Tumor Lysis Syndrome: What Patients Need to Know

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. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey. 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.The post Tumor Lysis Syndrome: What Patients Need to Know first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast.