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Inflammation May Predict Breast Cancer Relapse

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lemyaskin of OK 9:48PM September 22, 2009

The paper defined a high CRP level as anything above 3.9 mg/L. A high SAA level was greater than 8.1 mg/L.

Deborah Kotz of DC 3:07PM May 28, 2009

The paper defined a high CRP level as anything above 3.9 mg/L. A high SAA level was greater than 8.1 mg/L.

Deborah Kotz of DC 3:07PM May 28, 2009

The article does not indicate what "proper" CRP and SAA test results are. I am a breast cancer survivor of 15 years who is trying to decide whether or not to continue statins since my cholesterol is now well within normal limits.

Jill of CA 5:10PM May 27, 2009

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Deborah Kotz, senior writer for U.S. News & World Report, covers everything women care about when it comes to their health. She's often tapping out "Oprah-esque" confessions about how the latest news relates to her personally—whether it's on breast cancer, contraception or easing work-family stress.

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