A new study links an increased platelet count with an increased risk of lung/colorectal cancer. This might be the only indicator in those patients who are otherwise asymptomatic.

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Medscape article: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/880621?nlid=115163_429&src=WNL_mdplsfeat_170530_mscpedit_fmed&uac=228854SN&spon=34&impID=1357773&faf=1#vp_1

Study link: http://bjgp.org/content/early/2017/05/22/bjgp17X691109

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