elevated platelets and megathrobocytes should I be scared
On a routine CBC my platelets were 563 and all other blood work was within normal ranges. My Endo informed me that my platelets had been elevated since May and was referring me to a Hematologist. The Hematologist tells me that she wants to run additional blood work and depending on the outcome I might need a bone biopsy. The ANA was negative. No infection and no iron problems The lab sent a finding of normal cells with exception of increased megathrobocytes and platelets. They found no lymphoma or cancer cells, but recommended a bone biopsy for myeloproliferative/myelodysplastic disease. I feel fine with the exception of hip pain, heaviness in my legs and tingling in my legs and arms. I had thyroid cancer in January and 2 surgeries later and radiation therapy I am hopefully cured, but now I am scared to death that I could possibly have leukemia. Should I be concerned?
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