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Does pain from pancreatic cancer exhibit itself in the middle of the back, or can it be on my left side right below the shoulder blade?

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Yes: Depending on which nerves the cancer invades. But this kind of pain is a sign of locally advanced cancer, and not particularly helpful for early diagnosis. Consult your doctor about your pain, because it is likely caused by something else.

Answered 4/5/2016

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