The phrase "cancer scare" refers to a situation where a person is fearful or anxious about the possibility of having cancer. It could be triggered by symptoms or medical tests that indicate a potential risk of the disease. Full definition
It could even be because I myself had a breast cancer scare last fall. (health.com)
Here's how people in the spotlight have dealt with their own skin cancer scares. (health.com)
I bought Healthy Paws coverage for my female German shepherd after a terrible cancer scare that cost me more than $ 2,000 in a week's time. (consumersadvocate.org)