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If your blood test shows a high platelet count, it is understandable to wonder what it means. Many people see an abnormal CBC result and immediately think about cancer, especially when the number is significantly above the laboratory’s reference range. The good news is that high platelets do not automatically mean cancer. In fact, infections,…

A low white blood cell count can be alarming, especially when you see the result marked “low” on a complete blood count, or CBC. One of the first questions many people ask is, “Does low WBC mean cancer?” The answer is no. A low white blood cell count does not automatically mean cancer, and there…

A high white blood cell count can be unsettling, especially when you see an abnormal result on a blood test without knowing what it means. It is natural to wonder, “Can a high WBC mean cancer?” The good news is that an elevated white blood cell count does not automatically mean cancer. In fact, infections,…