Does Thrombocytosis = Cancer?

[@jseek2512]

There is a long list of of what could cause them to be high.. smoker, having rheumatoid arthritis or Any automune disease and the list goes on. Don't stress people

[@deborahmcnaughton4394]

Yep, I hv 4 autoimmune diseases currently. High platelets off & on, high again now, but not bad. Almost 500. I am currently seeing a hemotologist.

[@mayraortiz5009]

I just had a Head and neck CT scan that came back as "Highly suspicious" results after getting a small abscess on my face following a swollen lymph node and now I have my blood count platelet at 474 and for 8 years I've suffered respiratory problems asthma/COPD constant respiratory and chronic sinusitis infections. And I'm finally getting results that will collaborate with what I've been experiencing all these years 🤮 and metal taste in my mouth difficulty swallowing choking with my food and at night. It's been a terrible experience but I think I'm finally getting my final results that will indicate what I've always thought I had. Thank you for this video it confirms what I've always thought was wrong with me now it's time to put it all together. 💞😔🙏

[@laurastabell2489]

Metalic taste could be lead or other metal in your drinking water. In some places its getting leached out of old soldier due to road salt contaminating ground water. That happens seasonally in winter and again in summer due to less rain diluting chlorides. Sinus infection and multi system issues are a symptom.

[@puppetmaster3371]

I am 69 and diagnosed wit ET in 2005 been on Hydrea and ASA treatment alternating 1000/500 per day. Platelet count last month was a stable 460 per ml. Secondary effects include fatigue, ulcers on ankle bones, dizziness, headaches, sore legs, burning and tingling in handfs and feet.

[@rainbowyellow7348]

my 1 year old girl has 630 plt since she was born. And here the doctors don't stress over it. But now I started to stress over it a lot. So, I will take the things in my own hands and I will do anything to find the reason for this. My baby looks normal and just fine. But the blood results are driving me crazy

[@bhingmadis25]

Hi i am the Patient of this case since 2016

[@constantreader5778]

I'm a 42 year old man. I've had 4 blood tests over the last 9 months. All of them had my platelets right around 650. Everything else looked fine. I don't have any symptoms. My Dr. scheduled me for a colonoscopy after the 2nd test. That didn't show anything. Now, I have an appointment with a hematologist in 12 days to see what's going on. Sounds like this puts me firmly in that 18.1% chance of cancer category. To be honest, I'm having a hard time not stressing out over this.

[@iluvduni]

Have you received any results?

[@constantreader5778]

iluvduni I haven’t gotten an official diagnosis yet. Just had my 2nd visit with a hematologist (platelets are still high). He seems pretty confident that I have Essential Thrombocytosis. Next they’ll be testing me to look for a “JAK2” gene, and doing an ultrasound on my spleen to see if it’s enlarged. He also mentioned potentially doing a bone marrow biopsy at some point.

[@Zzzssd]

@@constantreader5778 Hi, were you able to recover?? My brother has the same platelet count of more than 650. Please do reply

[@wessamsaifeldin6715]

Hope u r. Fine now?! Did u make the test m?

[@am30wish]

@@nightowl4137 this médecine has a bad effect on liver !! Me my high platelets are extremely high and it turns out it’s a blood disorder it might lead to cancer ! How you are doing now ?

[@RealEstateInsider247]

I just gave blood and they told me my platelet count was 471. The blood tech people thought that was great because they wanted me to donate my platelets. Obviously they're not fully informed that higher levels doesn't = all good. My iron (hematocrit) level this time around was a little on the lower side at 39 (low iron is supposed to elevate platelets a little). I eat healthy and exercise almost daily ... so I'm trying to figure out what 471 means to me. I'm 57 and always like to remedy things naturally if possible.

[@samosa5925]

Mine is close to yours. I would like to understand it too. Thanks about the hematocrit I will check mine.

[@samosa5925]

My hematocrit is 0.37and has been around that in recent years. Is this really for iron? Where is the liver I eat going?

