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Do Normal Blood Tests CBC And CRP Rule Out Cancer?

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Posted on Wed, 9 Feb 2022
Question: Hi doctor


Does normal blood test such as :
CBC & CRP rule our cancer?
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Answered by Dr. Monish De (44 minutes later)
Brief Answer:

Blood tumor marker tests and PET CT scan

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Normal blood test like CBC and CRP cannot rule out cancer.

To detect cancer special tumor marker blood tests and imaging tests are required such as PET CT scan

Regards

DR Monish De

Oncologist
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Do Normal Blood Tests CBC And CRP Rule Out Cancer?

Brief Answer: Blood tumor marker tests and PET CT scan Detailed Answer: Hi, Normal blood test like CBC and CRP cannot rule out cancer. To detect cancer special tumor marker blood tests and imaging tests are required such as PET CT scan Regards DR Monish De Oncologist