I have just looked back on my blood test records
And as far back as they go nearly 15 years my basophils have been at the top of the normal limit
Or way above. My lymph nodes in my legs have hurt be for many years now and because the GP scanned them they think I’m ok. I know as at times they are painful, it’s not ok. Do cancers always show up in scans and is as my basophils have never been below .9 should I worry??
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Hi @Nickynoonar
Thank your for your post and welcome to our forum.
We are sorry to hear that you are going through a worrying time and that you have had painful lymph nodes in your legs.
Basophils can be raised for a number of reasons such as reaction to inflammation, autoimmune conditions, allergies, thyroid problems and certain cancers.
If you have any concerns at all about your health, we would strongly encourage you to speak to a member of your healthcare team, such as your GP, as soon as possible.
You may find our 'Blood cancer symptoms and signs’ page helpful to read - it contains information on what to look out for, as well as prompts for questions you might like to ask your doctor.
If you are concerned about a blood cancer, we would usually advice to say this concern to your GP so that they are aware of what it is that you are worried about and can carry out relevant diagnostic tests.
One of the first tests that would be done to investigate someone’s health is a full blood count (full blood count), although it sounds like you have had this done previously, they may want to recheck this.
We have information about normal ranges on our website, and you can read more about each of the tests that might be done to confirm or rule out blood cancer here: bloodcancer.org.uk/understanding-blood-cancer/tests-diagnosis.
It sounds reassuring that you have had scans completed and the GP is not concerned, however if this is something that is playing on your mind, you could reiterate your worry to them. They may conduct further examinations/ tests to try to find out what is causing you pain.
If you would like to talk through any of this with one of our support services nurses, please get in touch on 0808 2080 888.
Take care & warm wishes,
Emma (Support Services Nurse)
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