Here is my question. My Dad has low platelet count, swollen lymph glands (3) in neck, and an x-ray shows bone spurs in the neck area near the swollen lymph glands. He was scheduled for hernia surgery and this was delayed due to the low platelet count. What could be his problem? I am concerned about him. He had a CT scan of his neck on Friday and has bloodwork scheduled today. Are there some problems that this could be related to that are not cancer?