New Cancer Diagnosis

This episode will cover a topic that is likely one of the most feared diagnoses in all of pediatrics, a new hematologic malignancy. We will discuss symptoms that are concerning for cancer and the differential for bruising. We will highlight the basic workup when seeing a patient with concerns for malignancy and how to communicate this with families. We will also review complications and considerations when taking care of a patient newly diagnosed with cancer.   Scripting and Fact-Checking Credits:  Dr. Laura Getchell (Peds, PGY-4) Dr. Christopher Demas (Peds, PGY-3) Dr. Jodi Ehrmann (Pediatric Hospitalist) Dr. Emily Jacobson (Pediatric Hospitalist)   Attributions:  County Seat by "https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/251615" Blue Dot Sessions  Mixkit Sound Effects