Splenic Neoplasm Overview
Learn About Splenic Neoplasm
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Prisma Health University Medical Group
Britt Bolemon is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Bolemon and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Splenic Neoplasm. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Lung Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Bolemon is currently accepting new patients.
Sharmila Mehta is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Mehta has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Splenic Neoplasm. Her top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.
Carolinas Medical Center
Malcolm Squires is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Squires and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Splenic Neoplasm. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Melanoma, Colostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Squires is currently accepting new patients.
Summary: Splenomegaly is common in advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). The spleen is an important source of immune suppressive cells and phagocytic cells and may mediate the accumulation of liposomal drugs and immunosuppression. In this study, spleen irradiation (SI) will be added to standard chemotherapy.