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45f, does having iron deficiency anemia mean i have cancer? read theres a connection. still menstrating monthly. endo/colonoscopy normal. wbc 3.3, rbc 4.03, hemoglobin 11.8, hematocrit 36.9, ferritin 10, transferrin 331, platelet 205, vit b12 667?

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No. There are many causes of iron deficiency which are non cancerous and your test results should be explained to you by the ordering doc. Pl do not believe all you read.

Answered 6/7/2023

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No, iron deficiency anemia does not equate to cancer, most of the cancers have different other mechanisms for anemia. You already had gi workup that should have ruled out the majority of gi cancers that may associate iron deficient anemia.

Answered 6/9/2023

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