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Could High White Cells And Platelets, Swollen Glands, Lump In Neck, Constant Cough Indicate Oral Cancer?
They r sending Mr to An oncologist cause my whote cell count and platelets r vert high
I also have swollen glands a lump on my neck and swelling n my mouth. A cough that won't go away and white spots on councilors and cll runs n both sides of my family and I have 1 marker for cll
I also have a lot of health problems what is my odds of cll or could this b oral cancer
I also have swollen glands a lump on my neck and swelling n my mouth. A cough that won't go away and white spots on councilors and cll runs n both sides of my family and I have 1 marker for cll
I also have a lot of health problems what is my odds of cll or could this b oral cancer
Wed, 12 Feb 2014
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
I understand that you are very distressed after the abnormal blood test results and the other symptoms like the lump in your neck, swollen lymph nodes, etc. You have not given the exact details of the blood tests and without that it is very difficult to make any firm predictions.
So, with the limited information that you have provided and the fact that you have a strong genetic history of CLL, all I can say is that there is an increased risk of leukemia. But at this point, it is not possible to say whether it could be a CLL or an oral cancer.
I would suggest that you stay calm, see your oncologist and await a definitive diagnosis by the experts, rather making any assumptions or predictions.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
I understand that you are very distressed after the abnormal blood test results and the other symptoms like the lump in your neck, swollen lymph nodes, etc. You have not given the exact details of the blood tests and without that it is very difficult to make any firm predictions.
So, with the limited information that you have provided and the fact that you have a strong genetic history of CLL, all I can say is that there is an increased risk of leukemia. But at this point, it is not possible to say whether it could be a CLL or an oral cancer.
I would suggest that you stay calm, see your oncologist and await a definitive diagnosis by the experts, rather making any assumptions or predictions.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
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