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Should i see a specialist for leukemia, or can my regular doctor take care of it?
15 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Specialist: Keep your primary care in the loop but a heme/onc doc should be involved with leukemia.
Answered 7/23/2012
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Specialist: You need to see a hematologist or oncologist who regularly treats leukemia. This is not a diagnosis your primary care doctor will treat.
Answered 7/23/2012
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See below...: If you have a confirmed diagnosis of leukemia, a specialist, namely a hematologist/oncologist, should coordinate and manage your treatment.
Answered 4/9/2014
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