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Blood test indicates that my white blood cells are sufficient but isnt operating as they should. cancer indicator? possible cause ?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Immunity: An immunologist should be able to further investigate. Some immunologic disorders are placing patients at higher risk for malignancies, not all.

Answered 1/18/2020

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