ALB and cancer: Both decreased albumin levels and increased globulin levels have been associated with up-regulated inflammation and poor outcome for several types of cancer (Boonpipattanapong & Chewatanakornkul, 2006; Siddiqui et al., 2007; Gabay & Kushner, 1999; Gupta & Lis, 2010; Guthrie et al., 2013; McMillan et al., 2001).