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Dr. Zaki Adib Samman
Hematologist-Oncologist
Dr. Zaki Samman is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Fortsmith, Arkansas. Dr. Samman 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.
Dr. Zaki Adib Samman
- Fortsmith, Arkansas
- University of Damascus
- Accepting new patients
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How is leukemia diagnosed?
The gold standard is a bone marrow biopsy after suggestive clinical presentation and abnormal blood counts.
How is leukemia diagnosed?
The gold standard is a bone marrow biopsy after suggestive clinical presentation and abnormal blood counts.
How can nuclear medicine treat cancer?
There are different products that are radioactive that can be used either by itself or tagged to other tumor targeted compounds. Mostly used for thyroid cancer or certain kinds READ MORE
There are different products that are radioactive that can be used either by itself or tagged to other tumor targeted compounds. Mostly used for thyroid cancer or certain kinds of lymphoma.
Is my fatigue due to low hemoglobin levels?
Generally that plays a big roll in feeling tired during chemotherapy
Why are my platelets dropping after chemotherapy?
That could be related to both
What is the course of treatment for leukemia?
I would generally agree with his oncologist. If you want a formal second opinion, you may want to have all the information reviewed and your nephew seen and examined by your second READ MORE
I would generally agree with his oncologist. If you want a formal second opinion, you may want to have all the information reviewed and your nephew seen and examined by your second opinion of choice.
What can be done for anemia?
He needs to be seen by a physician/hematologist to determine the cause of the anemia and treat accordingly.
My hemoglobin level Is very low since I had chemotherapy. What should I do?
If you have finished your chemotherapy recently; the anemia is usually related to bone marrow suppression from chemo and it improved as bone marrow recovers. However, if you finished READ MORE
If you have finished your chemotherapy recently; the anemia is usually related to bone marrow suppression from chemo and it improved as bone marrow recovers. However, if you finished chemotherapy for several months and you are still anemic, then you may need to be evaluated to determine the reason.
Is a platelet transfusion risky?
Platelet transfusion is generally well tolerated; some reactions could still happen.
While getting chemo, is it safe to get a flu shot?
Usually, flu shots could be given during chemotherapy, timing is determined by the treating physician.
Can blood cancer be treated naturally?
No natural remedies are proven to treat blood cancer.
High lymphocytes
It needs to be taken in the context of the full blood and clinical picture. I recommend a professional evaluation.
Do I have leukaemia
Not necessarily with this information. I recommend you see your primary care physician for an evaluation.
