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Dr. Peter Carter, MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
Dr. Peter Carter is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Memphis, TN. Dr. Carter specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood diseases such as anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. Hematologist Oncologists are also trained in the study of cancer and its attack on other organs.
41 years
Experience
Dr. Peter Carter, MD
- Memphis, TN
- University of Tennessee
- Accepting new patients
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Fibrinogen levels?
You definitely would be advised to have a Hematology consultation. It is possible that you have coagulation disorder which increases the potential of blood clots and simultaneously READ MORE
You definitely would be advised to have a Hematology consultation. It is possible that you have coagulation disorder which increases the potential of blood clots and simultaneously the risk of miscarriage as well.
I am on chemo for follicular NHL?
Monoclonal antibody therapy with Rituxan in combination with Bendamustine chemotherapy is an excellent first-line treatment for follicular non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. After cycle one, READ MORE
Monoclonal antibody therapy with Rituxan in combination with Bendamustine chemotherapy is an excellent first-line treatment for follicular non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. After cycle one, I always change IV Rituxan to the SQ version Hycella which takes a matter of minutes to give. This is an outpatient protocol and in most instances, I give growth factor support with long-acting G-CSF which prevents dangerous decreases in the white blood cell count.
How can I lower my hemoglobin levels?
The most common reason for an elevation of the red cell count is cigarette smoking. This results in chronic lung disease and reduced levels of oxygen. The response of the bone READ MORE
The most common reason for an elevation of the red cell count is cigarette smoking. This results in chronic lung disease and reduced levels of oxygen. The response of the bone marrow is to make excess red blood cells. This is referred to as Secondary Erythrocytosis. The best advice is to consult with a Hematologist and to discontinue cigarette smoking all together.
What is the treatment for thrombosis in the leg?
The treatment I advise for such problems is Xarelto 15 mg Q 12 for 21 days and then 20 mg daily. I then follow the patient in the clinic and at 6 months check for a specific clotting READ MORE
The treatment I advise for such problems is Xarelto 15 mg Q 12 for 21 days and then 20 mg daily. I then follow the patient in the clinic and at 6 months check for a specific clotting disorder. If that panel is negative then I convert the patient to Aspirin.
Can you walk after a bone marrow biopsy?
After every bone marrow test I have done in the past 35 years, my patient was able to walk without difficulty.
Can low iron cause behavior problems?
That is very possible. With a decrease in the iron, the red cell count declines which causes fatigue and shortness of breath.
Does acupuncture help with anemia?
Acupuncture is helpful in many ways. However, I do not believe it will have any meaningful impact on anemia.
What doctor deals with blood clots?
Best advice is to consult with a Hematologist.
