Dr. Raymundo Romero
Medical Oncology
Los Angeles , CA
23 years experience male
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Cigna
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Blue Cross of California
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Medical Oncology
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
159 Answers
202 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
CORRECT: Not only breast cancer prevention but all cancers. According to the american cancer society 70% of cancer risk is in your hands! not smoking, not drin... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Medical Oncology 23 years experience
DEPENDS: Only if the cancer has spread to the brain then there might be a risk for seizures.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Medical Oncology 23 years experience
VARIES: There is no specific symptom. Symptoms vary, for example: fevers, night sweats, weight loss, fatigue, weakness and shortness of breath to name a few. ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Medical Oncology 23 years experience
NO SPECIFIC REASON: Here are 3 possible reasons:
1) Most clinical trials use this sequence, although it has been given after in other studies as well
2) Etoposide is a sh... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
IV IRON: Another option for persons who can't tolerate oral iron is intravenous iron. Quick way to replenish body iron stores. There are 3 formulations: Venofe... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
OTHER OPTIONS: Depends on cause, but assuming ITP (Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura) you have more options: oral Promacta, (eltrombopag) Injected Nplate, chemothe... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
YES: Hypogonadism - low levels of testosterone production in men. It's a endocrine (hormone) condition. See a endocrinologist.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
CALCIUM + VIT D: The daily calcium requirement is between 1000 - 1200 mg. You can easily find calcium supplements of 400, 500 and 600 mg and taking 2 a day will help y... Read More
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A member asked:
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Medical Oncology 23 years experience
Depends on reason: Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is typically given in a situation where mastectomy is indicated but with treatment the tumor is shrunk to allow breast conser... Read More
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
See your doctor: Lymph nodes enlarge for two main reasons. An inflammatory (ei: infection) or infiltrating process (ei: cancer like lymphoma). See your doctor, a cours... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
Help with diagnosis: Note: in general oncologists are also hematologist. They will help with finding an underlying cause for blood clots. Yes, cancer can be one cause but ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
A few years: I would guess 10-15 years at best. It`s a process. Initially compounds are used on cancer cell lines, then animal models and finally in human trials k... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Medical Oncology 23 years experience
Bone Marrow Biopsy: Excellent question. I understand why you ask. Bone scan is a test to look at conditions that affect the hard outer part of the bones. The bone marrow,... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
SIMPLE: Same mechanism just different part of the bowel being affected. Either the small or large bowel.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
PROBABLY: A biopsy is typically available as soon as 3 days to 1 week based on pathology lab work load and complexity of case. Your doctor might tell you 2 week... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Medical Oncology 23 years experience
IT'S A RISK FACTOR: Repeated abdominal surgeries might increase the likelihood of developing abdominal adhesions. In simple terms like cobwebs. These can sometimes be the... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
OPTIONS: First i would start treatment if your doctor recommended it. Not everyone experiences hot flashes , some that do can tolerate them, in others it may ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
MANY CAUSES: Upper GI bleed can be from esophagitis, esophageal varices, esophageal tears, cancer, polyps, gastritis, errosions and ulcers.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
SOON: Congratulations! you got the chemotherapy out of your way. Now focus on feeling better, rest, eat, exercise and be patient. If you developed numbness ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
EASY ~ TELL HIM: Most importantly is to inform your healthcare provider and get evaluated soon.
