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high ANC WBC on immunosuppressants does this aggravate GVHD?

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  • September 21, 2018 at 3:36 pm #44098
    rar
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    I am 4 years post transplant. I am on prednisone, tacrolimus, and imbruvica for GVHD. I just had my monthly blood tests. My ANC and WBC had been on high side of normal. This morning ANC 9.6 (1.7-6.7) WBC 13.1 (3.9-10.7) HGB 12.6 (13.4-18.1) platelets 238. Is it normal to have high ANC on immunosuppressants? Is the high ANC making a major contribution to my GVHD? Anyone else in a similar situation? My doctor seems to gloss over the situation.

    Ray

    October 3, 2018 at 3:52 pm #44138
    mdsfound
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    Dear Ray, It may be that the high white blood cell count and neutrophils is likely from steroids which are being used for treating the GVHD. It is difficult to know without more information.

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