The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast

Tumor Lysis Syndrome: What Patients Need to Know

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Tina Bhatnagar, DO

Most blood cancer patients can experience side effects from their cancer diagnosis, or its treatments. In certain blood cancers, an urgent condition called tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) can develop. Dr. Tina Bhatnagar of the West Virginia University Cancer Institute joins us in this episode to explain why tumor lysis syndrome occurs and how it is treated. Although considered a medical emergency, Dr. Bhatnagar reviews how prevention and treatment can be successful in the treatment of TLS.

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Mentioned on this episode: 

  • Tumor Lysis Syndrome
  • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
  • B cell lymphomas

    • Additional LLS Support Resources: 

    • Information Specialists 
    • Free telephone/web patient programs 
    • Free booklets 
    • Financial support
    • Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection Program 
    • LLS Community 
    • Young Adult Resources
    • Survivorship Workbook
    • Online chats 
    • Clinical Trial Support Center
    • Caregiver support 
    • Support groups 
    • Free Nutrition Consultations

      • Support for this program is provided by: Sanofi US.

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