Understanding Aplastic Anemia: Treatment Options and Travel Considerations
Questions Hi! About 2 weeks ago, I wrote an email to see if you could refer me to any hospital for leukemia. Thanks for your attention. My friend finally got the English name for her sister’s disease—“Aplastic Anemia.” She is actually in Thailand and is Thai. For this kind of dis...
Dr. Fan Sheng Reply:
Dear Vivien, Aplastic anemia is referred to as "再生不良性貧血" in Mandarin. It is not a malignant disease, but severe forms of aplastic anemia can be life-threatening. The best treatment is hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, using either bone marrow or peripheral blood...[Read More] Understanding Aplastic Anemia: Treatment Options and Travel Considerations
Finding a Hematology-Oncology Specialist for Blood Cancer Treatment
Hematology-Oncology specialist Hi, I have a friend who has leukemia. Can you recommend a specialist in hematologic oncology? I have no idea which hospital to go to or who to consult. Thanks a lot.
Dr. Fan Sheng Reply:
Dear Vivien: It depends on where your friend lives. However, since leukemia often leads to emergent conditions, I believe that the patient has been admitted to a hospital for treatment. In general, I would recommend that a leukemia patient be treated at a medical center. On the o...[Read More] Finding a Hematology-Oncology Specialist for Blood Cancer Treatment
Pregnant with Chronic Leukemia: Risks and Considerations for Mother and Baby
I have blood cancer, but I am pregnant..? Hello Doctor, I found out two years ago that I have chronic leukemia, but I recently discovered that I am pregnant, and I am now three months along. I am still considering whether to carry the baby to term. If I decide to proceed with t...
Dr. Yang Youhua Reply:
If you are still undergoing chemotherapy or other cancer treatments, it may adversely affect your baby. Please discuss this with your hematologist-oncologist and obstetrician as soon as possible.[Read More] Pregnant with Chronic Leukemia: Risks and Considerations for Mother and Baby
Exploring the Link Between Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and Traffic Accidents
The relationship between acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and car accidents...?! In 1988, a friend's mother was injured in a motorcycle accident and was taken to a regional hospital, where she was diagnosed with a concussion. After being discharged and resting at home, she...
Dr. Fan Sheng Reply:
Ms. Fang: To our knowledge, acute lymphoblastic leukemia (blood cancer) or malignant lymphoma is not caused by car accidents, and therefore, it can be said that there is no relation to trauma. Sincerely, Fan Sheng.[Read More] Exploring the Link Between Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and Traffic Accidents
Understanding Blood Cancer: Causes and Treatment Options Explained
Leukemia Blood cancer, also known as hematologic cancer, forms when there is an abnormal proliferation of blood cells, which can occur in the bone marrow or lymphatic system. This abnormal growth can lead to various types of blood cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma, and myelom...
Dr. Yang Youhua Reply:
Blood cancer can be divided into two main categories: acute and chronic, and further classified into different types based on various stages of differentiation. Acute blood cancer occurs when there is an issue during the early stages of blood cell differentiation, leading to the ...[Read More] Understanding Blood Cancer: Causes and Treatment Options Explained