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initial oncologist visit

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Kamal S Saini, MD, MRCP (UK), DM - Medical Oncology

Bangalore Institute of Oncology Bangalore - India

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initial oncologist visit

by KSafe, Jul 20, 2009 03:49PM

Tags: initial, oncologist, visit, leukemia

A person learns at his late-afternoon general checkup with his PCP that he probably has some form of leukemia. The symptoms that prompted him to go were extreme tiredness and a few nosebleeds. Could this person wait until the next morning to see an oncologist, or would he have to go to the hospital immediately?

Doctor's Answer

by Kamal S Saini, MD, MRCP (UK), DM

, Jul 21, 2009 10:40AM

To: KSafe

Hi,
It is better to go to the ER right away. Nose bleeds could signify low platelet counts. It is best if you are in a hospital for evaluation and urgent replacement of blood components if required. After stabilization, a detailed workup may be done.
All the best, and God Bless!

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