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Ca vs. CA: Calcium vs. Cancer Abbreviations
Ca (capital C, lowercase a) = chemical symbol for calcium.
CA (both uppercase) = common medical abbreviation for cancer (also "Can").
Context is critical: "Ca level" refers to serum calcium; "CA breast" refers to breast cancer. Always verify abbreviations in clinical documentation to avoid misinterpretation.
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