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CRP and cancer
Can crp of 4.1 mg/l be cancer. Other symptoms include loss of weight. Can this be related in any way to cancer
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Dr. Raees Tonse
Radiation Oncologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
Unlikely to be cancer. Could be inflammation or infection
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Dr. Deepti Sharma
Radiation Oncologist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
Crp is an indicator of acute inflammation/infection
Raised crp with weight loss , ond must rule out any acute infection/inflammation.
Pl document any other symptoms
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rule out any acute infection or inflammation
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Dr. Mishil Parikh
Orthopedic Oncologist
15 yrs exp
Mumbai
CRP is an acute phase reactant. It can be raised in many conditions. Since u mention weight loss, I would keep in mind something like TB. Cancer would not be the first on my mind.
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Meet a Physician and get evaluated. You might just have some infection or inflammation.
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