What are the common blood cancers Dr. Alimam specializes in?

Dr. Alimam specializes in various blood cancers, including Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML), Myelofibrosis (MF), Polycythaemia Vera (PV), and Essential Thrombocythaemia (ET).

What are Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs) and what are some examples?

Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs) are a group of blood cancers characterized by the overproduction of blood cells in the bone marrow. Examples include Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML), Essential Thrombocythaemia (ET), Polycythaemia Vera (PV), and Myelofibrosis (MF).

What is Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML) and how is it treated?

Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML) is a type of blood cancer affecting white blood cells. It is typically treated with targeted therapy drugs such as tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) like imatinib.

What is Essential Thrombocythaemia (ET) and how is it treated?

Essential Thrombocythaemia (ET) is a blood cancer characterized by the overproduction of platelets. Treatment usually involves low-dose aspirin and sometimes cytoreductive therapy to reduce platelet count.

What is Myelofibrosis (MF) and how is it treated?

Myelofibrosis (MF) is a blood cancer characterized by the replacement of bone marrow with fibrous tissue. Treatment involves symptom management, blood transfusions, and in some cases, stem cell transplantation.

What is Polycythaemia Vera (PV) and how is it treated?

Polycythaemia Vera (PV) is a blood cancer characterized by the overproduction of red blood cells. Treatment typically involves reducing the red blood cell count through phlebotomy (blood removal) and sometimes medication.

What is Anaemia and what are some of its common causes?

Anaemia is a condition characterized by a lower than normal number of red blood cells or a lower than normal amount of haemoglobin in the red blood cells. Common causes include iron deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency, folate deficiency, chronic diseases, and blood loss.

What is Iron Deficiency Anaemia and how is it treated?

Iron Deficiency Anaemia is a type of anaemia caused by a lack of iron in the body. Treatment involves iron supplementation through oral tablets or intravenous injections.

What is Thrombocytopenia and what are some of its causes?

Thrombocytopenia is a condition characterized by a lower than normal number of platelets in the blood. Causes include certain medications, viral infections, autoimmune diseases, and some types of cancer.

Samah Alimam

Haematologist

Consults at:

Chiswick Medical Centre

Surgeries

N/A

Experience

16+ years

About

Dr. Alimam undertook her postgraduate training in haematology at Guy’s Hospital in London, The Christie Hospital, and Manchester Royal Infirmary. She is a highly skilled Consultant Haematologist, specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of blood cancers, general haematology, and transfusion medicine. Her expertise extends to myeloid disorders, with a particular focus on myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). Dr. Alimam actively participates in clinical studies at University College London Hospital, contributing to advancements in the field.

Hospitals

Chiswick Medical Centre

London, United Kingdom

FAQs

Haematology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to the blood, bone marrow, and lymphatic system.

Samah Alimam

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FAQs

What is Haematology?

What are the common blood cancers Dr. Alimam specializes in?

What are Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs) and what are some examples?

What is Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML) and how is it treated?

What is Essential Thrombocythaemia (ET) and how is it treated?

What is Myelofibrosis (MF) and how is it treated?

What is Polycythaemia Vera (PV) and how is it treated?

What is Anaemia and what are some of its common causes?

What is Iron Deficiency Anaemia and how is it treated?

What is Thrombocytopenia and what are some of its causes?

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