HGB stands for hemoglobin, which is a protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. It's a key value checked in a Complete Blood Count (CBC), which is one of the most common blood tests used in leukemia monitoring.
Here's why HGB matters with leukemia:
- Low HGB (anemia) is common because Show Full Answer
HGB stands for hemoglobin, which is a protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. It's a key value checked in a Complete Blood Count (CBC), which is one of the most common blood tests used in leukemia monitoring.
Here's why HGB matters with leukemia:
- Low HGB (anemia) is common because leukemia can crowd out healthy red blood cells in the bone marrow
- Symptoms of low HGB can include fatigue, shortness of breath, and pale skin
- Doctors track HGB regularly to see how well the body is coping and how treatment is responding
It's always a great idea to get copies of your bloodwork and compare results over time — as one MyLeukemiaTeam member put it, reviewing each test and tracking changes can be really eye-opening. Your care team can walk you through what your specific numbers mean for your situation.
May 24
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