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Low wbc and AML

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October 3, 2007 at 6:05 pm #19427

maueenh
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The last BMB my father had showed blasts just under 20% which I understand is the cutoff for MDS. What I am trying to understand is if he had progressed to AML wouldn’t his white counts be elevated? I thought high wbc was indicative of AML.

Maureen

October 4, 2007 at 3:27 am #19428

jaxem
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maureen
you would think. the blast cells are immature white cells that crowd out all other cells. if the blast cells stay in the marrow & don’t get into the peripheral blood, a cbc test might show reduced whites as well as reds. good question & i’ll ask the hematologist about it.

October 5, 2007 at 9:04 pm #19429

kls
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Hi Maureen,
My Dad was diagnosed with AML and always had very low WBC. Good luck trying to figure this crazy disease out. My Dad passed away about 2 weeks after yours. You have my sympathy. Kristi

October 6, 2007 at 3:28 pm #19430

Russ P.
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Prayers for Maureen and kls. May you find comfort in your memories and may God sustain you in your grief.
Blessings,
Russ
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