Question 1

i recently had a cbc done would it show cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: Anemia may warn of colon or stomach cancer. Leukemia will show up on a CBC but otherwise CBC is not a cancer screen.

Question 2

my cbc test is normal, but can i still have cancer?

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Can happen: A patient may have active cancer and yet still have normal blood counts.

Question 3

will a cbc diff show cancer?

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Usually not: Especially, most early easy-to-treat cancers do not affect the routine labs.

Question 4

can cbc show signs of cancer?

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No: Defining all the components of the blood system circulating in the host is incapable of defining malignant disease other than for the tumors of the WBC system.  The solid tumor malignancies do shed markers into the serum but are not part of the CBC and at present are inaccurate.

Question 5

help please! could cbc miss cancer?

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Complete blood count: CBC = complete blood count.  The test looks at your red cells, white cells and platelets only.  It can show if you have abnormalities in these particular cells.  It is usually not a cancer test (unless you are looking for leukemia or myeloma).

Question 6

perfect cbc, esr shows u don't have cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: A normal CBC and ESR do not tell you that you don't have cancer. Cancer can present in many ways. The blood tests that you mention are, in themselves, not reliable screening tests for cancer. If you have a concern that you might have cancer, it is important to see your healthcare provider to discuss it.

Question 7

if u have ovsrian cancer would a cbc come back abnormal?

Accepted Answer

No: A CBC might be completely normal, other test need to be done.

Question 8

my cbc is within normal limits. does that exclude the possibility of cancer?

Accepted Answer

No.: The CBC or complete blood count is not a test for cancer. Certain cancers of the blood, like leukemias, can be detected by elevations in the number and type of white blood cells (wbc), but the CBC is not considered a screening test for any other cancers.

Question 9

in the last 10 months i"ve had 4 cbc if i had lymphoma or cancer would it show up?

Accepted Answer

Not always,...: ..My friend.  Depends a lot on the kind and the stage. You are very young and, with exceptions, cancer is not common at your age. Why are you so concerned?  Talk to your doc about any abnormal symptom you may be experiencing.

Question 10

parameters in cbc are within normal values except for slightly elevated mpv of 13.3. does this mean cancer?

Accepted Answer

: No. The MPV or mean platelet volume just indicates platelets slightly larger than normal which some people just have. It is not specific to any cancer.

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