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Deep ache in upper back 2 and half years, if this was lung cancer would it of presented itself by now on xray?

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Dr. Deborah Sculco answered

Most likely: Are you a smoker? Would need more information. This certainly could be muscular or other causes. If persist see MD

Dr Davie and another doctor agreed

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