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Rib tenderness s/p radiation for breast cancer. radiation one year ago. taking tamoxifen?

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Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

Side effect: Sounds like a radiation side effect. See your doctor for a complete history and exam. Good luck

Answered 10/7/2014

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