Dr. Sameh Abuerreish
Hematology and Oncology
KS
28 years experience male
About
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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.
Hematology and Oncology
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
38 Answers
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A 84-year-old male asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Hemorrhoids: likely not. The causes include hemorrhoids , anal fissure, which are common being conditions. Anal fissure causes pain after defecation. The possibili... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Cough: coughing can cause chest and abdominal pain especially if it is Hard coughing. If someone has a cold then these can accompany it. No worry about cance... Read More
3.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
One is a neoplasm: An abscess is a cavity that contains pus. It indicates a soft tissue infections that got encapsulated (contained) and now it is a sphere that has pus ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Red cell indices: MCV is mean cell ( corpuscle ) volume
it is the average size of the red cells
it is used to study and classify anemias (low hemoglobin states)
low ... Read More
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Neutrophilia: the medical terminology for an increase in the absolute neutrophil count above the upper limit of the reference range
Another term is granulocytosis
... Read More
3.5k viewsAnswered >2 years agoMerged
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Benign tumors: myxoid tumor of connective tissue
its claim to fame comes from being the most common primary tumor of the heart, particularly in the atrium.
myxoid is... Read More
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Immunodeficiency: lymphocytes are the regulators of our immune system.
Low lymphocyte count is less than 500/ mm3
this can be part of a total low white count ( say bon... Read More
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old male asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Lymphocyte count: The absolute number is really what counts. The lymphocyte count of 1000 is really good. Abnormal is when it is less than 500. Sometimes viral infectio... Read More
3.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Mesothelioma: Under the microscope , mesothelioma can be classified into 2 major types , epithelioid and scarcomatoid.
The sarcomatoid (meaning resembling sarcoma o... Read More
3.5k viewsAnswered >2 years agoMerged
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Chloroprene: Neoprene is polychloroprene
This is synthetic rubber
The EPA classifies Chloroprene as a group D chemical
this makes its carcinogenicity inconclusive... Read More
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Monoclonal antibody: Campath (alemtuzumab) -1H
it is a monoclonal antibody ( immunoglobulin structure)
a large protein that binds to CD 52 , a surface receptor on mature ... Read More
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
ANTIFIBRINOLYTIC: can be given as pills or injections
given to stop or reduce bleeding
it inhibits the fibrinolysis ( clot breaking) in our bodies , thus favoring clo... Read More
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Transient, temporary: Leukopenia is low white blood cell count ( checked on a simple CBC, blood count test)
This is common with viral illnesses such as the flu.
viral condi... Read More
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Enoxaparin: basically resume the enocaparin as scheduled. Do not take more to try and make up for the lost dose. We stop the medicine frequently before surgeries... Read More
3.2k viewsAnswered >2 years agoMerged
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
25 %: Normal hemoglobin AA
Sickle hemoglobin SS
Sickle carrier (AS)
So if both parents are carriers, then each has a AS genotype. ( roughly half of their ... Read More
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Epistaxis: Sit up straight
Do not lie down or tilt head backwards
pinch the nose just below the bone against the face
apply pressure for 5 minutes.
Repeat for 5... Read More
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
G6PD deficiency: Fava beans and similar legumes
(Soy, Mediterranean, Mexican, black, red, Kidney beans,....)
SULFITES
MENTHOL
Artificial blue food coloring
Vitamin C... Read More
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Somtatostatin analog: This mimics somatostatin. A peptide hormone secreted by the pancreas. its job is to antagonize other pancreatic hormones.So think of it as a synthetic... Read More
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Probably not.: The purple veins are most likely a condition called livido reticularis. This Is a benign condition seen more during the winter (cold)
The red dots com... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Moderate = 8-10 g/dL: Hemolysis = breaking of red cells
hemolysis regardless of cause leads to anemia , low hemoglobin
this is called anemia.
mild anemia ( more than 10 g/ ... Read More
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Iron deficiency: fatigue and poor concentration.
of course if the deficiency leads to anemia. then the anemia will cause exertional symptoms, near syncope , light hea... Read More
3.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Blood donation: Neurobion is a multivitamin. blood donation usually stresses the iron stroes in the body. one can become iron deficient from frequent donations.
Neur... Read More
3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 91-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Very possible.: the older we are , the more fragile our bones.
this is possible. however, certain symptoms / signs besides swelling suggest fracture more. These are p... Read More
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Splenic function: The spleen is a place where older red cells die after they age. The spleen is part of the reticuloendothelial system which includes the liver. The liv... Read More
3.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Dizziness: Dizziness can be light headidness or vertigo ( false sense of movement or spinning).If you have a localizing symptom such as the pressure behind the e... Read More
3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
The same but....: Each hemoglobin molecule is able to carry 4 oxygen molecules. The iron atom in the hemoglobin enables it to bind to the oxygen.
As blood passes throug... Read More
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
3 yrs: in one of the trials , the median survival was 31 months. This means that half of the people who took this combination lived more than this. so it is ... Read More
3.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Etiology of tumors: Exposure to Radiation is the only definite risk factor for all types of brain tumors ( meningiomas and gliomas)
History of previous cancers during chi... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Blood thinners: I suppose you can. Anyway , food does not affect the absorption of these drugs . Unless you have an ulcer or history of ,then you are ok.
3.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Clopidogrel: antagonizes platelet function and reduces platelet clottability
3.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Dizziness: yes , this is quites possible.
However, once the impacted wax (cerumen) is removed, one should feel relief.
3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Dizziness: If this happens only after cleaning the ear (ear toilet) and goes away, then it is physiologic. no need to be concerned.
3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 49-year-old male asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Her 2 neu pos ER PR-: The cancer is questions is not sensitive to hormonal therapy or ablation. I presume this is breast cancer.
It stains strongly for Her 2 neu. This mea... Read More
3.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Healthy in general: Age 17 or older
At least weigh 110 pounds
feeling well
Medications:
many are ok
these are the ones that generally exclude donors
Prostate medicati... Read More
3.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A male asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Lipoma: If the mass is painless and soft ,slippery and does not affect the overlying skin, then this is a lipoma. They are usually left alone.
can be multiple... Read More
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Lipoma: most likely lipoma . benign adipose or fatty tissue growth . This is benign. If it is not growing then no need for tests
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Paraneoplastic dis: If such tests refer to the antibody panel ( blood test) that is done, then the answer is no or not entirely . The tests are done with the Internet of ... Read More
3.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A male asked:
Dr. Sameh Abuerreishanswered
Hematology and Oncology 28 years experience
Lymph node enlarged: In general lumps in the groin can be present and up to 1.5 or 2 cm in size. They are generally reactive but low grade lymphomas ( lymph node cancer ) ... Read More
3.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Oct 22, 2017
Dr. Abuerreish is very knowledgeable and makes a genuine effort to be helpful.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Abuerreish is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Abuerreish is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! thanks alot for the reply.CBC report showed normal values please reply
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! That is interesting. Thank you.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thanks doctor
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine, Jordan
Graduated 1994MD
Awards
Top Oncologist and Hematologist , First Place, National - Fall
2014
Top Doctor, Third Place, Kansas - Fall
2014
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