Leukemia/Lymphoma/Hematologic Malignancies

At Rutgers Cancer Institute, our multidisciplinary team of experts who specialize in leukemia, lymphoma, and other hematologic malignancies combine their expertise in clinical care and translational research to provide you with exceptional personalized care in a compassionate environment. To request an appointment, call 844-CANCERNJ. 

Our blood cancer specialists focus on patients with acute and chronic leukemia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, multiple myeloma, myelodysplasia, myeloproliferative diseases, and other hematologic malignancies in addition to benign blood disorders. They work together to provide the most effective and advanced treatments offered, many available only at NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers such as ours. 

Our care team is comprised of the nation’s most experienced physicians in treating rare and complex blood cancers with clinical trials, immunotherapy, and other cellular therapies, including CAR T-Cell therapy which are FACT (Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy) certified. In addition, we offer a wide range of oncology support services to help patients navigate their diagnosis, treatment plan, and recovery. 

In collaboration with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, Rutgers Cancer Institute is home to one of the state’s only blood and marrow transplant (BMT) programs, and is the only one at an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Rutgers Cancer Institute is also a certified Gene Therapy Treatment Center for adults and children with sickle cell anemia and beta-thalassemia, and is recognized as a Center of Excellence by the Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) Foundation in the research, diagnosis and treatment of MDS disorders. 

Rutgers Cancer Institute and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, earned several High Performing ratings in the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals survey, including for leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma.