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Would lung cancer cause mid-back pain when only laying down? or is it just muscle or disk pain?

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Muscle more likely: Not that it can not happen, but back ache as the presenting symptoms of lung cancer is uncommon. It is more likely due to musculo-skeletal issues.

Answered 10/17/2016

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No: Probably it could be muscle or spaine ,see your doctor to have evaluation and CT.

Answered 1/12/2015

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