[mgmsrk]

Originally Posted by KB505

I see your point that the doctor is just being thorough in her analysis. After having a husband in the hospital with cancer, I've started to question tests before going ahead with them. His drs would order a number of tests on him that were so not necessary (including a pregnancy test, on a man, come on!!)

HCG levels are frequently used in cancer treatment (to mark progress) and diagnosis on both men and women, particularly for testicular cancer in men.