Dr. Sascha A. Tuchman MD
Hematologist (Blood Specialist) | Hematology
2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC, 27710About
Dr. Sascha Tuchman is a hematology internist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Tuchman specializes in cases of suspected blood disorders when a diagnosis is unclear and further medical care is needed. Hematology internists work with other specialists such as surgeons, radiation therapists and gynecologists in order to get a better understanding on the cases. Often, patients are asked to participate in clinical research that could result in more efficient treatment methods.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- HER-2/neu and CD117 (c-kit) overexpression in patients with pesticide exposure and extensive stage small cell lung carcinoma (ESSCLC).
- Gene expression profiles of tumor biology provide a novel approach to prognosis and may guide the selection of therapeutic targets in multiple myeloma.
- Characterizing the clinical relevance of an embryonic stem cell phenotype in lung adenocarcinoma.
- High-risk multiple myeloma: does it still exist?
- Retraction: characterizing the clinical relevance of an embryonic stem cell phenotype in lung adenocarcinoma.
- Multiple myeloma in the older adult: better prospects, more challenges.
- Cyclophosphamide-based hematopoietic stem cell mobilization before autologous
- Re: intrathecal vincristine as mentioned in 'overview of recent trends in diagnosis and management of leptomeningeal multiple myeloma' by Yellu et al.
- Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance and Multiple Myeloma in Older Adults.
- Non-secretory multiple myeloma: from biology to clinical management.
- Risk stratification, treatment selection, and transplant eligibility in multiple myeloma: a qualitative study of the perspectives and self-reported practices of oncologists.
- Efficacy and safety of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem cell transplantation in senior versus younger adults with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.
- Phase II study of dose-attenuated bortezomib, cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone ("VCD-Lite") in very old or otherwise toxicity-vulnerable adults with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.
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