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How does a hematologist/oncologist diagnose and treat leukemia?
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Testing: specialized bloodwork including possible biopsy would be some of the test that they would be used to diagnose leukemia.
Answered 12/17/2014
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Labs: Full lab evaluation performed. Based on type of leukemia the Hematologist/Oncologist will determine type of treatment as there are different types of leukemia and protocols of treatment that correspond.
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