High WBC and enlarged spleen

Over the last 4 years my WBC has gone up each year.  It started at 11,000 and this last test was at 15,000.  I was referred to a hematologist and after further bloodwork it has been determined I do not have leukemia. I am to undergo a CT scan next week. Is lymphoma usually associated with elevated WBC?

[Ken_PA]

No, it isn't. But cancer can behave in unusual ways, so you are right in pursuing that. It's best to try and rule out the worst possible causes.

My father had lymphoma for two years and never had unusual CBCs, except as the result of medications. E.g., prednisone can elevate WBC - but so can tremendous stress.

The odd feature in your case, I think, is the steadily increasing number.

Docs can see indications from scans on whether cancer is involved. You might instead have some unusual condition involved with your immune system - especially if you have an Fx of that.

[Ken_PA]

No, it isn't. But cancer can behave in unusual ways, so you are right in pursuing that. It's best to try and rule out the worst possible causes.

My father had lymphoma for two years and never had unusual CBCs, except as the result of medications. E.g., prednisone can elevate WBC - but so can tremendous stress.

The odd feature in your case, I think, is the steadily increasing number.

Docs can see indications from scans on whether cancer is involved. You might instead have some unusual condition involved with your immune system - especially if you have an Fx of that.

[LisarenH]

Thank you very much. He thinks the elevated WBC may be related to endometriosis.  That is looking the most likely at this time.