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A 75-year-old male asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
IT'S A RISK: Elevation of blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and development of diabetes has been reported in people who use lupron (leuprolide). No specific percentage,... Read More
5.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
Unlikely: Most likely you may have osteoarthritis. See your doctor who will be able to exclude other causes and prescribe you something to help you feel bette... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
NO: Anal and oral cancer share one risk factor in common: the human papilloma virus (hpv). A family history of colon cancer does increase the risk of colo... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
MANY: There is no specific symptom but here are some: bleeding, fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, dizziness, chest pain, vomiting blood, blood per rec... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
TAKE PRECAUTIONS: It is well documented that pts with cll and lymphoma are a subgroup of cancer pts who are at higher risk of severe complications: encephalitis & menin... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
You need a test: The best thing yo can do at this time is do a over the counter urine pregnancy test. Based on that see your doctor.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Medical Oncology 23 years experience
HIGH: A positive family history places you at higher risk than the average person. Skin, prostate and breast can be screened for. For kidney and brain cance... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Medical Oncology 23 years experience
NO: He should not wait, but he should obtain a 2nd opinion from a radiation oncologist and an oncologists. There are nonsurgical options based on stage. A... Read More
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A member asked:
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Medical Oncology 23 years experience
Chemotherapy: Adjuvant chemotherapy is the treatment for stage iii colon cancer after surgery. Your oncologist will decide on what regimen.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
YES: Untreated, active or relapsed acute leukemias can lead to many complications. Ei: kidney failure, liver failure and cardiac arrest typically known as ... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
COMPLICATED: Lung cancer is not the only cancer associated with smoking. Smoking can increase your risk of mouth, tongue, oropharinx, esophageal, stomach, pancreat... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
You can't: Leukemia occurs sporadically and is not a common cancer. There are risk factors for example: exposure to radiation, some chemotherapy drugs and geneti... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
I don't know: The reality is that all women are at risk. 1 of every 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in there lifetime. Get your mammograms done.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Medical Oncology 23 years experience
DON'T KNOW, BUT . .: There has recently been some interest in turmeric (curcumin) the spice that is used in currie that gives it the dark yellowish color. It is noted that... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
Possible Side Effect: Xeloda (capecitabine) is an oral chemotherapy drug, the most common side effects are diarrhea, nausea, hand-foot syndrome (redness, swelling, cracking... Read More
5.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
Have DOC take a look: I agree with previous answer, most likely what you are seeing are hemorrhoids, but rectal prolapse needs to be excluded and in a woman a rectocele. Se... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
LIVER TRANSPLANT: Liver transplant is the best option for cure. You need referal to a transplant center and be seen by a multispecialty team. Since it may take time to... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
WHY WAS IT CHECKED?: Tumor markers are not used to diagnose cancer. A biopsy for tissue diagnosis is the gold standard. Ca 19-9 normal range is 0 - 37 depending on your ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
YES: Any change should be addressed by your doctor. Rectal bleeding can be many things ei: hemorrhoids or colitis. Of course rectal bleeding can also be a ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
DEPENDS ON GENDER: The top 3 cancers in men in the us are: prostate, lung and colon. For women: breast, lung and colon.
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A 46-year-old female asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
NO: Ultrasound is not how cancer is diagnosed. Gallbladder polyps is a risk factor for cancer and is an indication for cholecystectomy especially if symto... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
2 Ideas!: 1) keep hydrated, drink plenty of fluids
2) you may need a port-a-cath, easy access for chemotherapy and IV fluids, i recommend it.
5.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
2 TYPES OF INFECTION: Although both are transmitted by mosquitoes and symptoms include fevers and headaches, they are different. Wnv = virus, malaria = parasite. Wnv is en... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
DON'T KNOW BUT . . : Two cancers that are more prevalent in asians are liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) due to hepatitis b and gastric (stomach) cancer due to h py... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
OTHER OPTIONS: There are medical treatments. See an endrocrinologist he can prescribe either bromocriptine or cabergoline. If no response then surgery would be indic... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
TREATMENT: See a hepatologist (liver specialists) who will perform a blood test to detect the genotype and viral load. Based on this it will be determined if you... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
Its OK: Not everyone who takes iron notices changes in there stool color, not everyone gets constipated. As long as your are taking them, thats important.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
YES: It is well known that kidney cancer spreads to bones. In the last few years many new treatments have been introduced for a very uncommon cancer. Ther... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymundo Romeroanswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
HOPE NOT: See your doctor who will perform a complete history and physical and help you figure out what may be bothering you.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Medical Oncology 23 years experience
HOPEFULLY NOT: The best exam is an upper endoscopy which allows for direct visualization on the stomach and for biopsy if a suspicious lesion is seen.
5.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Dr. Romero is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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I take Turmeric so I'm glad to know this, esp since cancer runs on both sides of my family! I'm also a massage therapist, personal trainer, RHIA, Hypnotherapist, Holistic Nurtitionist, and graduated...Read More
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I was very worried about my best friend who was diagnosed last week At least I now have an idea and a little piece of mind
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Loma Linda University School of Medicine, CA
Graduated 1999MD
Awards
Top Oncologist , Second Place, California - Summer
2013
Top Oncologist , First Place, California - Summer
2014
HealthTap Scholar
Affiliations
Comprehensive Hematology Oncology Centers
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