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A member asked:

I have been having sharp pains in my right collar bone area all day today. the pain come on when i breath deep. do i have lung cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Probably Not: Lung cancer is unusual is someone your age. The pains may be musculoskeletal, but could be related to other problems with the lungs, such as a pneumothorax (collapsed lung). If the pain continues to worsen or doesn't go away with over the counter pain medicine then you should see a doctor for an examination.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/3/2018

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