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Is a high neutrophil band count normal if you've been diagnosed with breast cancer?
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Probably: Especially if you are taking chemotherapy.
Answered 4/4/2013
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No, not directly: High neutrophil counts are typically associated with acute inflammatory conditions such as infections or post-surgery. They will also be elevated after receiving a hematopoietic growth factor to strengthen the immune system after post-chemotherapy neutropenia (decreased neutrophil count). Breast cancer does not directly affect the count.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Bandemia: Bandemia- can be seen in different conditions such as in serious infection, or due to certain medication like gcsf- given to support your white blood cell while receiving chemo; or in separate primary bone marrow/ blood problems- like in chronic leukemia for instance. If you are receiving gcsf ( neupogen/neulasta) after your chemo- you could see bands on your blood count -and it is okay. D/w md.
Answered 10/24/2017
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