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Is it true certain cancers can cause a false positive pregnancy tests? which cancers if so?
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Choriocarcinoma: A choriocarcinoma produces high levels of HCG and thus can cause a false positive pregnancy test. Hope this helps.
Answered 9/14/2016
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