On 2/20/2008 JMRo4 wrote:
I have been going to a hematologist/oncologist for approximately 2 years off and on because bloodwork keeps coming back abnormal. About 18 months ago, I had a bone marrow biopsy where cancer was ruled out. Now, my bloodwork results have changed again. I have a low WBC (2.9) and a low neutrophil count (1.4). Today my Dr. said that my LAP score came back at 17, which is still within the normal range of 11-95. However, he mentioned that a score lower than 11 would indicate CML and he wanted to "keep an eye on it". Now I have to wait 2 months and go back for another blood test. I have learned so much because I thought you just go into the doctor and they say YES - you have cancer or NO - you do not. This has not been like that. It has been a huge stresser over a period of months (and years!). Anyway, I would like to know if this is normal or if anybody else's diagnosis was much easier. I have no idea what the next blood test will bring to my life. Help!
My diagnoses was done after a week of tests- all were neg. but the Bone marrow Biopsy was positive for Multiple Myeloma. I was only 39ys. old. I am a 7 yr. survivor- using the chemo ONLY when necessary! I use a whole body approach-no white flour or white sugar, take resveratrol tablets & Juice plus products, plus omega#3. I also drink one glass of red wine a night. I have been chemo free for 3 yrs. NOW about you- go to Cancer Treatment Centers or The Mayo clinic!!!! Forget wasting your time with the local Dr. & Tests. These other cancer research centers have the NEWEST & Latest tecnology, treatments, tests,etc!!! I know if I had stayed local-the drugs they were going to use would have hurt my stem cells- so I went (drove 6hrs) to Mayo! Thank God!! It is your life- do not be cheap or cut yourself short when it comes to your health and the team of Doctors you go to- it is worth going to the best! Good luck, Kathy