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What Causes Abnormal WBC Count When Diagnosed With Cancer?

Last yr I was diagnosed with CLL. I am a 54 female and have been an active horseback rider. I have been told the wait and see treatment is the standard. Although my WBC has been in the 20,000 I am beginning to see swelling in my lymph nodes around my neck and pain in the inguinal area. The question is can these cancer cells be having a party with my WBC staying in the 20,000?? Waiting and doing nothing does not make any sense to me. Thanks so much!!
Mon, 18 Dec 2017
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CLL and SLL are two closely related disorders. While CLL affects the blood SLL affects the lymph nodes. One can transform to the other. There could ve other transformations in CLL SLL like Richter s transformation where a large cell lymphoma appears. It is important to get your blood work up done cbc, blood film and fnac from the enlarged nodes to look for possible Pathology. Hope it helps.
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What Causes Abnormal WBC Count When Diagnosed With Cancer?

CLL and SLL are two closely related disorders. While CLL affects the blood SLL affects the lymph nodes. One can transform to the other. There could ve other transformations in CLL SLL like Richter s transformation where a large cell lymphoma appears. It is important to get your blood work up done cbc, blood film and fnac from the enlarged nodes to look for possible Pathology. Hope it helps.