Question 1

what are the risks/concerns for having lupus and leukemia both?

Accepted Answer

Lupus and Cancer: Systemic lupus erythematosus (“lupus” or “sle”) and other autoimmune diseases are linked to an increased risk of certain types of cancer. Specifically, lupus patients may experience an elevated risk of lymphoma and other cancers, such as cancer of the cervix.

Question 2

am i at a higher risk for lymphoma and leukemia having been diagnosed with lupus?

Accepted Answer

Lymphoma: There is an increased risk of lymphoma. Leukemia risk is not significantly increased.

Question 3

how are leukemia and lupus similar?

Accepted Answer

Lupus is: An autoimmune disease and leukemia is cancer of the blood forming elements. Lupus and leukemia patients can have low blood counts, and by contrast a lupus patient on steroids could have a high wbc, as could a leukemia patient.

Question 4

need doctor's help! could lupus lead to leukemia?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: There is an increased risk of cancer if you have sle.  This is especially true for lymphoma.

Question 5

can someone have leukemia and lupus? most of the symptoms of leukemia are the same as lupus. bone marrow biopsy confirmed leukemia. just wondering.

Accepted Answer

One can have both.: Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus) is an autoimmune disorder that can affect any tissue or organ on the body and can cause low blood counts such as what can happen in acute leukemia which is considered a malignancy. Both conditions can occur in one and the same person although uncommon!

Question 6

wbc went from 31.7 (3.4-10.8) to 43 in 10 days. neutrophils 31.8 (1.4-7.0) lymphs 7.7 (0.7-3.1) baso 2.2 (0.0-0.2) ihavent been sick, no infections, ra, lupus, and crp negative. worried about leukemia. cant see hemo doc  for 3 more weeks. any ideas

Accepted Answer

Talk to your PCP: Ask your PCP if he/she can contact the hem-onc doc to get in quicker.  Ask if you can be sooner elsewhere like at the Mayo Clinic.  It is right to be concerned about the delay, or if there is other tests that can be done before your appointment that may be helpful in making the diagnosis.

Question 7

i am a 50 yr old aa female w/abnormal lab results:
wbc= 6-10
rbc =0-3
epithelial cells (non renal) = 11
neutrophils= 34
lymphs = 59 - should i be screened for lupus/leukemia/autoimmune disorder?

Accepted Answer

Confusing lab: Looks like the wbc's and rbc's are taken from a urinalysis.   Need more information, but see your doctor for further evaluation.

Question 8

wbc 11.8 platelets 400 abs lymphs 4.2 vit d 15.8 b12 278 test monthly. why? mention of luekemia or lymphoma on top of my lupus but just watching. why?

Accepted Answer

It's not clear.: Lupus can affect your blood counts, but your WBC is fine and your platelets are high normal. Your vitamin D is low, and I see you are taking Vitamin D.   For the lymphocyte count, look at the normal values on the lab report. If your lympocytes are high or low, your doctor may be following them. I'm not worried by the numbers, but I can't read your doctor's mind.  Why not ask? Best to you!

Question 9

are rosacea and lupus connected?

Accepted Answer

No: They both can affect the face.

Question 10

are lupus, endometriosis, and pots connected? i was diagnosed with all 3 and dont think its a coincidence. there hass to be an underlying autoimmune issue?

Accepted Answer

: New evidence from a study in Canada strongly suggests that POTS is an autoimmune disorder. In your case I think it would be secondary to lupus. Endometriosis is not currently listed as an autoimmune disorder but has some of the characteristics and may increase the risk if a coexistent autoimmune disease. Does your rheumatologist agree with these concepts or explanations?

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Need doctor's help! could lupus lead to leukemia?

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Can someone have leukemia and lupus? most of the symptoms of leukemia are the same as lupus. bone marrow biopsy confirmed leukemia. just wondering.

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Wbc went from 31.7 (3.4-10.8) to 43 in 10 days. neutrophils 31.8 (1.4-7.0) lymphs 7.7 (0.7-3.1) baso 2.2 (0.0-0.2) ihavent been sick, no infections, ra, lupus, and crp negative. worried about leukemia. cant see hemo doc for 3 more weeks. any ideas

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I am a 50 yr old aa female w/abnormal lab results: wbc= 6-10 rbc =0-3 epithelial cells (non renal) = 11 neutrophils= 34 lymphs = 59 - should i be screened for lupus/leukemia/autoimmune disorder?

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Wbc 11.8 platelets 400 abs lymphs 4.2 vit d 15.8 b12 278 test monthly. why? mention of luekemia or lymphoma on top of my lupus but just watching. why?

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Are rosacea and lupus connected?

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Are lupus, endometriosis, and pots connected? i was diagnosed with all 3 and dont think its a coincidence. there hass to be an underlying autoimmune issue?

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