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A member asked:

My lymphocyte absolute today was high at 3.9 , neutrophil absolute is high at 8.1 and my basophil absolute was low at 0.0 is this cancer?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Very unlikely: Based on your numbers you have a slightly elevated total WBC with a fairly normal ratio of lymphs to neuts. In an of itself not very exciting or concerning information.

Dr Tomeski agreed

Answered 6/25/2020

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Dr. William Byars answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Although I know nothing about your clinical situation, there is nothing in these numbers that points to any cancer.

Dr Hashemi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/22/2019

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8yrs have wbc is low 3.32 Neutrophil is low 33.5 and lymphocyte is high of 57. This cancer?? I worried a lot.cant sleep,

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