Does High Crp Mean Cancer?

Unsurprisingly, high CRP levels have been linked with an increased risk of developing cancer [40]. Even in apparently healthy people, high levels have been linked with an increased risk of colon cancer, lung cancer, and cancer in general – excluding breast and prostate cancer [40, 41].

What cancers are associated with high CRP levels?

Additionally, elevated CRP levels are associated with poor survival in many malignant tumors, such as soft tissue sarcoma, prostate cancer, breast cancer, renal cell carcinoma, colorectal cancer, non-small-cell lung cancer, malignant lymphoma, and pancreatic cancer (10, 13-20).

Can a CRP blood test detect cancer?

However, high levels of CRP were found to be strongly associated with advanced disease severity in numerous cancer types (elaborated below). Hence, CRP measurements have potential utility as a diagnostic tool in assessing disease status and progression, including in cancer.