Why lung cancer?: Back pain is common, lung cancer is rather uncommon, especially in a 32 year old person!. So I would think of common causes first. Most back pains are muscular or disc related and go away in 2-3 weeks. There is no special feature to back pain that points towards Lung cancer as the underlying cause.
Answered 2/13/2016
3.4k views
Very, very low: Dx of lung cancer is rarely if ever based on a back pain presentation. Stop worrying yourself about that. Do consider an exam to determine the problem - but expect it to be muscular or weight related. Whatever it is, try to follow tx recommendations. If you smoke - cut down or quit and ask the Dr for ways to evaluate your lung health. It's a good way to start the New Year - living healthily!.
Answered 11/28/2017
3.4k views
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A doctor has provided 1 answer
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your question