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Andy Battaglia:
I don't think Cherieann's friend would be classified intermedia. Most likely minor, and as we see over and over, many minors find their condition worsens with age but it doesn't become transfusion dependent, nor does the spleen enlarge considerably.

cherieann:
Thanks nice friend, but all I was told was that this person has Thal minor when she was diagnosed and now years later she is always tired.
All I can do at this stage is encourage her to see her GP, and a haematologist.
And to check out this site.
As I haven't been email again, I'm hoping she is seeking professional advice. :dunno

nice friend:
hi cheriean :
i m sending u the contact detail of haemotologist at california institute of thalassaemia childern hospital .....
he is a well know dr .

ELLIOTT P. VICHINSKY, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Gender: Male
 
Primary Office
Pediatric Hematology Oncology Medical Group
747 52nd St
Oakland, CA 94609
Phone: (510) 428-3377
Fax: (510) 601-3916

 
Personal
Selected Personal Achievements
Listed in Best Doctors in America, 2007 (Best Doctors, Inc.) 

cherieann:
Thanks Nice friend.
I have jotted down the details.
My only question is ... if hes a pediatrition thats for children & not adults?
There is only me who is getting treated at the hospital where I go, but I will give the details to my haematologist for future reference.
Thank you for your time, I really appreciate it :kiss

Andy Battaglia:
Dr Vichinsky is one of the top thalassemia specialists in the world, and I have the utmost respect for him and his work.  Both children and adults are treated for thalassemia at Oakland Children's Hospital.  As I recall, Jean has seen him in the past. In the US, adult thalassemia patients are often treated at Children's hospitals.

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