Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Need doctor's help! could lupus lead to leukemia?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Maybe: There is an increased risk of cancer if you have sle. This is especially true for lymphoma.
Answered 11/24/2013
4.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
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?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What symptoms must u have before ur doc will consider lupus? It runs in my family, the blood work & physical problems all lead to it! why won't he?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
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?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can lupus cause malabsorption when not treated? I jut got a message from my doc saying "strongly specific to lupus" could this be the answer to it all the p.O.T.S and weight loss/malabsorption
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
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
What are the risks/concerns for having lupus and leukemia both?
How are leukemia and lupus similar?
Can someone have leukemia and lupus? Most of the symptoms of leukemia are the same as lupus. Bone marrow biopsy confirmed leukemia. Just wondering.
Am i at a higher risk for lymphoma and leukemia having been diagnosed with lupus?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
