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Could Iron, Iron Saturation And Total Iron Binding Cap (TIBC) Readings Be Indicative Of The Presence Of Cancer?

hello just had blood work and I am to see a hemotologist, blood dr. because my iron{FE} is 51 3 weeks ago it was 78 my iron saturation was 12L it was 20 3 weeks ago total iron binding cap{TICB} is 435 can you explain for me at all I am a 68 yr. young female worried about cancer??!!
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Hi,

Your blood report only shows you may have mild iron deficiency anemia. get your Hemoglobin checked and also serum ferritin.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Peeyush Kumar Saini,
Pathologist and Microbiologist
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Could Iron, Iron Saturation And Total Iron Binding Cap (TIBC) Readings Be Indicative Of The Presence Of Cancer?

Hi, Your blood report only shows you may have mild iron deficiency anemia. get your Hemoglobin checked and also serum ferritin. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Peeyush Kumar Saini, Pathologist and Microbiologist