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Dr. Steven Ketchel, M.D.
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- Univ of Az Coll of Med, Tucson Az
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Do you lose weight during radiation treatment?
Some people do but not everyone. You need to work to eat to keep your weight stable. If you lose weight you will gain it back after radiation therapy.
Can I drive after radiation treatment?
There should be no problem driving as long as your energy and concentration are good.
Is hemophilia curable?
There is currently no cure for hemophilia. It can be controlled.
Should I see a hematologist?
It doesn't seem that you have a hematologic problem, but I would see a hematologist to work up the elevated protein if he/she feels it is necessary.
How do you prevent a cancer gene from passing on?
There is no way to prevent it. Remember you only give one of your genes to the baby, the other part comes from the male partner. Thus if it is a recessive gene there is only READ MORE
There is no way to prevent it. Remember you only give one of your genes to the baby, the other part comes from the male partner. Thus if it is a recessive gene there is only a 25% chance of passing it on.
Why is pediatric cancer funding not equal to adult cancer research funding?
There is a Pediatric Oncology Group that receives funding I am not sure why approved Cancer Centers don't request more funding to fight pediI attic cancers.
Are blood thinners dangerous?
They are not dangerous unless the lab tests are not done as ordered. They are certainly less dangerous than the conditions for which they are prescribed.
What is the safest blood thinning medication?
Warfarin, Counadiin, is safe if it is monitored closely and can be reversed.
Should I be concerned about elevated platelets?
I would it be concerned. The first value is less than high normal and the second is in normal range. At this time your counts are normal.
Is it worth it to have colon resection surgery?
Your doctor recommended the standard treatment for a biopsy proven colon cancer. Without the resection, the cancer can spread and become non-treatable.
Can adults get leukemia?
Yes adults can get both acute and chronic leukemia’s
What are the symptoms of inherited bone marrow failure syndromes?
It would be very rare to inherit a bone marrow problem but the symptoms would be fatigue, infections, bleeding or stroke
What are the most common blood disorders in children?
The most common childhood blood diseases are anemia, thallesemia, sickle cell disease and congenital anemia’s
How to manage anemia as an adult?
Your anemia may be secondary to your periods if they are moderate to heavy. I would check your stools to make sure there is not small amounts of blood in them (your doctor can READ MORE
Your anemia may be secondary to your periods if they are moderate to heavy. I would check your stools to make sure there is not small amounts of blood in them (your doctor can do this for you) and if not take an over the counter iron pill daily. If that improves your anemia but not enough, you can take two pills daily.
I have a hematologist question?
People with Thalassemia are usually anemic. They have increased amounts of Hgb S/beta thalassemia or Hgb E/beta thalsessemia. If your parent does not have Thalassemia, then it READ MORE
People with Thalassemia are usually anemic. They have increased amounts of Hgb S/beta thalassemia or Hgb E/beta thalsessemia. If your parent does not have Thalassemia, then it is highly unlikely you have it.
How do I know if my child has swine flu?
Swine flu is rare in people not around pigs. If you are still concerned your pediatrician can do a blood test to try to type the influenza he has.
Which blood donor is the universal donor?
O positive
Is low white blood count serious?
It depends how low the blood count is. Normally a low count is not a significant problem but if it is too low you can be at risk for serious infections.
How is a hemoglobin test performed?
Blood is drawn from your arm and sent to a laboratory for analysis and reporting of results
How long does a hemoglobin test take?
It depends how busy the person is who takes your blood but from the time you sit down until the blood is drawn takes about three minutes. The results should be ready that day READ MORE
It depends how busy the person is who takes your blood but from the time you sit down until the blood is drawn takes about three minutes. The results should be ready that day or the next.
