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My crp levels are mildly elevated. is that a sign of cancer?

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Mostly likely not: A CRP can be a marker for inflammation. Although a CRP can be elevated with cancer, a CRP is very very non-specific. So it would be premature to jump to the conclusion that you have cancer.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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