Aa
blood test results
I was diagnosed with sarcoma 3 years ago. I had chemo and radiation. At my last scan they found a 2cm mass on my spine. In addition to that they said that my wbc were low and my platelet count was low. Could this be a form of leukemia?? They say that you are at risk if you had chemo treatments.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi. The low wbc and platelet counts are not necessarily indicative of any leukemia. It would probably be best to have a peripheral blood smear or a bone marrow smear done to see what the cause of the low counts is. Leukemia would present with atypical white blood cells in the smears. I do agree with you that previous chemotherapy treatment puts you at an increased risk for developing leukemia or a second malignancy at a later time (around 10% in 20 years).
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Community
An interview with the co-discoverer of one of the biggest breakthroughs in cancer research
From causes to treatment options, get answers to your questions about CML, a type of blood cancer
New drug options on the horizon may make CML, a type of blood cancer, one of the few success stories in cancer treatment
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