[@jen3215]

Have you lowered your platelets now?

[@puppetmaster3371]

People with ET should NOT donate blood as per my oncologist.

[@jiafei08]

Any new unexplained developments of thrombocytosis or dyslipidemia should prompt for further investigation. Cancer is one of many reasons to cause reactive thrombocytosis. Of course, you’d check for IDA, infection, inflammation/autoimmune causes first. But if none of those apply and the patient shows persistent thrombocytosis, work up absolutely should be done to search for occult malignancy. Too bad many primary care physicians in the US are pretty ignorant about this. To other patients who are experiencing unexplained persistent thrombocytosis but facing a dismissive PCP like me, I recommend you ask for a hematology/oncology referral, or if symptoms suggest, a GI or Pulmonary referral. My experience is that the specialists in the US are much more knowledgeable and alert about silent signs like this.

[@jiafei08]

There has been further research showing that in the elderly patients, even a high normal platelet count (after a rise for the patient) could be an early sign of malignancy.

[@UnderSprayedWhiteSkies]

I've had thrombocytosis at least (probably longer) since 2010 (I'm currently 58 yo). I have no accompanying symptoms other than consistently high platelet counts. The medical community (being what it is) always tries to send me to cancer treatment, to which I say, "No thanks, I'll take a daily aspirin though."

[@learnteach2learn729]

This is great . Do you know of any other online medical podcast like yours?

[@DulyNoted88]

This is definitely regarding secondary/reactive thrombocytosis right? Not Essential/primary Thrombocytosis?

[@Jilly_Neutron]

I mean, by definition essential thrombocytosis patients have cancer and are at an increased risk of developing related cancers such as polycythemia vera or acute myeloid leukemia. The understanding is that certain types of cancer first cause inflammation in the body which leads to reactive thrombocytosis.

[@420Gold]

It would have to since ET IS a type of cancer

[@Marc-Tu]

The videographer doesn't make a distiction. Secondary thrombosytosis is likely not cancer related.

[@samosa5925]

My platelet count is at 397 and the top range is 400 in Canada. I am worried. My doctor does not say anything because it is in range. Now, I checked my former tests and wow, I realized it was even higher and out of range around 560 last year. Again, I did not hear anything from my doctor. The only other thing off is my b12 that has been high for many years. It is now only a little high but it used to be very high. One more thing: my MCV are usually on the bigger side for the last 10 years. It used to be in the 90s even high 90s. Now, at 88.

[@skatingmagician]

mine is also 397 out of a 140-400 range, and i've also been very worried, becuause in previous years in was lower, im also worried. I hope everything is okay my man, god bless

[@midnightriot2454]

I wish I had those numbers mine last month were 546

[@nubianqueen05]

Are you ladies ok now....my platelet count is 500 and I'm a nerve rack!

[@meowneow9041]

@@nubianqueen05 I'm so scared

[@fineartlifestyling]

Apparently until you platelet count is 700-750 you won’t even be considered to see a haematologist in Canada. Mine are in the 500 range and have been steadily climbing for 5 years now. The doc doesn’t give a damned.

[@marywells1063]

My son is 41 years old, a kidney transplant recipient, has had c-diff for several months, had the infusion to try to get rid of it but unsuccessful, been in and out of hospital 3 times with severe kidney problems, and just had another lab test done yesterday and his platelet count was 428. I want to know can the platelet count go down. My son had thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy to thyroid cancer in July 2020, so he has been through so much

[@elizajoe2834]

What about me. I've had a raised over range platlets for 10 years and no one has looked twice at my results. I've had pernicious anemia 20 years. You think that's the cause.

[@johntejada155]

I had my blood results and have a platelet found of 403 and I have been freaking out this whole weekend. :(

[@deesanti6212]

Mine is 595. I am scheduled for JAK 2 Mutation Assay this coming October, to check if I'm going to be positive for the big C. My platelet count was always on the range of 480 to 500. Highest now is my recent which is 595.

