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How can i decrease my husband's high white blood count? he has chronic leukemia & his white count is getting higher. is there anything we can do ?
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Chronic Leukemia: As long as your husband is taking the oral medication to keep his leukemia from a flare up this is the best he can do. Elevated white blood cells are common and there is usually not too many complications. Follow his doctor's advice.
Answered 6/30/2013
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