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Are bone marrow transplants possible for leukemia patients?

My son's daughter was diagnosed with leukemia and is currently undergoing chemotherapy for treatment. She's been diagnosed two years ago, and as her grandmother, I don't want...
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Do I have a blood clot in my nose?

I'm just wondering if there's a blood clot in my nose because I get these nose bleeds for no apparent reason. Is it possible that this is from a blood clot?
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Do the gender blood tests actually work?

I'm 7 weeks pregnant and I want to know what my baby's gender is now. I can't wait. I heard about these blood tests that can tell you the baby's gender really early. Do they...
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Is low ferritin related to breathing problems?

I recently had routine blood work done, and my doctor saw that my ferritin level was low. He thinks that this has something to with my shortness of breath. Is a low level of...
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What causes a clotting disorder?

I'm 19 and have a clotting disorder. I do have a family history of blood clots from my grandfather (maternal) and my mother. However, my mother only had clots in her legs and...
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What is a CBC and why do I need it?

My doctor wants me to take a CBC after experiencing a lack of energy and feeling fatigued. What exactly is this test, and what is it supposed to indicate?
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Why does anemia cause fatigue?

I have been fighting anemia for years. I take iron supplements and try to eat iron rich foods. Since diagnosed with anemia, I noticed that I'm fatigued. Is this probably a side...
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Does it usually take a long time to diagnose leukemia?

My daughter's friend was diagnosed with leukemia and she's only 14 years old. However, apparently she has been experiencing these symptoms for more than 2 years and was just now...
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What bleeding disorders cause heavy menstruation?

I've been experiencing heavy menstruation, and my OB-GYN thinks that this could be from a bleeding disorder since my birth control isn't lightening my period at all. Heavy bleeding...
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How are blood clots dissolved?

I'm 40 years old, and my doctor said that the blood clot in my leg would dissolve in my leg. How are blood clots dissolved?
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How many types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma exist?

My friend is 20 year old, and he has non-Hodgkin lymphoma. How many types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma exist?
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What tests are performed during a bone marrow transplant consultation?

I'm supposed to have a bone marrow transplant consultation at the end of the week. What kind of tests are they gonna perform?
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How would I know if my iron levels are too low?

I'm only 35 years old and I experience a lot of fatigue. I heard that low iron can cause tiredness, but I feel like I have plenty of it in my diet. What tests must be done?
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Why are bone marrow tests done?

My doctor ordered a bone marrow biopsy because my blood test showed that my white blood cells are a little too low. What kind of conditions could this test actually diagnose?...
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What does a diagnosis of anemia involve?

My doctor is making me take a blood test to see if I have anemia after my complaints of fatigue. What will the blood test measure to see if I have anemia?
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What does a low white blood cell count mean?

My son had a blood test done because he was feeling fatigued and tired, and his blood test came back with a low number of white blood cells. This does make sense because he gets...
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What are the chances that my child will have sickle cell anemia?

Both my husband and I have the sickle cell anemia gene, and now I'm pregnant. This pregnancy was completely unplanned and now I'm starting to worry that my child will have the...
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How is leukemia diagnosed?

It took a while for my friend's daughter to be diagnosed with leukemia, and it felt like it was too long. How is leukemia usually diagnosed in patients? Especially the young...
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Is a platelet transfusion risky?

Are there any risks involved in a platelet transfusion?
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What does my son's blood analysis mean?

My son is at the age of 8 months. We have done blood analysis and the results are: WBC 7. 0; NEU 22. 9; LYM 65. 6; MON 10. 1; EOS 0. 4; BAS 1. 0 RBC 3. 79; HGB 8. 2; HCT 25....
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