Specialists in Blood Diseases
Your blood transports vital nutrients and oxygen around your body and carries away waste products and carbon dioxide from your cells. Blood diseases, disorders and cancers prevent the circulatory system from properly doing its job.
Sanford Health is home to two of the 135 federally funded hemophilia treatment centers in the country. This means our patients have access to high quality, comprehensive care while helping researchers learn more about hemophilia.
When you need care for your blood disorder, turn to the hematology specialists at Sanford Health for expert, compassionate care.
Blood disorders
Nonmalignant, or noncancerous, blood disorders affect blood cells, blood components and/or blood clotting ability. Our board-certified hematologists can diagnose, treat and manage a variety of blood conditions, including:
- Anemia – This means your body isn’t producing as many red blood cells as it needs or that your blood has a low level of hemoglobin. Without enough red blood cells and hemoglobin, your body won’t get enough oxygen.
- Bleeding disorders – These disorders impact how your blood clots, which is the process of blood solidifying to prevent a massive loss of blood after an injury. Some examples are hemophilia and Von Willebrand disease.
- Blood clotting disorder – If your body is prone to creating a build-up of blood that blocks your arteries and veins, events like a stroke or heart attack could result.
- Bone marrow failure – This condition affects your bone marrow’s ability to produce enough blood cells.
- Sickle cell disorder – Red blood cells become misshapen, usually in the form of a sickle or crescent moon. The blood is sticky and rigid and can lead to blockages.
- Vascular conditions – These conditions impact arteries, veins and capillaries, which are all responsible for transporting your blood around your body. Some examples include thrombosis and carotid artery disease.
Blood disorder treatment options
If you have a condition affecting your blood or bone marrow, our team offers the support you need. Your hematologic treatment options include:
- Blood transfusions
- Bone marrow transplants
- Medications
- Surgery
- Therapeutic procedures
- Infusions and injections
Blood cancers
Blood cancers are closely related to blood disorders, but they are not the same. Blood cancers are caused by a cell mutation that affects blood cells, bone marrow and the lymphatic system. Common blood cancers include leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma.