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Had breast cancer 2 yrs ago now getting pain in ribs not feeling well really worried?

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Need evaluation: Unfortunately, breast cancer can recur in the ribs or the chest wall. Go see your md and they can start with a cxr or rib xr to make sure no mets and start from there.

Dr Kass agreed

Answered 2/3/2015

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