Dr. Bonnie W. Lau, MD, PhD, Pediatric Oncologist
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Dr. Bonnie W. Lau, MD, PhD

Pediatrician

1 Medical Center Dr Lebanon NH, 03766

About

Dr. Bonnie Lau is a Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist practicing in Lebanon, NH. Dr. Lau is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children with blood disorders and cancer. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Lau diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Lau can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.

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Dr. Bonnie W. Lau, MD, PhD's Expert Contributions
  • What medicine can children with brain cancer take?

    It is recommended that you go over any possible new medications, including calming medications, with the doctor treating your child, to go over any potential interactions with other medications your child is taking, other conditions your child has, and your child's lab results. READ MORE

  • What happens when total leukocyte count is high?

    When a leukocyte count is high, it may reflect inflammation or infection. If it is very high, a doctor should get labs to further investigate, and make sure your blood will not become hyperviscous and cause damage to organs. READ MORE

  • Are blood disorders genetically passed on?

    Many blood disorders are genetic, but not all are. Depending on the blood disorder, there are statistics on how often it is passed on from parent to child. READ MORE

  • Why are some children born with cancer?

    There is ongoing research to determine causes of childhood cancer, but there is a lot of unknowns. There are some mutations associated with childhood cancers, but more research is needed. READ MORE

  • How to help anemic son?

    Depending on what caused the iron deficiency (e.g. not eating enough iron rich foods? chronic bleeding? abnormally high amounts of milk intake? chronic inflammation?), these elements can be modified. And iron treatment is recommended. READ MORE

  • How to treat a child with bone cancer?

    Chemotherapy and surgery are the treatment options. Your son's Oncologist will chose the best chemotherapy option based on certain features of the cancer. READ MORE

  • Treatment options for children with bone cancer?

    Depending on the type of bone cancer, as well as the tumor grade and staging, there is a combination of chemotherapy, surgery and/or radiation to treat it. READ MORE

  • Questionable looking mole that could be cancer?

    It is important you have your son's mole looked at by his Pediatrician and/or Dermatologist to determine if it should be worked up further for cancer. It is good you are keeping an eye on it. READ MORE

  • Are bone cancer tumors usually small?

    Bone cancers can be a various sizes, but often are noticed by parents as a small bump. READ MORE

  • What are the most common cancers in children?

    The most common cancers in childhood are leukemia, brain and spinal cord tumors, neuroblastoma, Wilm's tumor, lymphoma and rhabdomyosarcoma. READ MORE

  • How common is leukemia in children?

    Leukemia is the most common cancer in children, accounting for about 1/3 of cancers in children. READ MORE

  • Mouth sores with chemotherapy?

    Mouth sores is a very common side effect of chemotherapy, and a painful side effect. It is important to stay hydrated, maintain good oral hygiene, and ask your doctor for mouth sore prevention and treatment options. READ MORE

  • Are bone marrow transplants possible for leukemia patients?

    Depending on the leukemia, the patient, and finding a potential donor, bone marrow transplant may be possible. However chemotherapy is needed for successful bone marrow transplantation, which has a lot of side effects as well. READ MORE

  • What are the first signs of osteoscarcoma?

    Osteosarcoma can often present as a lump on a bone. It will be important for your daughter to be seen by her Pediatrician to evaluate this lump further. READ MORE

  • How treatable is stage 4 soft tissue sarcoma?

    Depending on the type of soft tissue sarcoma, there is about a 15% chance of survival at 5 years after diagnosis for stage 4. READ MORE

  • What supplements can I give my child to overcome weakness after chemotherapy?

    Weakness and fatigue from chemotherapy is unfortunately a common expected side effect. His doctors are checking his blood counts to make sure he does not need a blood transfusion (low blood counts can cause weakness and fatigue). We recommend that your son maintains good nutrition and allow him to rest (sleep more than usual) after chemotherapy. Bonnie W. Lau, MD, PhD READ MORE

  • How do you treat children with sickle cell anemia?

    Depending on the type of sickle cell anemia, there are differences in how to treat this blood disorder. The most important thing is to call and go to the emergency room if your child has a fever because sickle cell patients cannot fight bacteria as well, and can get very sick very quickly. Doctors typically have patients with sickle cell anemia on penicillin for this reason. It is important to monitor for signs of pain, stroke, enlarged belly, jaundice and call the doctor with any of these concerns. And then you should discuss with your doctor about therapies such as hydroxyurea, chronic blood transfusions and indications for bone marrow transplant and other therapies. Bonnie W. Lau, MD, PhD READ MORE

  • Is diarrhea after chemotherapy normal?

    Chemotherapy often has side effects on the bowels, either constipation or diarrhea. When your child gets diarrhea, it is important to keep him hydrated. If the diarrhea gets worse, or your son seems dehydrated, or if there is blood in the diarrhea, you should call the doctor. Bonnie W. Lau, MD, PhD READ MORE

  • Can chemotherapy cause restlessness?

    Children respond in all kinds of ways to chemotherapy, depending on your son's age, disease and treatment he is getting. Look for signs of pain or anxiety, and mention this to your son's doctor. It may be helpful to keep a log of when this happens, the exact symptoms, how many days/nights it lasts, etc. I wish him all the best. Bonnie W. Lau, MD, PhD READ MORE

  • Till what stage of cancer will the body accept a bone marrow transplant?

    Depending on the specific disease, the prep for a bone marrow transplant is different. Chemotherapy is often needed before bone marrow transplant. It will be important to ask your son's doctors if they believe bone marrow transplant is an option to cure your son's cancer. I wish him all the best. Bonnie W. Lau, MD, PhD READ MORE

Fellowships

  • Johns Hopkins Hospital (Hematology/Oncology) (2018)

Professional Society Memberships

  • The American Society of Hematology, American Association for Cancer Research

Areas of research

Improving treatment options for bone marrow failure and cancers for children.

Dr. Bonnie W. Lau, MD, PhD's Practice location

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

1 Medical Center Dr -
Lebanon, NH 03766
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New patients: 603-650-5000
www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org

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