IL-6 also drives other inflammatory factors (e.g., C-reactive protein) that are pertinent risk factors for diseases and conditions, including cancer and lower-back pain (Klyne et al., 2022; Klyne and Hodges, 2020; Farrell et al., 2023; Zhu et al., 2022; Heikkila et al., 2009; Lagrand et al., 2002). The gene discussed is IL6; the disease is cancer.