Routine blood tests are a routine test in our daily life, and changes in platelet count are an important indicator of this. When we get the blood routine report and find that the number of platelets is abnormally high, it may be a precursor to cancer, and we must not be careless!
Platelets are produced by megakaryocytes in the bone marrow and their main function is to help blood clot in the event of injury or inflammation. However, recent studies have found that platelets may be linked to the development and progression of cancer.
Thrombocytosis due to cancer:Certain types of cancer, such as myelodysplastic syndromes, chronic myeloid leukemia, etc., can cause abnormally high platelet counts. This is because cancer cells can stimulate the bone marrow to overproduce platelets.
Platelets contribute to cancer development:On the other hand, platelets may also accelerate cancer progression by promoting the growth, invasion, and metastasis of tumor cells. Platelets can wrap around tumor cells, protect them from the immune system, and assist them in spreading throughout the body.
If thrombocytosis is found during the physical examination, be sure to find out the cause in time and don't be careless!