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My mom has had low wbc, normal diff-it averages about 3.2 for years. her uncle died of myelo dysplasia and his daughter has apl.can this be genetic?
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Yes: Several leukemias are genetic in origin. You should get her evaluated by a hematologist
Answered 10/17/2014
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