I Recently Had An Hscrp Level Of 80 And 3

Posted on Sun, 15 Sep 2019

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Question : I recently had an hscrp level of 80 and 3 days later it was 20, I am fearing cancer

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I would like to have some more information.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Actually High Sensitivity C reactive protein is measured to assess the risk for Heart disease.
What is the indication for doing hsCRP in your case?
Please attach the report as Attachment in Reports section.
hsCRP is not related to cancer.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (28 hours later)

Is it not a marker for inflammation which could be cancer??

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is not specific for any Cancer

Detailed Answer:
Hi
hsCRP is more consistent with Heart disease rather than Cancer.
It can be raised in few cancers.But,it is not specific for any type of Cancer.
In your case,as the Value has come down from 80 to 20.It clearly shows that it is not related to Cancer in your case as you have not taken any treatment for Cancer.
Please consult your doctor and proceed further.
Nothing to worry
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad