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Elevated Hemoglobin. History Of Radium Implant Exposure. Sign Of Leukemia?

I have a wbc of 12.6. It was 11.5 6 months ago. my hemoglobin is elevated also.6.5. Is this a sign of leukiemia? I am 71 years old female and have had thyroid issues for some time. It was burned out with liquid Iodine several years ago.
I was also exposed to a raduim implant for 2 days 41 years ago.
Thank you so much for your time.
Mon, 29 Jul 2013
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Hi and thanks for the query,

A proper clinical review is first important. Diagnosis of leukemia requires a thin blood film and a bone marrow aspirate for examination a pathologist or a hemotalogist. Indirect measures like raised white blood cells and raised uric acid levels could also be used. A clinically important sign is actually fatigue, easy bleeding and chest pain.

The opinion of a hematologist and an internist could be of great help. Thanks and kind regards,

Bain LE, MD.
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Elevated Hemoglobin. History Of Radium Implant Exposure. Sign Of Leukemia?

Hi and thanks for the query, A proper clinical review is first important. Diagnosis of leukemia requires a thin blood film and a bone marrow aspirate for examination a pathologist or a hemotalogist. Indirect measures like raised white blood cells and raised uric acid levels could also be used. A clinically important sign is actually fatigue, easy bleeding and chest pain. The opinion of a hematologist and an internist could be of great help. Thanks and kind regards, Bain LE, MD.