Hematology Series – Leukemia Types, Diagnosis, and Treatment Modalities (with Drs. Andrew Jenzer and Maxwell Lloyd)

Aug 11, 2025

Dr. Andrew Jenzer, a facial surgeon from North Carolina, and Dr. Maxwell Lloyd, a hematology oncology specialist from Boston, dive into the intricate world of leukemia. They explore various leukemia types, including acute myeloid and chronic lymphocytic leukemia, shedding light on symptoms and diagnostic strategies. The guests discuss the impact of chemotherapy on oral surgery and the nuances of different treatment modalities. With insights into leukocytosis and innovative treatment approaches, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in hematology.

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INSIGHT

Hematology Prefixes Shortcut

'Leuko' means white blood cells and 'myelo' refers to bone marrow.
Knowing these prefixes lets you decode hematology terms quickly and accurately.

INSIGHT

Lineage Determines Leukemia Type

Leukemia arises from abnormal proliferation of myeloid or lymphoid precursor cells.
Classifying the lineage narrows diagnosis and guides specific therapy choices.

ANECDOTE

Factory And Garden Metaphors

Dr. Andrew Jenzer likens the bone marrow to a factory that gets swamped by malignant clones.
Maxwell Lloyd compares the marrow to a garden, where leukemic 'weeds' crowd out healthy cells.

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Welcome back to part three of our hematology series here at Every Day Oral Surgery! Today, Drs. Andrew Jenzer and Maxwell Lloyd join Dr. Stucki to discuss all things leukemia. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the different kinds of leukemia, how we differentiate between them, symptoms of leukemia, and so much more! We delve into specific characteristics of acute myelogenous leukemia and how to avoid leukocytosis before discussing the role chemotherapy plays in treating different types of leukemia and the two different kinds of transplants these patients can have. We go on to discuss chronic myelogenous leukemia, the different phases associated with it, how chemotherapeutic medications may affect oral surgery procedures, how acute lymphocytic leukemia differs from other forms of leukemia, and how it’s treated. Lastly, we dive into the most common kind of leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, the staging and prognosis of it, and so much more. This episode is jam-packed with important information that you don’t want to miss out on, so be sure to press play now and tune in for the next episode!

Key Points From This Episode:

Welcoming today’s guest, Dr. Maxwell Lloyd.
A breakdown of some of the vocabulary doctors use in hematological care.
What leukemia is and how we classify what kind of leukemia a patient has.
Some general characteristics of all kinds of leukemia.
Dr. Jenzer breaks down the characteristics of myeloid leukemia.
What leukocytosis is, why it’s so dangerous, and how we prevent it.
How doctors treat AML (acute myelogenous leukemia).
Using chemotherapy to treat leukemia and why it isn’t enough on its own.
The differences between autologous and allogeneic transplants.
Breaking down CML (chronic myelogenous leukemia) and its phases.
What ALL (acute lymphocytic leukemia) is and treatment options for it.
We dive into the most common form of leukemia, CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia).
Some important things to know about BTK inhibitors.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Andrew Jenzer — https://www.quintessence-publishing.com/usa/en/author/3920767/jenzer-andrew-clark

Dr. Maxwell Lloyd Google Scholar — https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=D0agka0AAAAJ&hl

Sr. Louis OMFS Review — https://stlomfsreview.com/

Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/

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Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059