Conditions & Care
Blood disorders, clotting and bleeding, solid tumors and medical cancer therapy, explained in plain language. Radiotherapy is not part of this specialty and is arranged by referral when needed.
Leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma
Blood cancers start in blood cells, the bone marrow or the lymphatic system. On this page you can read what these diseases are, how they are identified, and why not all of them need treatment right away.
Read moreAnemia and iron deficiency
Anemia means there are too few healthy red blood cells. The cause is sometimes simple, such as low iron, and sometimes needs a closer look. Here you can read about symptoms, finding the cause and the usual path of treatment.
Read moreClots and bleeding
Sometimes blood clots too much and sometimes too little. On this page you can learn about clots in the leg and lung, low platelets and bleeding disorders, and which symptoms need quick action.
Read moreSolid tumors
If a lump or cancer has been reported in your test, imaging or biopsy result, here you can read how the diagnosis is confirmed, what staging means and where the treatment plan starts.
Read moreChemotherapy and medicine-based treatments
Chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and hormone therapy are the four medicine-based ways to treat cancer. Here you can read in plain language how they differ, how they are given and what their common side effects are.
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The full patient guide
The first visit, reading a blood test, preparing for treatment, and the signs that mean call right away.