| Stem Cell Transplantation and Hematologic Malignancy Program treats blood-related cancers and cancers of the lymphatic system. Specialists in this area include medical oncologists who focus on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of cancer, and hematologists, whose specialty is the diagnosis and treatment of blood diseases. Many physicians are credentialed in both specialties. The Team guides the patient through his or her cancer treatment. Treatments may include chemotherapy, biologic response modifiers, targeted therapies, immunotherapy, radiation, marrow transplantation and other new systemic therapies. Each patient's treatment plan, including other medical and psychosocial issues, is discussed during weekly team meetings. Oncology-certified nurses coordinate the services and function as point persons to provide support for the patient and family during the entire process. Medical Hematology/Oncology- Michael W. Schuster, MD, Team Leader and Director, Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation, and Director, Hematologic Malignancies
- Bonnie Kiner-Strachan, MD
- Fengshuo Lan, MD, PhD
- Theodore Gabig, MD, Chief, Division of Hematology/Oncology
- Colleen Hayes, Transplant Program Administrator
- Bita Jalilizeinali, NP
- Shambavi Richard, MD
- Kathleen Noone, RN, Assistant Director of Nursing, Inpatient Cancer Services
- and Radiation Oncology
- Josephine Lobrutto, NP
- Emily Locher, RN, OCN
- Elizabeth Schumann, RN
- Nirmala Singh, RN, Transplant Coordinator
- Josephine Lobrutto, NP
- Michelle Stevens, NP, AOCNS
- Lisa Chepurko, RN, Quality Assurance Manager
- Nabil Hagag, PhD, Scientific Director, Stem Cell Laboratory
- Marie LeBlanc, Research Assistant
- Marie Angeloro, RN, Data Coordinator
- Alena Novakova, Data Manager
- Jennifer Sadler, RN, Research Coordinator
Hematopathology, Blood Bank and ApheresisCytogenetics, Molecular Diagnostics, Hematology and Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Laboratories- Ann-Leslie Berger-Zaslav, PhD
- Silvia G. Spitzer, PhD
- Lisa Senzel, MD, PhD
- Allen J. Norin, PhD
Blood Bank ServicesCytogenetics- Theresa Marcado
- Ann Leslie Zaslav, PhD
Radiation Oncology Blood and Marrow Transplant Program AccreditationsCenter for International Blood and Marrow Research (CIBMTR) National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Cell Therapy Laboratory Accreditations College of American Pathologists (CAP) Clinical Laboratories Improvement Amendment (CLIA) Registrations New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Stony Brook offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic, treatment, and follow-up services for patients with with leukemia and lymphoma, including expedited diagnosis and technologically advanced radiation, surgical, and systemic therapies. See Diagnostics, Treatments & Technologies for more information. Highlights include: - Stem cell transplants. Stony Brook opened the Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit—the only one in Suffolk County—in 2004, which allows the Hospital to perform both autologous stem cell transplants (from the patient), and allogenic transplants (from a donor match). The program also offers state-of-the-art infection control.
Our exceptional clinical support services contribute to coordinated care. These include Nutrition Services, Pain Management, Palliative Care/Survivorship & Support, Pharmacy Services, Physical and Occupational Rehabilitation, Therapeutic Yoga, and our Tumor Board. For more information, see Clinical Support Services. The BMT and Stem Cell Transplantation and Hematologic Malignancy Program at Stony Brook University Medical Center treats patients with blood cancers and bone marrow disorders. Novel therapies, including treatment on clinical trials, are designed to improve the outcome of patients with these malignancies. The Program treats patients at all disease stages. The types of diseases we treat include the following: Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia ALL Acute Myelogenous Leukemia Amyloidosis Aplastic Anemia Chronic Leukemia Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Hodgkin's Disease Multiple Myeloma Myelodysplastic Syndrome Myeloproliferative Disorders Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma To schedule a consult appointment, please call the Stem Cell Transplantation and Hematologic Malignancy Program office at (631) 444-3577 for Dr. Schuster or (631) 444-3577 to schedule an appointment with Drs. Richard, Kiner-Strachen, Lan or Gabig. The office is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. A message can be left after hours. Our nurse coordinators are involved in many aspects of your care, including scheduling of appointments and hospitalizations as well as seeking insurance approval for transplant procedures. When scheduling an initial appointment, the following information will be needed: - Name
- Address
- Phone, including cell phone or work numbers
- Date of birth
- Diagnosis
- Insurance information
- Referring physician (or current hematologist/oncologist)
Before your first appointment, please arrange for the following to be sent to our physicians: - Physician notes (including discharge summaries & history and physicals)
- Treatment records
- All pathology slides and reports (including cytogenetic reports)
- Radiology, MRI, and CT scan reports
- Radiation therapy reports
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