Unexplained Bruises

[Rosa]

Hi, my name is Rose and I have posted questions here before.  I am a bc stage 2b survivor x 1 yr. and Saturday while attending the Cleveland Browns' football game I developed these large bruises on the back of both of my calves.  I did nothing physical to cause this and they appeared so instantaneously.  I don't want to go to the onc. for every thing that comes up; just saw him in July twice.  

I posted to another message board and became frightened when someone mentioned the word leukemia.  I had my cbc with diff. drawn today and platelets were 135,000 just slightly low and wbc's were 4.1.  I had finished chemo in Feb. and radiation in May.  Can you please shed some light on what might be some other reasons for these bruises.  I had 2 on my hip which faded and went away in a couple of days.  I hope that is the case with the ones on the back of my legs.  Thank you.

[kjames2]

A related discussion, Are unexplained bruises a symptom of more cancer? was started.

[Rosa]

Thank you for your prompt response once again.  The bruises, although large do seem to be resolving.  And yes, my bloodwork was on the low normal side.  In fact, your answer matched just about everyone I work with.  Especially because the bruises are at the same level on my calves.  

Well, I'm going to the Indians' game tonight and the Browns' game on Saturday - lol.  I'll pay special attention to how I sit and try not to get too nervous or excited.  

Rose

[CCF-RN,MSN-JS]

Dear rosa, Your wbc was within normal range, and the platelet count really isn