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For 3 months now ive been terrified that i have leukemia. year ago cbc showed reactive lymphocytes which scared me. recheck was fine. i get tonsillitis often and occ small bruises that do go away. would i know by now if i did? yearly bw coming up?
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Reactive lymphocytes by blood smear are not uncommon and their presence does not put you at risk for leukemia. You have nothing to worry even you have history of recurrent tonsillitis.
Answered 1/26/2023
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What you described is more in keeping with viral infection and it is highly unlikely that you have leukemia.
Answered 1/31/2023
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