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How long can it take for a diagnosis of leukemia?
Since 2015, I've undergone numerous tests because a CBC indicated eosinophilia and neutropenia
Eos highest 17%, lowest 8.
They've tested me for every parasite, allergy, virus, Ct scans, autoimmune disease etc. all good.
They determined the eosinophilia was idiopathic since a diffenative cause could not be found
Thanksgiving 2016, a severe sore throats woke me at 2am. I lost my voice completely for 2 weeks. A strep test was done and negative but I was given antibiotics to kill whatever was causing the sore throat.
2 weeks later I developed bronchitis. And another round of antibiotics
A few weeks from that, I came down with what I thought was the flu
Severe bone and joint pain. Especially in my hips and upper leg. Fever as high as 102. I went to the doc, flu test was negative. But they did a CBC this time. Eosinophilia again and neutropenia. This led tho another round of testing just like I went thru in 2015. Nothing could be determined
The hematologist said again idiopathic
But, this time I tested positive for ANA.
Which sent me to rheumatology
Last Wednesday was my follow up
There were no indications of any autoimmune disorder so I was told all clear and good
However
Friday afternoon the nurse called and left a message
They had just received lab results from the Mayo Clinic and to call her Monday morning to discuss the results with me.
I'm in a panic mode.
Is there a possibility this could be leukemia?
How long has it taken others to get a diagnosis?
What has been others experience of testing and symptoms?
Thank you for your help
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Eos highest 17%, lowest 8.
They've tested me for every parasite, allergy, virus, Ct scans, autoimmune disease etc. all good.
They determined the eosinophilia was idiopathic since a diffenative cause could not be found
Thanksgiving 2016, a severe sore throats woke me at 2am. I lost my voice completely for 2 weeks. A strep test was done and negative but I was given antibiotics to kill whatever was causing the sore throat.
2 weeks later I developed bronchitis. And another round of antibiotics
A few weeks from that, I came down with what I thought was the flu
Severe bone and joint pain. Especially in my hips and upper leg. Fever as high as 102. I went to the doc, flu test was negative. But they did a CBC this time. Eosinophilia again and neutropenia. This led tho another round of testing just like I went thru in 2015. Nothing could be determined
The hematologist said again idiopathic
But, this time I tested positive for ANA.
Which sent me to rheumatology
Last Wednesday was my follow up
There were no indications of any autoimmune disorder so I was told all clear and good
However
Friday afternoon the nurse called and left a message
They had just received lab results from the Mayo Clinic and to call her Monday morning to discuss the results with me.
I'm in a panic mode.
Is there a possibility this could be leukemia?
How long has it taken others to get a diagnosis?
What has been others experience of testing and symptoms?
Thank you for your help
A
Did you find out anything from your doctor yet? Also, my friend had a different type of cancer. She kept being told she had bronchitis for several months. She was on antibiotics and more. Finally they did a CT and found out she had a 6 inch tumor. Long story. Anyway, after lots of treatment, she is cancer free.
I just wondered if you found out anything. I asked a similar question a few minutes ago on here. I'm really praying someone will answer my questions.
I just wondered if you found out anything. I asked a similar question a few minutes ago on here. I'm really praying someone will answer my questions.
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