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A Special Specialist: The Oncologist
Oncologists are, in the simplest terms, cancer doctors. Their basic task is to cure cancer, but the job entails so much more than that. The job of an oncologist requires many tasks concerning the patient and people around them. In this piece, we’ll take a look into what an oncologist does. Continue reading
Study finds iron levels not predictive of survival for form of blood cancer
Iron chelating drugs have been heavily promoted for use in patients with primary myelofibrosis (PMF), a form of blood cancer often treated with blood transfusion. T Continue reading
Living With Hemochromatosis
Information About Outcomes Hemochromatosis can be treated effectively with phlebotomy (repeated blood removal). How well the treatment works depends on how much organ damage has already occurred before treatment begins. If hemochromatosis is found and treated early, complications can be … Continue reading
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How Is Hemochromatosis Treated?
Treatments for hemochromatosis include therapeutic phlebotomy, iron chelation (ke-LAY-shun) therapy, changes in diet, and other treatments for complications. Goals of Treatment The goals of treating hemochromatosis are to reduce the amount of iron in your body to normal levels, prevent … Continue reading
How Is Hemochromatosis Diagnosed?
How Is Hemochromatosis Diagnosed? Hemochromatosis is diagnosed based on your medical and family history, a physical exam, and diagnostic tests and procedures. The disease is sometimes found during the diagnosis of other diseases or conditions such as arthritis, liver disease, … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer, cirrhosis, fibrosis, Hemochromatosis, HFE mutation, Liver Biopsy, phlebotomy
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What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Hemochromatosis?
Hemochromatosis can affect many parts of the body and can cause many different signs and symptoms. Many of the signs and symptoms are similar to those of other, more common diseases. Continue reading
What Is Hemochromatosis?
What Is Hemochromatosis? Hemochromatosis (HE-mo-kro-ma-TOE-sis) is a disease in which too much iron builds up in your body. This extra iron is toxic to the body and can damage the organs. If hemochromatosis is not treated, it can lead to … Continue reading
Hemochromatosis
Also called: Iron overload disease Hemochromatosis is an inherited disease in which too much iron builds up in your body. It is one of the most common genetic diseases in the United States. Iron is a mineral found in many … Continue reading