High Ferritin levels

[Njsailorgirl]

My rheumatologist is tracking my serum ferritin levels. Have in the past also my sedimentation rate. A blood test years ago resulted in a result of 5000 for IL-6 when the range goes to 50 as normal. Now my ferritin is down to about 1500. My understanding is that this test measures inflammation.

Given cancer is inflammation, has anyone had experience with this?

Thanks in advance for any info on this.

[cllady01 Former Volunteer]

Sailorgirl, I found this site helpful information as to the link between inflammation and cancer.

I don't understand it to be saying all cancer is inflammation. It seems to be that a chronic overabundance of inflammation can lead to cancer---so, it looks to be that the bringing down of inflammation can make the course of cancer you have be less progressive at a point.

But, read it, and others will be along to discuss their experiences.

However there will be some concerned that your post is not locked--all your post and their replies will appear on the internet. If that is not a concern of yours, it is your choice and you may get fewer replies.

Glad to hear that your Rheumatologist is following you closely and has already benefited you by lowering you level of that inflammation.

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[Njsailorgirl in reply to cllady01]

Thanks. New to this community. How do you lock a post?

[AussieNeil Partner Administrator in reply to Njsailorgirl]

How to lock a post:

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But should you?

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[Njsailorgirl in reply to AussieNeil]

Appreciate the info. Thanks

[Njsailorgirl in reply to cllady01]

Interesting read. Thanks