The Blood Cancer Center at City of Hope® Cancer Center Atlanta is home to Georgia's only bone marrow transplantation (BMT) program located south of I-20 — expanding access to advanced therapies such as chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy and bispecific T cell engager (BiTE) therapy. For patients with blood cancer, that means more treatment options and hope, close to home.
We are also recognized by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and patient satisfaction and by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) for gold standard in cellular therapy, for adult autologous transplant and CAR T cell therapy procedures.
Rapid Access to Blood Cancer Care
With consultations available in as little as 24 hours and treatment plans within five to seven days, City of Hope Atlanta offers patients rapid access to expert, FACT-accredited blood cancer care — including faster first appointments and quicker test results.
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Specialized Care — All Under One Roof
Whether you're receiving outpatient or inpatient care, you'll benefit from a multidisciplinary team of blood cancer specialists — all under one roof. All focused on your quality of life. All working together with a shared sense of urgency.
Located 40 minutes south of Atlanta, City of Hope's Georgia hospital is part of a state-of-the-art, coast-to-coast clinical network. That means local specialists can collaborate with experts across the system on even the most complex blood cancer cases.
Advanced Treatment Options for Blood Cancer
With more than 20,000 transplants performed to date, City of Hope is a pioneer in bone marrow and stem cell transplantation. Our Blood Cancer Center offers patients a number of treatment options, including:
- CAR T cell therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Stem cell transplantation
- Clinical trials
- Targeted therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
Blood Cancers We Treat
Our specialists are experienced in diagnosing and treating all types of blood cancer, from the most common to the most rare blood cancers such as myeloproliferative neoplasms, giving patients across Georgia access to specialized expertise close to home.
A National Leader in CAR T Cell Therapy
City of Hope is a national leader in cellular therapies and has treated more than 1,600 patients with chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy. This highly specialized form of immunotherapy uses the patient’s own immune cells to fight cancer. Doctors collect the T cells, reengineer them in a lab so they can better recognize blood cancer cells and then return them to the patient’s body to target and attack the disease.
As home to Georgia’s only bone marrow transplant program, we’re bringing breakthrough therapies close to patients who need it most.
Renowned Blood Cancer Experts
Our highly trained hematologists work side by side with radiation oncologists, Magnet®-certified nurses, pathologists and pharmacists to treat leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and rare blood cancers with advanced treatment options and clinical trials not readily available at other institutions. Read more about our leading experts below.
Sabarish Ram Ayyappan, M.D.
“My goal is to make that journey better — and outcomes stronger — for those I serve.”
Leslie L. Popplewell, M.D.
“I want my patients to understand all their options, from new drugs and technology to innovative treatment approaches.”
We’re Available 24/7
We understand the sense of urgency that comes with a blood cancer diagnosis. That’s why we’re available 24/7 to help handle the details, from insurance verification and medical records collection to appointment scheduling and arrangements for travel and lodging.
City of Hope Atlanta
Blood Cancer Center
600 Celebrate Life Pkwy.
Newnan, GA 30265
New Patients: (855) 589-4269
