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My left shoulder blade area has been feeling weird/weak/heavy/dull for the past 2 weeks and google has made me freak out and think cancer. any ideas?
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Shoulder pain: See your pcp for a physical exam. May get an x-ray as indicated. The risk for cancer in young person is usually low.
Answered 4/10/2014
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