Question 1

is a pediatric hematology/oncology a type of surgeon or a nurse?

Accepted Answer

Neither: It's not a surgeon; it's a pediatrician specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancers and blood diseases.

Question 2

what are the best hospitals with strong pediatric hematology/oncology?

Accepted Answer

COG members: The best pediatric hem onc hospitals are associated with the children's oncology group, which is a collaboration of specialists who have agreed to practice according to the best known standards of care, and to research better treatments in an ethical way. Us news and world reports has a list as well - http://health.Usnews.Com/best-hospitals/pediatric-rankings/cancer.

Question 3

why do hematology oncology doctors need a cbc?

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Very important : The CBC (complete blood count ) gives us lots of information regarding red and white cells as well as platelet count. It's our main test to differentiate different blood disorders as well as monitor for improvement after treatment. Also certain medications can cause the blood counts to become abnormal so we monitor them.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: hematology and oncology?

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Blood and cancer: The study and treatment of blood disorders and malignancies.  Hope this helps.

Question 5

should i go to cancer center and also a hematology and oncology center?

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Hemonc in cancer ctr: When you go to cancer center- unless mentioned otherwise (i.E radiation center or surgical center)  , generally speaking, you will be seen by a hematologist/oncologist or a medical oncologist. In some bigger cancer centers - in addition to medical oncologist, there would be also surgical oncologist and radiation oncologist  in the same place.

Question 6

what exactly is hematology oncology?

Accepted Answer

Blood and cancer: In short, it is the study of blood and cancer disorders and their treatments.

Question 7

my pcp says my wbc count is 14. he is sending me to a hematology/oncology specialist. what is he looking for?

Accepted Answer

Rule stuff out: There are lots of possibilities. I can do this by taking a cold shower. There are some not-very-aggressive leukemias that can present this way at your age, and you'd best be seen.

Question 8

how much time is a fellowship that specializes in pediatric oncology/hematology?

Accepted Answer

Several years: The path to being certified in pediatric hematology/oncology after completing college is: medical school (4 years), pediatric residency (3 years), pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship (3 years). Some do additional years as a research fellow if interested in doing independent research in the field as well. Good luck!

Question 9

what is the difference between pediatric oncology and hematology?

Accepted Answer

See below.: Hematology is the study of blood disorders, things like clotting disorders, red blood cell disorders, bleeding disorders.  Oncology is the study of cancer. These two overlap when dealing with leukemia (cancer of blood cells) and lymphomas.

Question 10

what does a nursing assitant do on oncology wards?

Accepted Answer

Assist staff: Take patient vital signs. Help patients walk around. Deliver trays and be a good help.

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