White blood cells fight viral and bacterial infections in the body. Having too few white cells is called leukopenia, a condition that puts a person at risk for infections. Having too many white cells is called leukocytosis, and this means there may be an infection present. Both conditions may be caused by a number of diseases, and both are usually diagnosed while a doctor is performing blood tests related to another suspected condition.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Cancer Center
From support groups to innovative treatments like CAR T-cell therapy and everything in-between, our multidisciplinary teams provide you with the expertise and support you need fro…
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Blood Cancer Program
Our team of hematology experts treat all forms of blood cancer and related cancers, including cancer in your bone marrow and lymphatic system.
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Benign Hematology Program
The Benign Hematology Program treats non-cancerous blood conditions, both inherited and acquired.
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Pediatrics - Hematology/Oncology
Boston Medical Center’s Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Program offers state-of-the-art evaluation, diagnosis, treatment of blood disorders.