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Typically, high white blood count indicates an infection. In the early stages of cancer, white blood count does not typically change.
So, no, a high white blood count isn't really a sign of cancer in the early stages. You'd know you have cancer well before your blood cells do.
It is, however a good idea to run additional tests to know why your cell count is high.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes. If a person has cancer, or any other disease or infection, his white blood count will be elevated because the immune system is attempting to rid the body of the disease.
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∙ 11y agodoes it mean cancer if one has high white blood cells
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∙ 15y agoNo, cancer is caused by a mutation to the DNA of a cell. This causes the cell to keep replicating uncontrollably.
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∙ 14y agoSome kinds of cancers do, yes. Examples are AML, ALL, CLL and CML.
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∙ 12y agoSome kinds do, others may or may not.
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Would a blood count of 600 constitute cancer?
If this number is for a white blood cell count, then it may indicate cancer of the blood or bone marrow, or cancer that has metastasized somewhere in the body. The normal blood count for white blood cells is between 3,500 and 10,500. A count below 1000 is cause for concern.
What causes low blood count?
A lack of iron tends to result in low blood count.
What does a high white blood cell count mean in someone with bladder cancer?
The white blood cells are the immunity and defense of a body. A person with bladder cancer may experience a high white blood cell count because their body is fighting to destroy the cancer.
Why is hematology always combined with oncology?
Hematology and oncology are closely linked because viewing the white blood cell count in the blood (hematology) is a determination of the severity of cancer (oncology) present in the body.
How is low red blood count effects you sign of cancer?
maybe
Does white blood cell count go up if you have cancer?
White blood cell count goes down. Red stays the same.
Your blood count is 96 do you need blood trnsfution?
I am worried about my blood count as every 8 weeks i do blood test and result is my blood count getting lower and lower due to i have been diagnosed with myelodysplastic Thanks.
What does a count of 25000 of white blood cells indicate?
It indicates that you have an elevated white blood count. An elevated white blood count is not specific for any condition, and may be caused by hundreds, if not thousands of conditions and medications.
Cancer runs in my family My white blood cell count went from 10000 to 12800 I A week Is that ok?
If cancer runs in your family and your white blood cell count went from 10000 to 12800, it is not okay and you should seek an expert advice.
What illnesses have the symptom of a low blood count?
Illnesses such as haemophilia and cancer affecting the bonemarrow both affect the blood count in bad ways, resulting in low white blood cell counts and low blood counts.
What could be the cause of low white blood count?
cancer or sickle cell if your African American
How to Prevent her red blood cell count from decreasing as a result of the chemotherapy?
erythropoietin
