Q. My WBC count is above 10,000. Do I have blood cancer?

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I have seen your CBC (complete blood count) report attached here (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

• The normal adult range for WBC (white blood cells) count is 4000 to 11000 cells/mcL. Your count 10,300 cells/mcL is within the range.

• Let me know if you are having any clinical complaint like fever, sore throat, abdominal pain, etc.

• Your CBC and total WBC count reports are normal.

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• If the WBC count is more than 11000 cells/mcL, then an infection or an inflammation can be suspected. Your WBC count is within the range. So, do not panic.

• Check your serum ferritin levels, which reflects the iron store. If it is normal, then there is no need of further intake of iron tablets.

• And do not think of cancer just now. In leukemia, that is blood cancer, the WBC count is very high, and at least above 50,000 cells/mcL. So, the findings are not suggestive of cancer.

• Consult an ophthalmologist for getting your glaucoma treated with topical beta blocker eye drops.

• Take care. Hope I have solved your query.

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It is good that you are aware of your health. Hereby, I am giving you further opinion.

• In iron deficiency anemia, usually, the WBC count is not elevated. If bleeding occurs, then leukocytosis can occur. But, since your WBC count is not above 11000 cells/mcL, no further investigations are required.

• Check your serum ferritin level, to decide if you have to continue your iron tablets.

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• As far as food habit is concerned, you can take more of green leafy vegetables, and fruits. No other exact precautions are needed.

• Sometimes, excessive exercises can lead to leukocytosis. But, stress is not directly related to it.

• Kindly repeat your CBC after ten days. You can investigate with peripheral smear examination for further work up.

• No need to worry about your WBC count.

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