[@HassanKhan-kb6ic]

@@deesanti6212 mine is 520 and worried I feel weakness and dizziness next week I have appointment don't worry trust in God

[@manelikleynhans1290]

Both of you guys have a high platelet count but not extremely high, mines in the 900s, hope you're doing okay

[@deesanti6212]

@@HassanKhan-kb6ic I already got my result for JAK 2 mutation, and it's negative. So my doctor will have to figure why my platelet was always higher than normal.

[@johntejada155]

@@deesanti6212 thank god, same here all results were good after my hematologist appointment.

[@michaelgreer7708]

The guy in this video is very good looking

[@kieleymedley1148]

I’m 18 and when I was around 6 the lowest my platelets got was 23 so (23,000), now at 18 they have dropped from 137 (137,000) to 32 and three weeks later 30 so they are slowly going more down

[@MahiaRahmanMaha]

Hey are u okey now? What disease caused it

[@miaalmanza5344]

Could it be that the common chemo treatment for the high platelet count is a factor to the cancer incidence? Since it likely weakens the system

[@maddiegrluv7224]

I am a 46 yr old female I'm worried because my blood work results came back showing my platelets shows high of 462 h.. What this even means? Should I worry, should I be on a special diet. My doctor says I shouldn't worry too much, but I do is my body 🤦🏻‍♀️😩

[@juanacruz1000]

Do you find out what it was i am the same as you

[@michellelloyd6256]

My c3 compliment is 185.4. I'm getting my biopsy on my parotid gland this week. Probably going to get lung biopsy scheduled next. Are my numbers really high?

[@gratefulMOMent]

Curious what happened?

[@lisacollins5361]

I went to the dr. for an allergy stuffed ear, asked them to please draw comprehensive labs, thyroid was elevated and my platelets were 556. This was 2 weeks ago and I’m really scared. No fever, weight loss or gain or any pain.

[@nubianqueen05]

Having same platelet results! Are u ok?

[@ryanmwi6188]

Does thrombocitosis mean consisten having over 450 platelet for a many year?

[@samcarmelli6970]

my platelet count is 437 X10^9 and the rest of my cbc are normal but my wbc counts are leaning to higher

[@Marie-tm9uq]

Mine is 475 x 10e9/L

[@keeleykesterson2960]

I just found out last week that my platelet count is at 479. I'm kind of freaking out.

[@Marie-tm9uq]

@@keeleykesterson2960 ya ikr, did ur doc say anything?? Mine left noted in my results with question marks but they haven't even followed up yet almost 2 weeks later

[@420Gold]

Mine was recently as high as 1,300. It’s been up and down since I was diagnosed with ET 6 years ago, but it had never been above 800 until this year.

[@connorrhodesmd3236]

Same here with both.

[@2002maryah]

Was Dx with non Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2013 been in remission since then but I have had platelet counts of 400-450 ;; I am concerned but let’s see what doctor says - probably will need more tests

[@notsogreen]

@A R MPV? Mean Platelet Volume. When you give platelet count always include the MPV. It gives a more comprehensive result. Also PDW. These 2 tests should always be done when there seems to be high or high normal platelet count.

[@marydee6380]

My white platelets are 451 is that concerning?

[@aoifed8913]

Normal range is 150 to 450. You're grand but if you're concerned you should ask your doc for advice👍

[@Labyrinthine_Complexities]

I've had a platelet count over 400 for 5 years, as well as anemia

[@am30wish]

Between 150, and 450 is ok

[@fineartlifestyling]

So anemia is actually the cause of the thrombocytosis, you have secondary thrombocytosis. Fox the anemia with iron supplements and it will likely stabilize.

[@sucatoe8674]

i have a mpv of 13.5 please give me any information

[@allvideochannel8879]

450000 is normal the higher is not good

[@Tae_ninety]

Mine is 567 😳🥺

[@chetzmartinezrodriguez2253]

Hi I went for FBC last March 2021 and my platelet increase a bit.. 406x10^ 9/L ABNORMAL 150-400x10^ 9/L Normal range... Is this a sign a Cancer?

