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My blood test results say my crp is 5.8, i have had a brain tumor before so when i look up this up i have seen the word cancer and thats where my mind goes. what does a 5.8 crp mean?
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Inflammation: Elevated CRP usually means the presence of inflammation (or infection) . Cancer is not usually the cause.
Answered 12/1/2017
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