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Tuesday, December 07, 2010 sunshine asks

Q: what does it mean if your white blood count is high and your platelets are a little high?

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PJ Hamel, Health Guide
12/ 7/10 8:41pm

Usually a high white blood cell count means your body is fighting an infection, and has increased its production of white blood cells. A high platelet count may also be a reaction to an infection. If you're talking about this in relation to breast cancer, these are questions you should ask your oncologist, OK? S/he will be able to relate these test results to your diagnosis and treatment. Good luck - PJH

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By sunshine— Last Modified: 12/27/10, First Published: 12/07/10