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Dr. Faith Hilda Kung M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
8001 Frost St Entrance 10 San Diego CA, 92123About
Dr. Faith Kung is a pediatric hematologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Kung specializes in treating children that have a blood disease or cancer. Such blood diseases include disorders of red blood cells, white blood cells and/or platelets. The types of cancers that Dr. Kung treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Kung can also treat bleeding disorders in children. Pediatric hematologists can be found in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, university medical centers and more.
Education and Training
Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1957
University of Virginia / Main Campus 1957
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Ifosfamide/carboplatin/etoposide (ICE), an effective salvaging therapy for recurrent malignant non-Hodgkin lymphoma of childhood: a Pediatric Oncology Group phase II study.
- In vitro sensitivity of T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia to UCN-01 (7-hydroxystaurosporine) is dependent on p16 protein status: a Pediatric Oncology Group study.
- "Divided naevus" of the eyelids (with an analysis of 14 operated cases).
- Reconstruction of the thumb.
- [FULL-THICKNESS SKIN GRAFT REPAIR OF INGUINAL HERNIA].
- Overdosage with vincristine.
- Overdosage with vincristine.
- Effect of temperature on the absorption loss of chalcogenide glass fibers.
- Antibody responses in normal infants and in infants receiving chemotherapy for congenital neuroblastoma.
- Antibody responses in normal infants and in infants receiving chemotherapy for congenital neuroblastoma.
- Hodgkin's disease in children 4 years of age or younger.
- Vincristine, prednisone and L-asparaginase in the induction of remission in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia following relapse.
- Vincristine, prednisone and L-asparaginase in the induction of remission in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia following relapse.
- ORMOCHALCs: organically modified chalcogenide polymers for infrared optics.
- A comparative trial of daunorubicin, cytosine arabinoside, and thioguanine, and a combination of the three agents for the treatment of acute myelocytic leukemia.
Dr. Faith Hilda Kung M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 8001 Frost St Entrance 10
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