Donald W. Hill, Hematologist-Oncologist
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Donald W. Hill

Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology

1556 N Himosa Dr Casa Grande Arizona, 85122

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Donald W. Hill, MD, FACP, is an established hematologist/oncologist working at Tri Valley Cancer Research in Casa Grande, Arizona. He received his medical degree in 1982 at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and served his Hematology and Oncology fellowship at the University of New Mexico. Dr. Hill is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a professional member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. In addition, he is a fellow of the American College of Physicians.

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Donald W. Hill's Expert Contributions
  • What bleeding disorders cause heavy menstruation?

    It could any number of problems from a hormonal imbalance, adverse medication reaction, a low or dysfunctional platelet disorder, or a true coagulation disorder such as Von Willebrand's disease or another bleeding diathesis. READ MORE

  • Do children with leukemia need chemotherapy?

    Systemic cytotoxic chemotherapy is the only known curative treatment for childhood leukemia. Stem cell transplants, reserved for poor prognosis or relapsed cases, ALSO includes chemotherapy in the various treatment protocols. READ MORE

  • How likely is a child to survive leukemia?

    80% of children diagnosed with leukemia are now cured READ MORE

  • How quickly does Non-Hodgkins lymphoma spread?

    Rapidity of systemic dissemination is contingent on the specific lymphoma subtype. Some lymphomas are slow growing and indolent that patients can live with for months or years without treatment. Other high grade lymphomas can overwhelm and kill a patient within weeks or a few months without specific aggressive Rx intervention READ MORE

  • Do people with leukemia need chemotherapy?

    The answer depends on the leukemia subtype. Early stage, asymptomatic CLL may be managed by a "watch and wait" approach while an aggressive acute leukemia would generally warrant the employment of systemic cytotoxic chemotherapy. READ MORE

  • Is a rash with leukemia normal?

    The rash may be a consequence to infection, adverse drug reaction, or from a low platelet count and therfore, it should be evaluated. READ MORE

  • Is a platelet transfusion risky?

    Platelet transfusions are generally safe, although there are rare transfusion reactions and even rarer infectious complications. READ MORE

  • How many types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma exist?

    There are about 30 subtypes of non-Hodgkin lymphomas, broken down into 2 major categories: B-cell lymphomas and T-cell lymphomas, with the vast majority of these cancers falling into the realm of B-cell malignancies. Non-Hodgkin lymphomas present with a myriad of clinical risks to afflicted patients, ranging from fast growing and highly lethal diseases to slower growing and more indolent cancers that are less aggressive. READ MORE

  • What tests are performed during a bone marrow transplant consultation?

    Modern terminology now generally refers to a bone marrow transplant procedure as a stem cell transplant, as it's a more accurate description of the medical treatment. For consideration of a stem cell transplant, there are several questions to be addressed. READ MORE

  • Can leukemia cause a rash on the legs?

    It could be a mutitude of things including chemotherapy drug rash, petechial eruption from low platelet counts, leukemic infiltration in the skin, infection from virus, bacteria, or fungus. Make sure your grandson visits his oncologist! I wish the boy well. READ MORE

Fellowships

  • Hematology and Oncology at the University of New Mexico

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology

Articles and Publications

  • Published 15+ Publications

What do you attribute your success to?

  • His experience and wisdom to see a patient that needs aggressive care and knowing the limits of medicine.

Hobbies / Sports

  • He is Writing a Novel

Donald W. Hill's Practice location

Kona Community Hospital

1556 N Himosa Dr -
Casa Grande, Arizona 85122
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