Chronic Familial Neutropenia
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What is the definition of Chronic Familial Neutropenia?
Chronic familial neutropenia is a genetic disorder characterized by persistent, lower than normal levels of neutrophils in the blood. Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that heal infections and repair damaged tissue.
What are the symptoms of Chronic Familial Neutropenia?
Symptoms of chronic familial neutropenia include inflamed gums (gingivitis), periodontitis (gum disease), recurrent oral ulcerations, early tooth loss, and clubbing of fingers.
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What are the current treatments for Chronic Familial Neutropenia?
While chronic familial neutropenia cannot be cured, treatment is focused on alleviating symptoms. Antibiotics or corticosteroids may be used to fight infection. In some select cases, granulocyte-colony stimulating factors or bone marrow transplant may be used.
Who are the top Chronic Familial Neutropenia Local Doctors?
Terrence P. Cescon
Distinguished in Chronic Familial Neutropenia
Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
Distinguished in Chronic Familial Neutropenia
Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine

McGlinn Cancer Institute - Reading Hospital

420 S 5th Ave, Bldg N, 
West Reading, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English

. Dr. Cescon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Familial Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are Acquired Agranulocytosis, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Richter Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, and Prostatectomy.

Daniel J. Frank
Advanced in Chronic Familial Neutropenia
Oncology | Hematology
Advanced in Chronic Familial Neutropenia
Oncology | Hematology
430 Warrenville Road, Suite 300, 
Lisle, IL 
Experience:
20+ years
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish

Each patient is unique and therapy needs to be tailored to an individual's personal needs and goals. Dr. Frank is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Familial Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Anemia, and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS).

 
 
 
 
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Demet G. Yasar
Advanced in Chronic Familial Neutropenia
Advanced in Chronic Familial Neutropenia

Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic

2845 Greenbrier Rd, Ste 250, 
Green Bay, WI 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Demet Yasar is a Hematologist in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Dr. Yasar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Familial Neutropenia. Her top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).

What are the latest Chronic Familial Neutropenia Clinical Trials?
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Study of Mavorixafor in Participants With Congenital and Acquired Primary Autoimmune and Idiopathic Chronic Neutropenic Disorders Who Are Experiencing Recurrent and/or Serious Infections

Summary: The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the efficacy and evaluate the safety and tolerability of mavorixafor in participants with congenital or acquired primary autoimmune and idiopathic chronic neutropenic disorders who are experiencing recurrent and/or serious infections as assessed by demonstrating its clinical benefit and increasing levels of circulating neutrophils.

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Evaluation of the Diagnostic/Therapeutic Course of Patients With Autoimmune Cytopenias (Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia AIHA, Immune Thrombocytopenia ITP, Chronic Idiopathic/Autoimmune Neutropenia CIN/AIN) and Identification of Predictive and Prognostic Markers.

Summary: The goal of this observational study is to characterize the diagnostic and therapeutic management of autoimmune cytopenias including autoimmune hemolytic anemia, immune thrombocytopenia, and chronic idiopathic/autoimmune neutropenia. The main aims to answer are: * evaluation of traditional and novel diagnostic tools including immunohematology, cytokine essays, bone marrow studies, molecular findin...