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WBC in stool colon cancer
A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Hushang Haghighatanswered
Specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
No: Colon cancer usually dose not rise WBC ,but cause abdominal pain and bloody stool.
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2.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A male asked:
Dr. Creighton Wrightanswered
surgery 58 years experience
Why?: High WBC suggests infection or inflammation and is not desirable.
If WBC low due to chemo/radiation, then hold treatments and time usually allows m... Read More
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A Verified Doctoranswered
30 years experience
Neulasta (pegfilgrastim): Neulasta (pegfilgrastim) is sometimes used to increased low WBC due to chemotherapy. Oncologist will determine if it's needed.
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Thompsonanswered
Hematology and Oncology 22 years experience
Yes: The white blood cell (WBC) count is unrelated to colon cancer risk or presence. Colon cancer can be screened for by a variety of tests including stool... Read More
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4.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Luis Villaplanaanswered
Internal Medicine 37 years experience
NO AND YES: Not all cancers bleed, and elevated or low WBC count is not specific for colon cancer. If undiagnosed, it will obstruct the flow of fecal material and... Read More
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5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old female asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Trauma Surgery 52 years experience
Anemia: Bleeding with resultant decrease in Hgb. and Hct. is the most prominent change. There is no overall pattern that says "colon cancer"
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3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marsha Davisanswered
Internal Medicine 30 years experience
Sounds: Pretty good for chemotherapy !
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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Zimonanswered
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
Unlikely: At your age colon cancer is unlikely. The symptoms, however, need evaluation. Common conditions include infection (food borne Salmonella , entero viru... Read More
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3.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
No: It is highly unlikely that you have colon cancer. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk ... Read More
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2.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old male asked:
Dr. Devon Websteranswered
Medical Oncology 24 years experience
Likely a hemorrhoid.: First, it's always advisable to let a doctor know if you have blood in your stool. That being said, what you describe is most likely some minor bleedi... Read More
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3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old male asked:
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Flatulogenic foods and your overall diet are most likely the cause of gas and thin stools. The risk of colon cancer increases as people age, but can o... Read More
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Answered Mar 31, 2022
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