Hematologic cancer (blood cancer) -cancer that begins in bone marrow or immune system cells. -Ex: leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma Leukemia cancer starts in blood-forming tissues like bone marrow -causes lots of abnormal blood cells to be produced and enter bloodstream Lymphoma -cancer that begins in immune system (WBC=lymphocytes) -hodgkin and non-hodgkins -B lymphocytes (B cells) - make antibodies (bacteria and viruses, most common lymphoma -T lymphocytes (T cells) - boost/slow immune, destroy germs and abnormal cells Hodgkin lymphoma Reed-Sternberg cell (cancer cells in classic) -typically starts in B cells Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma -large, diverse group of cancers in immune system cells -indolent (slow growing) or aggressive (fast) Myeloma Cancer in plasma cells (WBC that produce antibodies) Chemotherapy All antineoplastic agents used to treat cancer, given through oral and parenteral routes or other routes as specified in the standard, not including hormonal therapies. Who can order chemotherapy? Written and signed by licensed independent practitioners (MD/DO, PA, Oncology NP) Can you use verbal orders for chemotherapy? NO! Only when holding/stopping admin.