Peripheral monocyte count is associated with the risk of liver metastasis: A study of 7187 newly diagnosed patients with colorectal cancer.

Summary: Imagine your blood has tiny guard cells called monocytes. Doctors looked at over 7,000 people who were just told they have colon cancer. They found that patients with a high number of these guard cells were much more likely to have the cancer spread to their liver. Checking this cell count is a simple, everyday blood test. By looking at this number, doctors can spot danger early and plan better treatments for their patients.