[@chetzmartinezrodriguez2253]

@@jeraldithcorona5580 thanks god my new blood test all is normal now…

[@jen3215]

@@chetzmartinezrodriguez2253 what did you do to lower your platelets? Pls help

[@chetzmartinezrodriguez2253]

@@jen3215 Im sorry dear I don’t know coz my problem before is my platelet is low so i keep eating beans,green salads and Chicken liver…thats all do…

[@jen3215]

@@chetzmartinezrodriguez2253 I’m glad you’re okay! I pray and hope that my cbc and platelets will be normalize. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@chetzmartinezrodriguez2253]

@@jen3215 is it too high?

[@bongdavid3600]

Doc. My daughter is 8 years old. Her platelet count is 442. How was that? Please reply to me doc.

[@jiafei08]

It depends on your lab reference range. Every lab is different. Ask the doctor who ordered the test for an interpretation.

[@Marc-Tu]

There's primary and secondary Thrombocytosis.

[@melodykitchen9249]

Mine is 517.Should I be referred to blood specialist.

[@killua_zoldyck99]

Please do consult a doctor

[@StevenKellyBelly]

thanks for sharing your theory with us I will have to consider this. this is revolutionary science, sir

[@Laura1971m]

My platelets count is at 535 is this something I should take very serious? How can I bring it down.

[@miissdiivashanx]

Laura Martinez yes , my blood work just came back as high I immediately came made appointment with blood specialist, just get a blood count for precautions.

[@rf3722]

I am 26 at 25 I found out I had essential thrombocythemia with Jak 2 mutation. I donated platelettes at the time for victims affected by the hurricane and they said my platelettes were over 600,000 so yes you should go check that out. Go to a hematologist and catch whatever it is early.

[@RoseMarieRLund]

Laura Martinez it’s funny that your count is exactly the same as mine.535

[@Scilla74]

Low dose asprin. 81 mg.

[@aoifed8913]

@Laura Martinez I'm sure you have been sorted by now but your platelets aren't too bad. Normal range is between 150 & 450. Ask your doc, he may put you on baby aspirin but I wouldn't just take it upon yourself to start it make sure doc says it's ok first :)

[@Tamilnadu_1948]

My platelet count 489..how will take other blood tests

[@pattyromine3812]

My playelet count is over 1400, Hydroxyurea is not helping, now what? Most meds cause me unbearable side effects.

[@judymahabir899]

I'm dealing with the same issue.

[@marcelbirgelen7558]

Me mpv was 13.8 fl. PLEASE ADVICE

[@noriyanuarita5069]

my in law have this one, too bad she already into med, while i approach the natural way, is to more health awareness in healthy diet, plus also i had read some research about how curcumin can help with this symptoms, better than hydroxy urea, but yes it should combine with black pepper.available in some brands

[@mandygarcia8146]

Mine is 484 is that enough to warrant a referal to a specialist ?

[@heidelyndaguro1149]

Better sea a doctor

[@samosa5925]

@@heidelyndaguro1149 I bet her doctor doesn't see an issue. What is the point of making these videos if not helping people. The channel is probably owned by a doctor then.

[@downtherabbithole02]

I got referred at 502 so yes it is

[@nubianqueen05]

@@downtherabbithole02 hey are you ok....just got a blood platelet count of 500 and I'm scared...

[@downtherabbithole02]

@@nubianqueen05 yes I am ok. My doctor thinks my low iron and low ferritin is causing my high platelets. Make doctor check your iron, ferritin, and transferrin saturation.

[@candicewdowiak9254]

Why do they say 400 is normal

[@melissawhite4537]

Iv had platlet counts over 500 for over 6 to 7 years and still ongoing. I got many blood tests done in hospital but I’m the end they said it’s all fine. But part of me thinks different. Any suggestions? Also the doctors would never say I have the condition of thrombocytosis for some reason?

