What causes giant platelets with carcinoma?
Patient: hi doc,  I m a woman who was tested +ve br.carcinoma in 2009, I had 6 cycles of chemo. Now I am on harmonal therapy from last 2 yrs. from last 1yr n 8 months i was not having periods.. I had undergone D&C in March 2011 coz of endometrial thickness. Now again I am to be operated for removal of my uterus n ovaries coz of heavy bleeding. I have done  pre surgery tests  day before n the reports say m having GIANT PLATALETS. I m worried very much pl. help...... Age: 37Yrs wt: 62 kgs ht: 5"4 Doctor: Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have giant platelets.  Don't worry about that.  Giant platelets may be seen in many normal individual.  If your other parameters are normal then you can go for surgery.  It has no significance with normal count. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.