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 

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