Dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of blood and cancer diseases, Medical Specialists of Fairfield focuses on treating the whole person and not just the disease. With medical specialties in oncology and hematology, our physicians have trained at world-renowned cancer facilities--so you don't have to go far for world-class cancer care.

Oncology
Oncology is the medical subspecialty internal medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and tumors. Your medical oncologist at Medical Specialists of Fairfield will provide your care from the moment of diagnosis through the course of the disease. An expert at comprehensive evaluations to determine your best course of cancer treatment, your medical oncologist will thoroughly explain the diagnosis and meaning of the disease stage, discuss your treatment options, recommend the best course of treatment, provide an unparalleled level of care and improve your quality of life through a combination of curative therapy, palliative care for pain, symptom management, and a unique understanding of the emotional side-effects associated with cancer.

Each patient's treatment plan is developed individually for each respective patient, with the benefit of consultation from the entire staff of Medical Specialists. Your medical oncologist will map out your treatment options and coordinate your care among varying specialists, including surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, etc., depending upon your diagnosis and your treatment plan.

Hematology
Hematology is the medical subspecialty of internal medicine concerned with the causes and treatment disorders of the blood, bone marrow and lymphatic systems, including anemias, disorders of white blood cells or platelets, aplastic anemia and other bone marrow failures, abnormal clotting and bleeding, Hodgkin's disease and blood malignancies such as leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, hairy cell leukemia and related problems. These conditions include benign (non-cancerous) disorders, as well as cancers that occur in blood.

Once diagnosed, cancer is often treated by a team of oncologists, usually at least two of the three types - medical, surgical or radiation oncologists. The team may also include a pathologist, a diagnostic radiologist, and an oncology nurse.

This team approach combines the unique skills of several different disciplines into one consulting group. This is an advantage, since cancer treatment frequently involves a combination of chemotherapy, surgery and radiation.

In new or difficult cases of cancer, a tumor board will be called upon to review the case. Consisting of medical experts from all relevant disciplines, tumor boards consult on the best course of treatment for an individual patient.

Diseases Treated
The word cancer is commonly understood, but the various types of cancer less known. At Medical Specialists of Fairfield, our team of oncology and hematology professionals are dedicated to your specific fight against cancer.

Bone Cancers
• Ewing's Sarcoma
• Osteosarcoma
• Rhabdomyosarcoma and Other Soft-Tissue Sarcomas

Brain Tumors

Breast Cancer

Endocrine System Cancers
• Adrenal Cancer
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Parathyroid Cancer
• Pituitary Cancer
• Thyroid Cancer

Gastrointestinal Cancers
• Anal Cancer
• Colorectal Cancer
• Esophageal Cancer
• Gallbladder Cancer
• Gastric Cancer
• Liver Cancer (Hepatoma)
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Small Intestine Cancers

Gynecologic Cancers
• Cervical Cancer
• Endometrial and Uterine Cancer
• Fallopian Tube Cancer
• Gestational Trophoblastic Disease and Choriocarcinoma
• Ovarian Cancer
• Vaginal Cancer
• Vulvar Cancer

Head and Neck Cancers
• Laryngeal Cancer
• Oropharyngeal Cancers
• Parathyroid Cancer
• Thyroid Cancer

Leukemia
• Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
• Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
• Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
• Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
• Hairy Cell Leukemia
• Myeloproliferative Disorders

Lung Cancers
• Mesothelioma
• Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
• Small-Cell Lung Cancer

Lymphomas
• AIDS-related Lymphoma
• Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma/Mucosis Fungoides
• Hodgkin's Disease
• Non-Hodgkin's Disease

Metastases

Miscellaneous/Other Diseases
• Ataxia-Telangiectasia
• Carcinoma of Unknown Primary
• Li-Fraumeni Syndrome
• Thymoma

Myelomas

Penile Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Sarcomas
• Ewing's Sarcoma
• Osteosarcoma
• Rhabdomyosarcoma and Other Soft-Tissue Sarcomas

Skin Cancers
• Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma/Mycosis Fungoides
• Kaposi's Sarcoma
• Melanoma

Testicular Cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Urinary Tract Cancers
• Bladder Cancer
• Kidney Cancer
• Urethral Cancer