Question 1

my husband has colon cancer, his tumor and section of colon were removed yesterday. he has an elevated white blood cell count but no fever. problem?

Accepted Answer

See below: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, the elevated white cell count is likely a normal reaction to the trauma of surgery. If he has fever, discharge from the surgical site, pain at the surgical site, then you should consult your doctor promptly.

Question 2

my white blood cell count was 6.25... is this normal or low? is it okay to take prednisone for poison ivy with this wbc count?

Accepted Answer

You're fine: Normal WBC. I trust lymphocyte and neutrophil counts were fine also. Take the prenisone for the poison ivy only if it's so bad you can't sleep otherwise. We're glad to help.

Question 3

is it true that a low white blood cell count be a sign of cancer?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: While other diseases can cause low white blood cell counts, the possibility of cancer in the bone marrow is always raised when this is seen.  Cancer cells can replace the normal cells of the bone marrow.  The normal cells produce mature circulating blood cells (white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets).  If they are compromised, so are their products.

Question 4

are high or low white blood cell count indicate cervical cancer or is it more likely unrelated? mine is little high and neutrophils too. doc isnt too worried. i am getting my regular gyno exam soon as my new insurance starts in jan

Accepted Answer

Rare things are rare: Most people's white blood cells go up or down in number, depending on the infections or inflammatory diseases that they get, the vast majority of which are temporary. There are 166,000,000 women in the US and less than 14,000 will get cervical cancer in a year... so it's rare compared to the rest of us who get white blood cell changes during the year. That means almost always unrelated.

Question 5

could periodontitis cause high white blood cell count,elevated platelet count, and low neutrophils. any causes besides cancer can cause this.

Accepted Answer

MD and DMD/DDS: You will need dental care to help you resolve your periodontitis. You also need a medical consult to help you interpret your blood tests. Many conditions can influence these parameters and you need expertise from both a medical and dental professional to get a proper diagnosis and treatment. High WBC indicates a possible bacterial infection that may or may not be caused by your gums. See both!

Question 6

i wondering, but why is a high white blood cell count consistent with cancer?

Accepted Answer

Says who?: Tasking a cold shower can give you a high white count. If you feel well, the cells are all normal, and the elevation is mild, no further work up is indicated.

Question 7

is it possible for you to have normal white blood cell count but still have cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Wbc is not a prominent issue in most cancers.

Question 8

if you have oral cancer will your white blood cell count be high?

Accepted Answer

No correlation: No significant correlation could be found between WBC count and oral cancer.

Question 9

what would lung cancer do to your white blood cell count?

Accepted Answer

WBC: Lung cancer usually does not affect the WBC count.

Question 10

what is the hemoglobin and white blood cell count for lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

Varies: If you are getting active chemotherapy- your hemoglobin and white blood cells would be affected by the therapy and may go down low-requiring either treatment, transfusion or a short break from treatment. If your cancer has spread to the bone marrow- your blood counts may be affected. Otherwise, yiur hemoglobin/wbc would vary- from normal, low or high depending on your other medical problems.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Low white blood cell count colon cancer

A member asked:

My husband has colon cancer, his tumor and section of colon were removed yesterday. he has an elevated white blood cell count but no fever. problem?

A member asked:

My white blood cell count was 6.25... is this normal or low? is it okay to take prednisone for poison ivy with this wbc count?

A member asked:

Is it true that a low white blood cell count be a sign of cancer?

A member asked:

Are high or low white blood cell count indicate cervical cancer or is it more likely unrelated? mine is little high and neutrophils too. doc isnt too worried. i am getting my regular gyno exam soon as my new insurance starts in jan

A member asked:

Could periodontitis cause high white blood cell count,elevated platelet count, and low neutrophils. any causes besides cancer can cause this.

A member asked:

I wondering, but why is a high white blood cell count consistent with cancer?

A member asked:

Is it possible for you to have normal white blood cell count but still have cancer?

A member asked:

If you have oral cancer will your white blood cell count be high?

A member asked:

What would lung cancer do to your white blood cell count?

A member asked:

What is the hemoglobin and white blood cell count for lung cancer?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?