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How High Can Your WBC Go Up If You Have CLL?

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Sacramento, CA
August 8, 2023
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I have had mine reach 88,000 at one time. My RBC had dropped to 2.6 during that time as well.

August 8, 2023
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In chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), white blood cell (WBC) counts can become very high. While the exact number can vary, having very high numbers of WBCs at diagnosis may indicate faster-growing leukemia. This can affect the prognosis and may lead to more aggressive treatment plans. Regular monitoring of WBC levels Show Full Answer

In chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), white blood cell (WBC) counts can become very high. While the exact number can vary, having very high numbers of WBCs at diagnosis may indicate faster-growing leukemia. This can affect the prognosis and may lead to more aggressive treatment plans. Regular monitoring of WBC levels through complete blood count (CBC) tests is essential to track the effectiveness of treatment and disease progression.

August 2, 2024
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Yes 26 should be 26,000

August 9, 2023
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Thank you for your reply. My wbc is 26 does that covert to 26,000? Not a medical professional here. Praying for us all. Lets beat this cll🤨

August 9, 2023

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