section of our website.

You may read more about bleeding and clotting disorders and management and treatments available through the Anticoagulation Clinic of North America (ACNA) section of this website.  ACNA clinics are located at 4411 Medical Drive, Suite 100 in San Antonio, TX, 124 E. Bandera Rd., in Boerne, TX, 1448 E. Common St. in New Braunfels, TX and 1195 Garner Field Rd., Suite 200 in Uvalde, TX.  Please call 210-595-5300 for more information about the Anticoagulation Clinic of North America.