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Im 32, active. i've had breast soreness and tenderness for the past 2 months straight. not pregnant. pins and needles in ribcage also. any ideas?

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Dr. Andrew Hoffman answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Best to get checked: I do not find pain to be the presenting symptom of a mass or cancer very often, but it is possible. If you have not had a breast exam, mammogram and possibly an ultrasound or other studies, i would suggest now is the time to go get this done.

Answered 7/2/2015

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