My mother has blood cancer and recently had her first induction chemotherapy. In her CBC test, immature myeloid cells are at 18 percent. What does this indicate, and is it serious?
After induction chemotherapy, some immature myeloid cells (18 percent) may still appear while the bone marrow is healing. It does not always mean the cancer is worsening, but the doctor will compare this with blast percentage in the bone marrow, which is what truly indicates remission or persistence. Regular follow-up tests are crucial.