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What are the chances of getting a positive pregnancy test due to cancer, instead of an actual pregnancy?

Q: what are the chances of getting a positive pregnancy test due to cancer, instead of an actual pregnancy?

: Very rare unless you have the cancer making the hormones in the pregnancy test.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Very rare unless you have the cancer making the hormones in the pregnancy test.

Answered 3/12/2023

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A member asked:

What are the chances of getting a positive pregnancy test due to cancer, instead of an actual pregnancy?

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