What does a Hematologist do?

A hematologist deals with the treatment of blood disorders and malignancies, including different types of hemophilia, leukemia, lymphoma, anemia etc.

What are the typical symptoms of a blood related disorder?

Typical symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, Trouble concentrating from lack of oxygenated blood in the brain, Muscle weakness, Fast heartbeat etc.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Hematologist?

The investigations include Full Blood Count Testing, White Blood Cells (WBC) Testing, Red Blood Cells (RBC) Testing, Hemoglobin Testing, Hematocrit and Platelets, Mono Screening, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Testing, and Renal Profiling.

Can a hematologist diagnose cancer?

Hematologic tests aid in the diagnosis of blood diseases such as anemia, certain cancers of the blood and inflammatory diseases, and also help monitor blood loss and infection.

Can blood cancers be cured?

Most of them are curable as it all depends upon the type of blood cancer the patient is suffering from.

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About Dr. Songul Serefhanoglu

Dr. Songül Şerefhanoğlu is a Hematologist with 15+ years of experience.
She won many awards, including Poster third prize in the National Congress of Hematology and more.
She has 18 articles published in international journals, 6 articles in national journals, 40 pieces presented at national meetings and 3 book chapters.
Dr. Şerefhanoğlu is a member of Febril Neutropenia Association, Apheresis Association and Turkish Hematology Association.
She has expertise in treating Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), blood diseases, Adenocarcinoma, Epstein-Barr Virus (ebv), Plasma Cell Diseases, Myelofibrosis, Lymphoma and more.

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