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Can a rubbery immovable lump on my rib cage be cancer? i'm having serious anxiety about this, as i've just had a baby.
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Yes, but unlikely: Please go see a surgeon for an evaluation. Don't overthink this and worry too much.
Answered 12/8/2013
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