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Are Splenomegaly And Bone Marrow Problems A Type Of Cancer?

I have a friend that was hospitalized for anemia - had ultrasound of kidneys-and lab slip stated erythropenia- now the MD is saying splenomegaly and bone marrow problems and now has a uti and he says it has to do with her problem-so what type of cancer does this sound like
Mon, 5 Jan 2015
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The findings that you have described may or may not be due to cancer. Most blood cancers can lead to such a picture but there are a number of non-cancerous diseases also that can present like this. So, it would be best that you consult a hemato-oncologist before jumping to a cancer diagnosis. There a few more tests needed before coming to a diagnosis.
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Are Splenomegaly And Bone Marrow Problems A Type Of Cancer?

The findings that you have described may or may not be due to cancer. Most blood cancers can lead to such a picture but there are a number of non-cancerous diseases also that can present like this. So, it would be best that you consult a hemato-oncologist before jumping to a cancer diagnosis. There a few more tests needed before coming to a diagnosis.