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Blood tests and cancer?

have ben for my blood results and the doc said all look OK and he said there was a test done for cancer? I was admitted to A@E why was this test for cancer done and what does this mean? I know I should have asked I went in with breathing difficulties and pain in my top back and chest

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1. Lung cancer and it is negative. Trouble breathing and chest pains are signs of heart or lung problems and also, associated with panic attacks.
2. The Dr obviously was being thorough. He had been trained well.
3. I'm not sure from your question whether you mean there was a blood test done for cancer and that was OK or whether some other test was done? Some cancers, or the cells surrounding the cancer, release substances into the bloodstream. These are called tumour markers and can be detected by specific blood tests. Usually blood tests for tumour markers are carried out if the patient presents with symptoms which could indicate cancer, or other investigations such as x-rays show the presence of a suspicious mass. Phone your surgery and ask to talk to your GP. Most surgeries will do this and you can ask your GP directly what you need to know. All the best.
4. book an appointment with your doctor,make a promise to yourself ,every year get a full health check from your doctor,every male should do that,when showering,check your testes for lumps..testicular cancer is the most common in young males.if u smoke stop...and eat healthy and excercise,have a long and happy life..