hematology/oncology

Dictated: Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy showed an increased number of small lymphoid cells replacing the marrow in a continuous interstitial and sheet-like pattern. Iron stores were present. There was decreased erythropoietic and granulopoietic activity. There were occasional s/l "neck-yu-TAR-ia" sites. The lymphocytes seen had mature chromatin. Any help appreciated. Thank you. ...

Does anyone out there know of any company that has CLINIC hem/oncology accounts? I don't want acute care/oncology, but clinical oncology only, as I have no hospital experience whatsoever! Thanks! ...

anybody ever heard of what s/l "hemo" splenomegaly. dr not saying hepatosplenomegaly. thanks for any help Differential diagnoses include pseudothrombocytopenia secondary to platelet clumping, decreased platelet production, increased destruction, or distributional, such as hemosplenomegaly. ...

correct way to type M:E ratio, e.g., 2.1:4.1 or 2.1 to 4.1. Thanks for any and all responses. ...

patient is going to be treated with "carbotaxol" plus radiation? Does that sound like a drug or is it possibly 2 separate drugs? I know that Taxol is a medication. thanks again ...

The patient has dysphagia and is experiencing what sounds like "cough after dequoatation." Can't seem to find another term for swallowing like DEQUOTATION (SP???) Any suggestions appreciated? ...

I'm considering a job offer from TTS for the new oncology account they are hiring for now since that's my love. Anyone have feedback on this company? They sound good! ...

Hi, Doctor spells "CBoorD" regimen. The patient has IgA kappa multiple myeloma. Any ideas? ...

Our hospital does not accept abbreviations for oncology medications. So, for R-CHOP we have to type - R = Rituximab C = Cyclophosphamide H = Doxorubicin Hydrochloride (Hydroxydaunomycin) O = Vincristine Sulfate (Oncovin) P = Prednisone Not in a format like that, but I didn't want to type them all out. We would have to type those five drugs out. Is this the standard for anyone else? ...

The patient has colon adenocardinoma. The doc is saying: Repeat imaging performed on January 14, 2010 revealed s/l integral or interval response within the liver. TIA!!! ...

Is there no work at TT on the oncology account? I saw their ad and was thinking of applying, but if they don't have work, why do they advertise for yet more people? I have a ton of oncology experience, but am afraid to go ahead and apply if they don't have enough work. Please advise your experience with the oncology account. Thank you for your help. ...

Does anyone know of good resource sites for oncology and endocrinology? Thanks a bunch! ...

Type of cell I just can't get!! Giving path report, Dr. says "demonstrates small cell lymphoma consistent with follicular "senna/center" cell histology" Anyone out there with any idea? ...

This is a gyne/oncologist. "History of recurrent cervical carcinoma originally diagnosed in October of 2008. She developed a Bartholin's gland either s/l "mic" and/or a primary squamous cell of the Bartholin's gland. Anyone have any idea what this is? TIA ...

I've read the most recent comments on TransTech, but would like to hear from someone who currently works for them doing Oncology transcription preferably (although any other MTs who currently work for them feel free to reply as well). They are currently advertising for Oncology MTs so can anyone tell me: 1) Is there always enough work to stay busy and are the doctors decent dictators or lots of ESLs? 2) How is the cpl rate? 3) Are you an IC or an employee with this company?&nbs ...

This is a treatment option for a patient with castrate-resistant prostate cancer. Can't find anything for alpha red, alfa red, alpha-red, alfa-RED, etc. ...

Doc explaining results of MRI scan - states "there remains hedonis involving the mensentery." Almost sounds like "heatedness" but just looks and sounds so stupid. Any suggestions???? ...

Yep, that KS account is gone! ...

I have a question from anyone who is experienced in total body irradiation. Doctor dictates "with dose prescribed ...to the 100% oxygen sign." Anyone know how this is transcribed? Is it 100% O2? Thanks ...

The diagnosis is known metastatic rectal cancer to the liver, doctor dictates "Patient was treated with (s/l baraspheres). I have been doing Onc for years and have never, ever heard this term! Please help, I have to send this report and cannot find anything remotely close that fits. Thanks! ...

Does anyone currently work for TransTech on their medical oncolgy account that can give me some information? They are currently hiring, but I would like to know if this is mostly VR or straight typing or a combination of both, if the pay is good, is there always work, etc? I'm so tired of jobs that have no work after the first few weeks, so I would like some info before I apply please. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks so much! ...

Did anyone respond to the recent ad Lighthouse MTS had for an oncology MT and has anyone heard back from them? And last, who are they? If anyone has ever worked for them, would love some feedback. Thanks! ...

Hello...Can someone at least tell me what state this new oncology account is in? I fear it may be from a rather large state, close to water, and wonder if my friend's work is going to be siphoned to TTS. Tnx! ...

Just wondering if there are any MTs out there who are working on this account for TTS. Are you doing okay with production? How are the dictators? Interested in anything you care to share. Please don't start the general TTS bashing/defending on this thread. I am only interested in answers to my questions above and information about the account from MTs working on it. Thanks in advance. ...

The sentence says, "It was an atypical s/l dimx version of CD5 and a s/l brightex version of lambda light chain." thanks. ...

I recently applied with TransTech for a part-time Oncology position and was made an offer. Anyone here work for TT doing oncology? Is there plenty of work? Lots of ESLs? Percentage of VR to straight typing? I'll be talking to the recruiter in a couple of days. Thanks for your help! ...

s/l Theograftin or thesgraftin 300 micrograms subcutaneously. thanks ...

Just curious how the new oncology account is going at Transtech that started this past week or so. I worked on this account for the previous service and cannot imagine the work being done with voice rec. This large facility was loaded with terrible dictators, highly specialized terminology, and individual physicians with their own preferred specifications, let alone the account had detailed and constantly changing specs. ...

The doc is dictating results of a liver biopsy and says that it showed: CK7-positive, CK19-positive, s/l poly/CEA-positive, TTF-1-negative, malignant cells compatible with cholangiocarcinoma. TIA ...

hematology/oncology - liz

Like this, I believe....sm - elaine

makes complete sense but.... - liz

Check my error: allogeneic or allogenic (not allergenic)...sm - elaine

thanks! - liz

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