Re: Is Leukemia possible?
Yes Leukemia can cause low white cell counts. But, it may not show up on a regular CBC. If the doctor is concerned about Leukemia, there are more intensive tests that can be done. The other cause of low white cell counts and lumps is immune disorders, lupus, allergies, stress, and certain drugs such as Ibuprofen(advil) aspirin etc. will lower the counts. The most often thought about by medical providers is HIV, but that involves counting the CD4 cells and that is another process different from the routine CBC as well.
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