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Is it possible to have cancer but a low sed rate & crp? my doc says no but i'm worried b/c of unexplained symptoms. he says w/sed rate of 2 no cancer.

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Not true: You can certainly have a malignancy with normal sed rates and crps.

Answered 7/13/2018

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Misunderstanding: A low sed rate rules out nothing, even if the test was performed correctly -- a jackhammer in the parking lot can ruin an entire batch.

Answered 7/13/2018

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A member asked:

Is it possible to have cancer but a low sed rate & crp? my doc says no but i'm worried b/c of unexplained symptoms. he says w/sed rate of 2 no cancer.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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