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So lately i've had this cough off and on that won't go away i have had wheezing sometimes chest pain upper back pain sore rib sometimes is it cancer?

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Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Unlikely: At your age it is unlikely but not impossible. Even if it is not cancer, you could have some other medical issue that may require therapy. I would suggest you visit your doc to be checked. Best to you.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

So lately i've had this cough off and on that won't go away i have had wheezing sometimes chest pain upper back pain sore rib sometimes is it cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

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