A 39-year-old female asked:
father diagnosed w/ stage iv lung cancer a year ago has responded well to chemo until recently. now his white blood count at 58, 000. what to expect?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Yash Khanna answered
Family Medicine 57 years experience
Discuss with oncolog: We can not answer this question as we do not have enough information to advice you.I suggest you discuss this with his oncologist why his white blood count is 58000.
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Dr. Mario Matos-Cruz answered
Thoracic Surgery 39 years experience
Problems: The usual problem with stage IV lung cancer is post obstructive pneumonia, pneumosepsis. Antibiotics can help but there is a mechanical obstruction to the airways with the perfect setup for infection to occur. Infection can spill over to the better lung. Patients may succumb to pneumonia.
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