What Is The Role Of C-Reactive Protein In The Prediction Of A Bio-Chemical Recurrence Post Radical Prostatectomy?

Periodically, some of the men in one of my support groups get locked into what they see as the importance of monitoring their C-reactive protein (CRP) serum levels to be able to predict their chances of having a Bio-Chemical Recurrence (BCR) (PSA only). The CRP measures levels of inflammation and we know that inflammation and [...]

C-Reactive Protein Confirmed As An Adverse Prognostic Marker for Men with Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC)

I have not had even two seconds to write about anything I saw at the AACR meeting. It will take me a few days to decompress and process my experience. In the mean time I thought I would share the following with you about inflammation and its role in survival and cancer: Researchers from the [...]

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