Can "blood routine test" detect cancer? The doctor tells the truth, and I learned a lot after reading it

On an afternoon when the sun shone through the blinds onto the white tiles, the clinic was filled with the smell of disinfectant, but also mixed with a hint of uneasiness. Mr. Li held a wrinkled blood test report tightly in his hand, with deep worry engraved between his brows, and pushed open the door of my office with heavy steps. "Doctor, please look at this blood test report. My white blood cell count is a bit high. Some people on the Internet say that this may be a sign of cancer. Is it true?" Mr. Li's voice trembled slightly, as if every word was squeezed out from the bottom of his heart. I raised my head, with a gentle and firm look. He gently took the report and carefully examined the numbers on it. "Mr. Li, first of all, I want to tell you that blood test is a very common test in our clinical practice. It can reflect the changes in various components in our blood. However, it is not a tool for directly diagnosing cancer. "Then why do some people say that blood test can detect cancer?" Mr. Li asked in confusion, with a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

I put down the report in my hand and explained patiently:

“Certain indicators in a blood test, such as white blood cell count and hemoglobin level, may change in some cases due to the presence of cancer.

For example, some cancers can cause the body to produce an inflammatory response, which can lead to an increase in white blood cells.

But this does not mean that a high white blood cell count means cancer.

Many other diseases, such as infections and autoimmune diseases, may also cause similar changes.”

After hearing this, Mr. Li's anxiety seemed to ease a little, but he was still a little confused: "Then what should I do?"

I looked at Mr. Li seriously, and said in a comforting tone: “We need to look at your specific situation.

If there are abnormal indicators in your blood routine report, we will conduct further related examinations, such as tumor marker testing, imaging examinations, etc., to rule out or confirm the possibility of cancer.

Moreover, even if there is cancer, early stage cancer often does not have specific changes in blood routine, so regular health check-ups and targeted screening are very important. "

Mr. Li nodded thoughtfully: "I see, it seems that my understanding of blood routine is still too one-sided."

I smiled and said encouragingly: "Yes, learning health knowledge is a process of continuous accumulation.

We must treat each examination result scientifically and not scare ourselves.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.”

Mr. Li shook my hand gratefully and said, "Thank you, doctor. I will follow your advice and do further tests."

Walking out of the clinic, Mr. Li's steps were much more relaxed than when he came in.

He realized that on the road to health, everyone is a learner, and every examination result is an exploration of the body.

He decided not to be swayed by one-sided words on the Internet, but to treat his health scientifically as I said.

A few days later, Mr. Li completed all the necessary inspections according to my suggestions.

Fortunately, all the results showed that he was in good health and the previous concerns were just false alarms.

He breathed a sigh of relief and at the same time realized more deeply the importance of health.

In the days that followed, Mr. Li became a regular at community health lectures. He not only learned himself but also enjoyed sharing with others.

He told everyone that although routine blood tests are important, they are only one of many examination methods and conclusions cannot be drawn based on the results of a single test.

He used his own experience to remind people around him that when facing health problems, they should have the right attitude, trust professional doctors, and conduct a comprehensive assessment.

Mr. Li's story spread in the community and he became a little health ambassador.

Whenever someone came to him with a blood test report, he always listened patiently and then guided them to see a professional doctor.

He knew that everyone's body is unique, and only through scientific methods can the truth about health be revealed.

As time goes by, Mr. Li still maintains good living habits and has regular health checks. He and I have become friends. Whenever there is new health information, he will come to consult me ​​first. He understands that health is a marathon with no end, and on this road, knowledge is the best companion. Mr. Li's experience tells us that in the face of health problems, we should remain calm, rely on science, and trust professionals. Blood routine is only part of the health check. Real health management requires us to maintain it with our heart and arm ourselves with knowledge. Let us increase our knowledge and protect our health together! In this world full of unknowns, I hope everyone can have a peaceful heart, a pair of bright eyes, and the deepest respect for life. Health is not only about the health of the body, but also the peace of mind.