Title

Hematology/oncology at VA Pittsburgh health care

VHA health service name and description
Patient friendly name
Blood disorders and medical oncology
Description

If you have a diagnosis of anemia, lymphoma, leukemia or another blood cancer or disorder, we support you with expert care and treatment.

Type of care
Specialty care
Health Service API ID
hematology
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description
  • Diagnosis and treatment of all cancers and blood disorders.
  • Cancer prevention and surveillance program.
  • Oral chemotherapy clinic led by an oncology pharmacist.
  • Access to clinical trials.
  • Subspecialty care such as surgical oncology, colorectal surgery, thoracic surgery, urology, radiation oncology and palliative care.
  • Additional services such as nutrition, psychosocial oncology and social work.
  • Coordination with other VA medical centers (VAMCs) and community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs):
    • Oncology services via video telehealth at Altoona and Erie VAMCs.
    • National teleoncology services for rare cancers and second opinions.
    • Telegenetics program in coordination with the Philadelphia VA.
    • Close to Me Infusion at select CBOCs.