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A member asked:
Can breast cancer cause upper back pain?
13 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
Yes: Breast cancer can metastasize to vertebrae and if it happens to affect the veterbrae in the upper back, it will result in pain.
Answered 12/14/2018
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Unlikely: Not unless you have metastatic cancer that has spread to bones in the spine, etc.
Answered 1/10/2018
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Yes: If a breast cancer spreads, it can go to the bones, liver, lungs or brain. If cancer gets in the bones (like the spine in the back) it can cause pain. Contact your navigator or oncologist so this can be evaluated.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Breast cancer: Shouldn't cause upper back pain unless it has spread to the bones in the back.
Answered 9/6/2018
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Yes: Unfortunately it may be related to vertebral or rib metastases.
Answered 12/20/2018
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