Blood Cancer Care

When healthy, your blood helps fight infection, carry oxygen and keep your body functioning properly. 

If you develop blood cancer, our specialists work together to diagnose your condition and create a treatment plan tailored to you. 

At UCI Health, we treat include malignancies of the blood such as leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, as well as cancers of the breast, colon and prostate.  

Our approach to blood cancer care

Blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma often require highly specialized care. At UCI Health, hematologic oncologists and other cancer specialists collaborate closely to evaluate your diagnosis and design a personalized treatment plan.   

Our team combines expertise from many medical specialties. By working together, we ensure that every aspect of your condition is carefully evaluated and treated.   

Your care team may include:  

• Hematologic oncologists 
• Hematologists  
• Surgical oncologists 
• Medical oncologists 
• Radiation oncologists  
• Pathologists and radiologists 
• Nurse practitioners and specialized oncology nurses 
• Dietitians and supportive care specialists  

These experts regularly review complex cases together. This multidisciplinary approach allows us to tailor treatments to your overall health and the specific cancer you have.  

Who provides your care 

Hematologic oncologists specialize in diagnosing and treating cancers that affect the blood, bone marrow and lymphatic system.   

These physicians combine expertise in both hematology and oncology. They identify the biological markers of cancer and develop targeted treatment strategies designed for the condition you have. 

Why choose UCI Health for blood cancer care?

Nationally recognized comprehensive cancer center 

The Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center at UCI Health is the only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in Orange County. You benefit from advanced treatments, specialized expertise and leading cancer research.

 We've also been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the highest-ranked cancer center based in Orange County. 

Orange County’s first adult stem cell transplant and cellular therapy program 

UCI Health launched Orange County’s first adult hematopoietic stem cell transplant and cell therapy program.  

If you have leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma, you can receive advanced therapies close to home.

Access to leading clinical trials 

As an academic health system, UCI Health participates in clinical trials evaluating new treatments for blood cancers. If you’re eligible to participate, you may receive promising therapies before they are widely available.   

Multidisciplinary cancer care  

Blood cancers are complex and require coordination across multiple specialties. Our physicians collaborate closely to evaluate your diagnosis and design the most effective treatment strategy.   

Comprehensive cancer support services 

We understand that cancer treatment extends beyond the medical. We offer complementary services to provide you with the best outcome.

You’ll have access to:

• Integrative oncology
• Nutrition counseling 
• Survivorship services 
• Support groups 
• Care coordination