[@gratefulMOMent]

I’m in the same boat! 5 yrs in. Nobody has helped me figure anything out. I wish I had some kind of path to try out.

[@laurar7062]

The tests you should have are for the JAK2/CalR/Mpl mutations. If negative, only a bone marrow biopsy can definitely diagnose you. www.mpnconnect.com/pdf/who-diagnostic-criteria-mf-pv-et.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjTnuS7-fLsAhWxhHIEHY_aC-sQFjAAegQIARAB&usg=AOvVaw2a6ATzTKAfLqTH7qh0QST-&cshid=1604839777039

[@nursia8449]

How are you now?

[@notsogreen]

Mean Platelet Volume? MPV. High platelet count and High MPV is a dangerous combination. Read up on it.

[@deesanti6212]

Consult a hematologist.

[@cindyg.2418]

I have ongoing tooth infection can that be causing high platelet Count?

[@tangomcphearson74]

Get that tooth pulled - or any teeth pulled that are infected - if it won't clear up - infected teeth can also cause Heart problems

[@zlove2zam702]

My platelet count is 2612

[@heidelyndaguro1149]

See a doctor

[@donnareyes6590]

Wow very high you could get a stroke

[@zlove2zam702]

@@heidelyndaguro1149 thank you

[@estebanramirez5641]

Take Krabinex with clopidogrel to lower your platelet counts. I'm taking this for almost 20yrs now and my platelet counts range fr. 400.-650.

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

@@estebanramirez5641 do you have any side effects from that drug?

[@freya3704]

534 platelet count. What are the causes?

[@am30wish]

There are so many factors , you should see a doctor ,

[@HLYRD]

my platelet count is 1741 my lowest is 841

[@heidelyndaguro1149]

You better see a doctor asap

[@estebanramirez5641]

sometime my platelet reached 1m, I take Krabinex with clopidogrel everyday to lower it. I monitoring my platelet almost 20years now.

[@jennajessica1270]

I got 5million today. What am i supposed to do? Help.

[@notsansastark2541]

What?? You must have misread it

[@Francesca-dq9lr]

​@@notsansastark2541 At first I was thinking she was using the alternate way of reading the units meaning it's 500, but that translates to 500,000 not 5,000,000.

[@TinkerBell2175]

This is very interesting.

[@akrocuba]

I have 11.3 MPV's on my blood test. That is the only info. Average says 6.6-11.1 is average. How bad is 11.3? I already contacted my Dr., but just wondering?

[@desi.food.secrets]

My platlet count is 417 is it dangerous?

[@donnareyes6590]

My is 1103 is it bad???

[@samosa5925]

@@donnareyes6590 Have you talked to your doctor? I am worried about mine too but doctor says nothing. Not as high as yours though.

[@downtherabbithole02]

No you are fine and less than 450

[@downtherabbithole02]

@@Yvettep777 that is fine too. I’m in the high 500s and fine. Not on meds or anything, no symptoms.

[@downtherabbithole02]

@@Yvettep777 yes I did the JAK2 and other mutation tests. They were clear, no mutations found. Just have naturally high platelets

[@the_ghanu]

I have 766000 platelets count. What should I do

[@pmglorych]

Dainin how are you today?

[@the_ghanu]

@@pmglorych now I'm good😃😊

[@pmglorych]

@@the_ghanu woah that's great, good to know

[@samosa5925]

What the units where you are? Can it be that high? Most people here are in the hundreds or thousands. I hope you are well.

[@the_ghanu]

@@samosa5925 yes dude 👍, know I'm fine☺️

[@Anonymous-ot1sd]

Its not funny at all but 'lol' people are self diagnosing themselves on KZbin that they may have cancer 🤦🏻‍♀️. My platelet count came out 691, my doctor must be waiting for the ultrasound results but, I am certain I will get a call tomorrow 😊. I have fibroid and anemia, so it could be one of the reasons 🤷🏻‍♀️.

[@notsansastark2541]

What were the results?

[@AndreaPainter]

interesting