Hematology focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the blood, bone marrow, and lymphatic system. At Blue Ridge Cancer Care, hematology services include caring for patients with both cancerous (malignant) and non-cancerous (benign) blood disorders. Because these conditions are closely related, our team is uniquely positioned to provide comprehensive care that addresses the full spectrum of blood diseases.

Patients throughout Southwest Virginia, including Roanoke, Salem, Blacksburg, Wytheville, Bedford, Lexington, Pulaski, Rocky Mount, Princeton, and Fairlea, can receive expert hematologic care at one of our cancer centers.

Blood Cancer Care at BRCC

Malignant hematology focuses on cancers that begin in the blood or bone marrow. These include leukemias, non-Hodgkin and Hodgkin lymphomas, and multiple myeloma.

The hematologic oncologists at Blue Ridge Cancer Care guide our patients through the next steps after a diagnosis. Treatments, which heavily focus on systemic drug therapies, will be overseen by our medical oncologists, who are also hematologists.

Non-Cancerous Blood Condition Treatment

In addition to cancer care, Blue Ridge Cancer Care provides evaluation and treatment for a wide range of non-cancerous blood conditions. These disorders can still significantly impact health and quality of life, and often require specialized expertise.

Common benign hematologic conditions we treat regularly include various types of anemia, iron-related disorders, hemophilia, myeloid disorders (white blood cell disorders), bleeding and clotting disorders, and hereditary conditions.

Specialized Clinic for Non-Cancerous Hematologic Conditions

Matt Manico, PA-C is a physician assistant at Blue Ridge Cancer Care who specializes in treating non-cancerous hematologic conditions and bone marrow biopsies.

He oversees our hematology clinic and is able to diagnose and treat patients, working closing with our hematologists.

Matt strives to understand the most current science and applies it to the care of all his patients. He believes the collaboration between team members at Blue Ridge Cancer Care provides patients with the best resources from a variety of multidisciplinary experts. Together, they are able to offer the best treatment options for each individual.