Choosing a Blood Cancer Specialist or Treatment Center

No. 6 in a series providing the latest information for patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals

Introduction

Taking an active role in treatment decision making can have a positive effect on your health and quality of life. One of your first choices as an active participant in your care is to select a physician to manage your treatment, or to choose a treatment center. You may be seeking a blood cancer specialist or a treatment center because you

• Are currently having lab and/or imaging tests to confirm or rule out a blood cancer diagnosis
• Have recently been diagnosed with a blood cancer and want to explore your treatment options
• Are in treatment but want to explore other options
• Have relapsed disease and want to get another medical opinion about treatment
• Have consulted with two specialists who provided differing recommendations and you want another medical opinion.