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My nephew 8 years nephew was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and was admitted to the local cancer clinic, upon addition, he's hb was 1 and he's rbcs was 2.5. They did multiple blood transfusions and managed to elevate the hb and rbc count. Can I recommend stem cell treatment to my nephew?

Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
Ayurvedic Doctor, Zirakpur
Doctor at center is the best guide. I would suggest even if you go for it, do not ignore fo give erythropoetic and anti karkat herbals to raise natural immunity and prevent failures of modern techniques. No harm. We respect every system of medicine. These are complimentary to each other. Pl consult once in your own interest or talk by booking on Lybrate.
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My mother had cml and is taking imatinib 400 mg once day since last 4 years .today her cbc was done where tlc count was only 1800 I am so worried please help and suggest why it has hand and what has to be done. Is it anything to worry about.

MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, MD - Paediatrics, PDCC Hemato-oncology
Hematologist, Delhi
This may be due to medicine effect or due to disease progression both. Need to withhold imatinib and get bcr-abl pcr done, if this report shows a high percentage value, medicine to be changed, if not detected, imatinib dosage needs reduction further.
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Can mri of head and neck diagnose or give some clues about lymphoma. Please suggest.

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Fellow of Academy of General Education (FAGE)
General Physician, Delhi
I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you. An mri scan is helpful in detecting lymphoma that has spread to the spinal cord or brain. It can be helpful in other areas of the body as well, such as the head and neck area. Abdominal ultrasound: abdominal ultrasound may be used to examine enlarged lymph nodes, especially in the abdomen. Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.
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I have dlc lymphocyte count of 44, with normal tlc and absolute lymphocyte count, meaning I have relative lymphocytosis. And I also have itching over body. Is it lymphoma? I took hgh 2 iu daily for 45 days for increasing my athletic performance.

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Fellow of Academy of General Education (FAGE)
General Physician, Delhi
I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you. The normal range for lymphocytes is between 800 and 5000 (0.8-5.0) lymphocytes per ml of blood. A normal lymphocytes percentage is 18-45% of total white blood cells. Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.
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Dear sir, for diagnosing lymphoma, which test is accurate mri scan or biopsy. Please suggest.

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Fellow of Academy of General Education (FAGE)
General Physician, Delhi
I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you a lymph node biopsy is the gold standard for diagnosing lymphoma. Often, it's the only test that can provide an official diagnosis. During the procedure, a specialist takes a sample of a lymph node. The sample is examined under a microscope for signs of lymphoma. Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.
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My wife have lymphoma so I want to asked you she have 1 lean in right side breast so can it be treatable with chimo therapy our it better to opret it.

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Fellow of Academy of General Education (FAGE)
General Physician, Delhi
Lymphoma can develop when lymphocytes white blood cells that fight infection grow out of control. This is caused by genetic changes in the cells. Let's have a detailed discussion for better advice and medication plan.
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Hello Doctor, Biopsy results shows reactive changes in lymph nodes. Microscopic results shows lymphoid follicles of variable sizes of prominent germinal centers with tangible body macrophages.

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Fellow of Academy of General Education (FAGE)
General Physician, Delhi
Hello Doctor, Biopsy results shows reactive changes in lymph nodes. Microscopic results shows lymphoid follicles of v...
Biopsy of a mass, you might also see a reference to reactive lymph nodes when you review your lab results. This means your lymph nodes are reacting to something going on in your body. However, it's usually not a reaction to anything serious. In fact, most of the time, reactive lymph nodes are harmless. But we have to look into the details of the problem. Let's have a detailed discussion for better advice and healthy lifestyle.
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I have pain in the right arm since last two weeks I visited ortho doctor he said lymphoma in the arm he doubts, Is it early stage cancer? He advises me to take the mri scan. Please suggest to me.

C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S
General Physician, Alappuzha
Your pain is arthritic pain and not cancer and it is safe to do an mri as it will clear any doubts.
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Does rheumatoid arthritis causes lymphoma or lung diseases? I recently read in an article about rheumatoid arthritis, it was mentioned that people who have ra have complications of getting lymphoma ,heart stroke or lung diseases. Please explain.

MD - Homeopathy, BHMS
Homeopath, Vadodara
Does rheumatoid arthritis causes lymphoma or lung diseases? I recently read in an article about rheumatoid arthritis,...
Rhematism is not just a disease of joints. It is an autoimmune disorders which can affect heart, lung and many other systems of body. So yes it can cause complications other than joint pain. You can consult me at Lybrate for homoeopathic treatment and further guidance.
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Follicular lymphoma stage 4 ax doctor advised for 4 chemotherapy cycles out of 6 cycles with are benda chemotherapy management. successfully completed first cycle. Please guide me further.

MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DM - Medical Oncology
Oncologist, Mumbai
Follicular lymphoma is a low grade lymphoma. The prognosis is good will require 6 cycles of bendamustine with rituximab followed by rituximab maintenance.
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