Random ramblings of an Oncology trainee

Oncology Fellowship

Fellowship has been a roller-coaster ride. There were some awfully busy months with 15 hour days and patients that drive me up the wall. But there are also many days that makes me realize how blessed I am to be able to pursue oncology as a vocation.

So, no regrets yet about going into oncology.

Anyways, currently on the Hematology Consult service. Interesting/educational consults have included:
HIT-T (Heparin induced thrombocytopenia with thrombosis), post cardiac surgery presenting with pulmonary embolus and thrombocytopenia.
CNS relapse of Burkitt's-like lymphoma, presenting with cranial nerve neuropathies.
New diagnosis of Burkitt's-like lymphoma.
MAHA (microangiopathic hemolytic anemia) of unknown cause.
Factor XI deficiency presenting with post op bleeding without prior bleeding history.

posted by antatosh @ 11:18 PM