kevin knopf
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
1411 East 31st STreet Oakland California, 94602About
Dr. Kevin Knopf is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Oakland, California. Dr. Knopf 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.
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Can a CT scan confirm a blood cancer?
If there is enough lymphoma to be seen in the lymph nodes, a CT scan can show enlarged lymph nodes - but large lymph nodes can also be due to other things. There are some size criteria. We try and be very sparing in the use of imaging in children because of the risk from radiation. READ MORE
How common is leukemia in children?
Leukemia is very uncommon in children, but often very curable. Pediatric Hematologists/Oncologists are the nicest, most dedicated physicians I have ever met - find one close to where your nephew lives. READ MORE
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