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What causes knee pain? can it mean bone cancer?

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Very unlikely: At your age pain in the knee is most likely some kind of soft tissue problem or possibly early degenerative change. You may want to see your doctor to get an x-ray.

Dr Krauser and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 10/1/2013

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