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If protein and blood persists, it is important to have this evaluated further by a kidney specialist or nephrologist. A 24 hour urine test may help with the diagnosis. To diagnose cancer, additional tests are needed and would not rely on the white blood cell count. Take care and do keep us posted.
When both blood and protein are present in the urine, it may indicate an inflammatory state that is causing the kidneys to have problems like IgA nephropathy, post-strep glomerulonephritis, Alport's syndrome, and many other glomerulonephritic condtions.
If protein and blood persists, it is important to have this evaluated further by a kidney specialist or nephrologist. A 24 hour urine test may help with the diagnosis. To diagnose cancer, additional tests are needed and would not rely on the white blood cell count. Take care and do keep us posted.