Lymphoma & Haematologic Malignancies Treatment & Specialists in Singapore

Lymphoma & Haematologic Malignancies

What Are Lymphoma & Haematologic Malignancies? Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis

A haematologic malignancy, commonly known as a blood cancer, is a cancer that begins in blood-forming tissue, such as the bone marrow, or in cells of the immune system. Blood cancers include lymphoma, leukaemia and multiple myeloma, each with different types and subtypes.

Not all blood cancers are rare, but some individual types and subtypes are. Identifying the specific type and subtype is important because blood cancers can behave differently and may require different treatment approaches.

Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that begins in cells of the lymphatic system. The two main types are Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma includes many different subtypes, which can behave and respond to treatment differently. Identifying the specific type is therefore important when planning treatment.

Symptoms vary depending on the type of blood cancer and may include swollen lymph nodes, unexplained fever, night sweats, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, frequent infections, or easy bruising or bleeding. These symptoms can also be caused by conditions other than cancer.

The tests used to diagnose a blood cancer depend on the condition suspected and may include blood tests, imaging, a lymph node or tissue biopsy, and bone marrow tests. Further laboratory testing may be used to identify the specific type or subtype and help guide treatment planning.

Doctors Who Treat Lymphoma & Haematologic Malignancies in Singapore

Our specialists have experience in the assessment and treatment of lymphoma and other haematologic malignancies. Meet our specialists.

Your Blood Cancer & Lymphoma Consultation: What to Expect

Every blood cancer is different, so the length and focus of your consultation will depend on your diagnosis and individual circumstances.

Generally, your specialist will discuss your medical history and diagnosis and review available blood tests, pathology, imaging or bone marrow findings. Depending on the suspected or confirmed diagnosis, further tests may be needed to establish the exact type or subtype before treatment is planned.

To request a consultation, contact us through WhatsApp. Our team will respond to your enquiry within one business day and help connect you with an appropriate specialist.

Our Approach to Blood Cancer & Lymphoma Treatment

Treatment for blood cancers is highly individualised. The approach depends on the exact diagnosis and subtype, the extent of disease, relevant disease features, symptoms, overall health and treatment goals.

Blood cancers can require different diagnostic tests and treatment approaches, and care may involve healthcare professionals with expertise relevant to the specific diagnosis. At Tamarind Health Rare Cancer Centre, our specialists work with other clinicians involved in a patient’s care to support diagnostic review, treatment planning and ongoing management.

Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may include active monitoring, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy or stem cell transplantation. Not every patient will need every treatment, and the approach differs by blood cancer and subtype.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lymphoma & Haematologic Malignancies

Symptoms vary by type and may include swollen lymph nodes, unexplained fever, night sweats, weight loss, fatigue, frequent infections, or easy bruising or bleeding. These symptoms can also occur with non-cancerous conditions, so they should be assessed in context by a doctor.

Both are blood cancers, but they begin in different cells or tissues. Leukaemia begins in blood-forming tissue, such as the bone marrow, while lymphoma begins in lymphocytes, which are cells of the immune system. Each includes different types or subtypes.

Both are types of lymphoma. Hodgkin lymphoma is characterised by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells, while non-Hodgkin lymphoma includes a large and diverse group of cancers of immune-system cells. The specific type matters because behaviour and treatment can differ.

The tests used depend on the suspected condition. They may include blood tests, imaging, a lymph node or tissue biopsy, and bone marrow tests. Further laboratory testing may be used to classify the disease more precisely and inform treatment planning.

No. Treatment depends on the diagnosis and subtype. Depending on the disease, options may include active monitoring, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy or stem cell transplantation. Some patients may need a combination of approaches.

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If you have been diagnosed with lymphoma or another blood cancer, are seeking a second opinion or would like to discuss your care, contact our team via WhatsApp. We will respond to your enquiry within one business day.
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