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I have upper back pain one year. i have had ct of chest and mri of spine. i do have elevated sed and positive ana. suggest cancer?

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Maybe not: Elevated sed rate and positive ANA suggests a possible rheumatologic disorder. Hope this helps.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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