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Doctors said that my shortness of breath and back pain is anxiety after blood tests and chest xray in dec. but i think lung cancer, chances?
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Small: Chest xray was several months ago but is reassuring. You are young. What risk factors exist? Is chest pain rib or chest wall pain? Another check up can reassure you. Shortness of breath can be further evaluated with spirometry. Can you walk and exercise?
Answered 6/5/2016
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Further evaluation: Lung cancer doesn't appear likely and stress and tension certainly can cause these symptoms. However, if symptoms persist, I recommend further testing such as EKG, echocardiogram, chest cat scan, pulmonary function testing, spine xrays for reassurance. However, your physician is best qualified to advise you.
Answered 5/16/2015
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Extremely: low chance of cancer based on your age, symptoms, and negative work up.
Answered 8/23/2014
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