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I'm curious what could happen to white blood cells when someone has cancer?

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Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Anything goes: They can be high, low, or normal, depending on the type of cancer, current treatment, and the presence of infection or inflammation.

Answered 4/10/2014

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