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Does high protein in blood and urine and the fact that u have kidney problems mean you have cancer?

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Dr. Francisco R. Rodriguez answered

Specializes in Urology

Kidney: What it means is that you have kidney problems possibly glomerulonephritis which can lead to renal failure.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 12/26/2014

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