Question 1

chances of lung cancer?-shoulder, upper back pain and sometimes a mild pain when i take a deep breath(left side)

Accepted Answer

Average: What you are describing does not raise specific concern for lung cancer and points more to chest wall irritation which can be from muscle strain, sometimes viral infection or exposure to inhaled irritants. Smoking is the major risk factor for lung cancer, and anyone over the age of 55 who has been smoking for at least 30 years (varies by amount) benefits from routine lung cancer screening

Question 2

i am a 33 year old female with shoulder pain, upper back pain. smoker on and off for 10 years. also boxed for the past year. is this lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

Would not make that: assumption but this does need to be evaluated to provide an accurate answer.

Question 3

i'm a smoker for 15 years i'm 30 years old i have upper back pain on my shoulder blades and neck pain can it be lung cancer ?

Accepted Answer

Lung cancer: Yes.  A chest xray is a good intitial test to look for signs of cancer, and may reveal the cause of your pain as well.

Question 4

pain in upper back with painful spots to touch b/w shoulder blades and spine, 1.5 months, chest ct normal. am a smoker, can this be lung cancer

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Normal CT: With a normal chest ct it is doubtful.

Question 5

iam 34 old woman i smoke, have ache in upper back pain in shoulder down to 
elbow and sometimes to hand do you think its lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

It's possible: You should be seen by a health care professional, get interviewed, examined, and possibly have a chest x-ray. Lung cancer is rare at your age, but can occur.

You should stop smoking. Please get professional help if you are unable to do it on your own.

Question 6

slight pressure in chest. blood in saliva. blood on back of tongue left side. quit smoking 3 years ago. worried it may be lung cancer.

Accepted Answer

Blood in saliva: and in mouth indicates the need for you to see your doc for diagnosis.  Please don't self-diagnose.  There are a number of possibilities.  Congrats on quitting smoking.  Peace and good health.

Question 7

i have off on  chest pain for 3 months. i am 38 years old female. i have in last 2 weeks i have lost 4kg.in last two weeks my upper back is hurting me badly and today coughing.lung cancer?? ex smoker

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: There are a lot of reasons that you can be having chest pain.  You need to see a doctor to have them determine if this is related to possibly your stomach or possibly your blood pressure.   Weight loss and cough should be evaluated.

Question 8

how are back and shoulder pain related to lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

A couple of: Possibilities. If the cancer obstructs an airway you can get pneumonia and then pleurisy. The tumor can also invade the chest wall and cause pain. Finally the cancer can spread to the bones and cause pain in that way.

Question 9

chronic spasm in upper back , neck, tension or whatever..but diagnosed with lung cancer  in 2010 with same issue   can this be that again?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Yes, recurrence of lung cancer is unfortunately possible and common.  However, presuming you have received appropriate lung cancer care and the appropriate follow-up, your multi-disciplinary cancer team would likely be able to identify a recurrence or new  lung cancer.  I advise you discuss with your cancer team.

Question 10

hey. i am 18 years old. smoker since 2 years back. i want to stop, but its hard with all the pressure from my friends. can i develope lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

For sure: Quit now, it will never be easier.
Avoid lung cancer, emphysema, heart and vascular diseases.
Spend the money on your education.
Take your "so called friends" to a cancer center or introduce to a disabled heart patient!

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Chances of lung cancer?-shoulder, upper back pain and sometimes a mild pain when i take a deep breath(left side)

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I am a 33 year old female with shoulder pain, upper back pain. smoker on and off for 10 years. also boxed for the past year. is this lung cancer?

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I'm a smoker for 15 years i'm 30 years old i have upper back pain on my shoulder blades and neck pain can it be lung cancer ?

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Pain in upper back with painful spots to touch b/w shoulder blades and spine, 1.5 months, chest ct normal. am a smoker, can this be lung cancer

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Iam 34 old woman i smoke, have ache in upper back pain in shoulder down to elbow and sometimes to hand do you think its lung cancer?

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Slight pressure in chest. blood in saliva. blood on back of tongue left side. quit smoking 3 years ago. worried it may be lung cancer.

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I have off on chest pain for 3 months. i am 38 years old female. i have in last 2 weeks i have lost 4kg.in last two weeks my upper back is hurting me badly and today coughing.lung cancer?? ex smoker

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How are back and shoulder pain related to lung cancer?

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Chronic spasm in upper back , neck, tension or whatever..but diagnosed with lung cancer in 2010 with same issue can this be that again?

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Hey. i am 18 years old. smoker since 2 years back. i want to stop, but its hard with all the pressure from my friends. can i develope lung cancer?

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