I'm really worried about my mum and need a bit of help and reassurance if at all possible! She has had some blood tests done which showed high white blood cells, doc wasn't v worried and said retest in 3 weeks.
The next test showed the same so she was asked to come in immediately for more detailed tests. The haemoatology dept have apparently just phoned gp to say lymphocyte levels were high in 3rd blood test, and that they are going to do further tests over the weekend (apparently it is v unusual for haematology dept to do this unless they are v concerned). GP has told her to come in on Mon, but bring someone with her and prepare for bad news!
I am so worried as I am 500 miles away and can't go with her, my dad is not being supportive and trying to pretend it's not happening. We have just last month made the decision to move up there to be nearer them after 10 years living far away. I feel so useless and worried - can't even go up there to see her as my ds has his first day of reception on Monday and needs me here. The GP she has seen is renowned for making sweeping, alarmist statements - I mean surely he should not have said that to her until he knew he had concrete info for her? Now she has over 48 hours of worrying and waiting!
Anyway, can anyone offer me any advice, experience, ideas on what the cause could be? I know leukaemia is a possibility, and the gp said they may want to run tests on her liver and spleen? I am shaking I just feel so worried for her :(