Why Was I Referred to a Hematologist-Oncologist After a Blood Test?

Getting a phone call that says you need to see a hematologist-oncologist can be unsettling, especially when the referral happened after what seemed like a routine blood test. You may immediately wonder, “Did they find cancer?” or “Does something serious show up in my blood?” Those questions are understandable, but a referral to a hematologist-oncologist…