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Wbc of 12. is this dangerous? also had slightly high "neo"? is this high enough to be cancer? was very stressed during this time.

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Dr. Michael Roman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Stress : Can cause the minor elevation in WBC. Would not worry about this number. Follow with your doctor for full eval if you feel something is brewing. But this number not a big issue

Answered 9/10/2014

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