Dr. Debra Schwab Brandt D.O.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
200 Kennedy Dr Torrington CT, 06790About
Dr. Debra Brandt is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Torrington, CT. Dr. Brandt 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.
Education and Training
University of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences / College of Osteopathic Medicine 1991
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1991
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine 1991
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
Provider Details
Dr. Debra Schwab Brandt D.O.'s Expert Contributions
How to treat leukemia?
I am sorry to hear that your son was diagnosed with leukemia. I am hoping by the time you receive this answer your family has met with a pediatric hematologist. This is your first step in understanding and planning appropriate treatment. As you may already know there are many different subtypes of leukemia and treatment is dependent on the specific characteristics of his disease. Thinking of you and your son, Dr Debbie Brandt READ MORE
Do you need to see a doctor to treat anemia?
Yes, you should see a physician to figure out what is causing the anemia so it can be treated properly. The most common cause of anemia in a young female who gets her period is iron deficiency which can often be treated with oral iron supplements but there are many other causes of anemia that are treated differently. I hope this helps Dr Debra Brandt READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Randomized multicenter phase II trial of bolus plus infusional fluorouracil/leucovorin compared with fluorouracil/leucovorin plus oxaliplatin as third-line treatment of patients with advanced colorectal cancer.
- Pathogenicity of IgE in autoimmunity: successful treatment of bullous pemphigoid with omalizumab.
Treatments
- Anemia
- Breast Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Leukemia
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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