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have wbc at 17.6, neutrophils absolute at 14.1. lymphs are low 13 Dr is sending me to an oncologist. Why does she think that is where i need to go?

 

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nothing yet, just going to oncolgist on Monday, but don't understand why that is where she wants me to go.

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June 21 11:44 AM (45 minutes and 41 seconds later)
         
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An elevated WBC count occurs in infection, allergy, systemic illness, inflammation, tissue injury, and leukemia. So Dr. is sending you to oncologist possibly to rule out leukemia.

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June 21 11:51 AM (6 minutes and 34 seconds later)
         
Reply to V. Yetimyan   M.D.'s Post: what are the signs of leukemia? Is constant tiredness a sign? Also I can't remembre the simplist things.
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