Cutaneous Lymphoma 101

Dr. Basem William provides an overview of the diagnosis, staging and prognosis of cutaneous lymphoma.
Clinician:
Basem William, MD, MRCP(UK), FACP
OhioHealth Medical Group Hematology/Oncology
Timestamps
38:51 How is this the blood cancer that isn't in my blood? Additionally, it presents in my skin but it's not skin cancer.
40:41 Can you elaborate more about the cause of MF?
43:00 Does CTCL make us more susceptible to other cancers?
45:41 What are the differences between T-cell and B-cell? Is the staging similar for both?
49:28 I'm newly diagnosed and my and I'm on my second dermatologist, when should i see a hematologist?
52:05 Does early stage MF make you immunocompromised?
54:33 What is considered remission in early stage CTCL?
56:06 Is there any correlation between higher seasonal temperatures and MF flare ups?
57:32 What are the chances of moving from MF stage 1a to 1b?
58:15 How is it best to monitor indolent cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and what is the long-term prognosis for this diagnosis?