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Can you have normal (low) crp and sed rate but still have cancer somewhere? my doctor says no but i'm still worried.
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Yes: Yes, it is possible to have cancer with a normal CRP and sed rate. I am a medical oncologist and never order such tests to diagnose or follow any cancer since they are just not helpful at all.
Answered 12/1/2014
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