Fact Sheets

Thrombocytopenia
A condition in which a person has a low platelet count. Platelets are blood cells that help form clots to stop wounds from bleeding.
Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
A group of blood cancers in which the bone marrow produces excessive numbers of myeloid blood cells.
Myelodysplastic/Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
A group of diseases in which too many white blood cells are produced in the bone marrow.
Hormonal Therapy for Cancer
Doctors may decide to interfere with hormone production in order to stop cancer from spreading, slow it down or decrease the odds it will come back.
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a treatment that uses heat to destroy precancerous tissue in the esophagus. Learn about this treatment.
Anemia
Anemia is a condition in which a person doesn’t have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body. As a result, they may experience dizziness, fatigue, and light-headedness.
Blood Clots in Veins, Heart and Lungs
When blood clots form within blood vessels they can obstruct blood flow, which can cause blockages affecting the heart, lungs and other organs.
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that develops in a deep vein that can block circulation. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)
A gastrointestinal stromal tumor is a rare type of cancer that starts in cells in the wall of the digestive tract. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Brachytherapy
Brachytherapy is a cancer treatment in which radioactive materials are placed inside the body. Learn more about this treatment.