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For 55+ female how should early/mid stage gi disorder (e.g. ulcer, tumor etc) affect cbc results ?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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It may not: In early stages and if the tumor and/or ulcer are not bleeding, CBC would be normal. If the lesion is bleeding, a mild to moderate iron deficient anemia may be found.

Answered 2/1/2016

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A member asked:

For 55+ female how should early/mid stage gi disorder (e.g. ulcer, tumor etc) affect cbc results ?

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