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White blood cell count was 17.1. should i worry about cancer?
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Need further eval: An elevated wbc, leukocytosis, is frequently a sign of inflammatory response most likely with a response to infection. Further information is required to help categorize it. Go over your results with your primary care. If needed a hematology consult may assist further. Best wishes.
Answered 8/24/2017
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