Ask The Doc! Polycythemia and Follicular Lymphoma Scans
Just For Fun February 7, 2021
This morning, on Ask The Doc, Dr. William Whaley and Dr. Raymond Tidman discuss Polycythemia. How is it diagnosed? What are the courses of treatment? How Effective is the Jak Pill? They also address a viewer question regarding wanting another scan for their mom after 7 years of Treatment when their doctor suggests they stick with physical exams until something shows up. They also touch on the latest Covid-19 stats since the release of the vaccine. What is the best way to get the Vaccine? All this and more on Ask The Doc!
Ask The Doc! Gastric Bypass Complications And Sarcomas
Lifestyle January 31, 2021
This morning, the Doctors discuss Gastric Bypass Surgery and its complications. When is this surgery needed? What are its complications? They also answer a question regarding a Sarcoma. Dr. Whaley discusses why you shouldn’t google medical information. They also discuss the latest vaccine news. Who should be receiving the vaccine?
Ask the Doc! Cologuards and the Lance Armstrong Shot
Community January 24, 2021
Dr. William Whaley has returned for the new year and is ready to answer your questions about colonoscopies vs the Cologuard test and the other about Myelodysplasia and the Lance Armstrong shot.
Ask The Doc! Chain Of Distribution
Lifestyle January 17, 2021
The Doctors are back! They Begin by discussing some viewer questions regarding bladder cancer. How are most Bladder Cancer cases diagnosed? What advances in cancer research have been made in 2021? Dr. William Whaley also touches on the many clinical trials happening at Northside Hospital Right Now. How do you get the vaccine? Are there enough? Where do you go? The Doctors are here answering all your burning questions regarding the Covid-19 Vaccine.
Georgia vaccine resources:
DPH Vaccine Locator: https://dph.georgia.gov/locations/covid-vaccination-site
DPH COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline: (888) 357-0169
Ask The Doc! MGUS and The Impact Covid Has On Cancer Care
Lifestyle December 20, 2020
This week, Dr. Whaley and #BKP share their favorite Christmas Memories. He also discusses the rise in Covid in the last few weeks and why it is spiking. He also explains how Covid has impacted Cancer care and medical care in general. Dr. Whaley also explains the severity of MGUS and if a viewer should be worried with this diagnosis. The Vaccine was released this week, what does Dr. William Whaley have to say about the Vaccine news from this week? All this and more on Ask The Doc!
Ask The Doc! Is It Safe?
Just For Fun, Lifestyle December 13, 2020
This week, Dr. Whaley takes some viewer questions. The main thing people are wondering is, “Is it safe?” He discusses the risk factors with going into the hospital for procedures during the pandemic. Are there any? He also discusses what Gene Transfers are and how they are preformed and what for. He also touches on the misconceptions with the vaccine. All this and more on #ASKTHEDOC !
Ask The Doc! Can Employers Require A Covid-19 Vaccine?
Just For Fun, Lifestyle December 6, 2020
This week, the doctors discuss all things Vaccine. Who will be the first to receive it? Should Cancer survivors be prioritized to receive it? Can your employer require you to take a vaccine to come to work? All this and more Right here on Ask The Doc!
Ask The Doc: Making Sense of The News
Community November 22, 2020
This week, The doctors break down what’s coming out in the news. They touch on the vaccine and what has to happen before it’s administered to the public. Should schools still be shutting down? All this and more right here on Ask The Doc!
Ask The Doc! The Holidays and Covid
Community November 15, 2020
This week, Dr. Whaley discusses the current Covid-19 numbers. He also touches on what the CDC has recently said about masks. Do masks protect you? When do you need to wear a mask? How should we handle the upcoming holidays? Is a Covid-19 Vaccine finally here? All this and more on Ask The Doc!
Ask The Doc! Controversy Versus The Truth
Community November 1, 2020
This Week, The doctors discuss the conflicting headlines coming out regarding Covid-19. With all of these conflicting reports what is real? They also touch on the local High Schools shutting down due to one Covid positive test. The Doctors give the latest information on masks and which ones are the most protective.
Ask The Doc! Combating Covid-19
Community October 25, 2020
This week, The doctors discuss the recent progress with Combating the Covid-19 Virus. Remdesivir has been approved for use against Covid-19. Remdesivir has been proven to shorten a Covid-19 Patient’s stay in the hospital by 5 days. However, If you have taken Hydroxychloroquine you can’t take Remdesivir because of how the two medications react to each other. When do the doctors think a vaccine will be made available?
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Ask The Doc! Are We Back To Normal?
Community October 18, 2020
This Week, The doctors discuss getting back to normal life. They touch on the importance of knowing when to wear a mask and assessing your individual health risks. Is covid-19 seasonal? Which tests give the best, and most accurate results? All this and more is addressed right here on Ask The Doc! Have a question for the doctors? Send them to [email protected] !
Ask The Doc! The President’s Covid-19 Treatment
Community, Lifestyle October 11, 2020
This Morning, The doctors discuss how President Trump was treated during his hospital stay. They discuss what was in the “Cocktail” of drugs given to him. They also dive into questions everyone is wondering about Covid-19. How long does immunity last? Did you know there are multiple strains of the virus? Find out the latest Covid-19 information right here on Ask The Doc!
Ask The Doc! Fighting Off Covid-19
Community, Lifestyle October 4, 2020
This morning, The doctors address a comment left on one of the Ask The Doc Segments. What drugs are good for fighting off Covid-19 or do we just wait on a vaccine? The Doctors also address the President and first lady testing positive for Covid-19. What do the Doctors have to say about testing positive with no symptoms? When could he have contracted the virus? How long has he had it? All this and more on Ask The Doc!
Ask The Doc! College And Covid-19
Lifestyle September 27, 2020
This morning, the doctors discuss how colleges are dealing with Covid-19. When a Student tests positive, the colleges continue classes and give the infected student their own quarantined dorm. Is this the approach we should be taking with everything? Should we worry over the numbers? Hear Doctor Whaley and Doctor Tidman’s point of view on this right here on Ask the Doc!