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Could I have cancer?

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@izzylizzy1998

Should I be pushing for cancer testing?

Should I push for lymphoma testing?

28F

For the last 3 months I’ve been dealing with the following symptoms:
- Rash on my ankle that won’t go away with creams, it is extremely itchy and scaly/red
- Chest and back pain with increasing body aches (almost like with the flu)
- Swollen submandibular lymph nodes and cervical lymph nodes
- Neck pain and vomiting when drinking alcohol
- Daily fatigue

I am not sick and have not been sick since March 2023. I’ve had four EKGs, a chest x-ray, and an echocardiogram - everything came back clear.

I consistently have low end WBC counts (4.0) since back in 2016. Recently my WBC has been dropping, as well as my lymphocytes. Yesterday’s WBC was 3.7 (normal is 4-10), and lymphocytes 0.8 (normal is 1-10). I also have low iron with suspected anemia. My RBC is consistently borderline low and my neutrophils are borderline low.

My platelets are normal (fluctuating between 200-300).

My doctor seems unconcerned despite my frequent visits. She believes I have health anxiety and referred me to psychiatry. I feel so frustrated that I’m not being listened to and am wondering if I am right to be concerned?

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You might consider scheduling an appointment with a hematologist.

Dont be concerned about that...these days most of the disease can be cured if they will be diagnosed soon. sometimes in the menstrual period or by the viral infection, CBC count Change and after some days it will be normal. But for your confirmation, you can visit the hematologist.

I would definitely definitely be seeking a second opinion! A hematologist was a good suggestion, perhaps Infectious Disease…. But another assessment from a different practitioner doesn’t hurt a thing… may even need a third one at a larger well-known Medical Center.