International Journal of Hematology and Oncology 2024, Vol 34, Num 3 Page(s): 066-072
Medicine in Philately Hematology and Oncology with Stamps

Ahmet D. ATAMAN1, E. Elif VATANOGLU-LUTZ2

1Vienna Medical Faculty, Department of History of Medicine, Vienna- AUSTRIA
2Yeditepe University Medical Faculty, Department of Medical History and Ethics, Istanbul, TURKEY

Keywords: Hematology, Leukemia, Pathology, History, Philately
The importance given to blood and the understanding of cancer are the two oldest features of medical history. These two concepts are combined in our current description as hematologic oncology. Today the three main types of blood cancer are known as lymphoma, leukemia and multiple myeloma. Each varies slightly in terms of treatment, prognosis and symptoms. Beginning from the discovery of blood circulation and blood grouping, with many new techniques in diagnosis and treatment modalities; the approach to hematology and oncology evolved a lot. This paper provides an overview to the main historical aspects of hematology and leukemia through philately.