Are high platelets a sign of cancer?

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Dr Siri Nallapu

General Practitioner

MBBS
5+ Yrs

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Researchers reported that elevated platelet count was associated with esophageal, kidney, pancreatic, and other gastrointestinal cancers. However, you are recommended to consult a physician before arriving at any conclusion.

Dr. Siri Suggests...

Take a ANTI THYROID ANTIBODIES Test or Take a DENGUE PROFILE (IGG & IGM ANTIBODY & NS1 ANTIGEN) Test

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